The Karelian Bear Dog breed is a Finnish or Karelian purely bred dog. Their home country regarded them as a national treasure. These dogs will hunt any kind of animal. Their fearless nature plus quick reflexes made it very popular hunting aggressive games. The breed earned it's name from their ability to hunt and offer protection against a bear. They were raised and developed for hunting bears and elks.
This big sized dog is hefty, strong and rather long than tall. Their double coat hair is short and sheds moderately. These dogs are very brave with a strong instinct of a hunter and an excellent sense of smell. They are dominant, intelligent and very independent as it hunts alone without a pack. They are naturally devoted to their family. Provide them with proper socialization and proper leadership and they would be wonderful house pets.