| Karelian Bear Dog | |||||||||||||
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 An adult Karelian Bear Dog | |||||||||||||
| Other names | Karjalankarhukoira Karelsk Björnhund | ||||||||||||
| Origin | Finland | ||||||||||||
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| Dog (domestic dog) | |||||||||||||
The Karelian Bear Dog (Karjalankarhukoira) is a Finnish breed of dog. In its home country, it is seen by many as a national treasure. Karelian Bear Dogs will hunt a variety of animals. Its quick reflexes and fearless nature have made it very popular for hunting large game including brown bears, moose, and wild boar. It was the breed's ability to hunt bears that earned the breed its name. The Karelian Bear Dog is among the top 10 most common dog breeds in Finland.[1]
- ^ "Karelian Bear Dog". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 1 October 2018.