Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · JapanKarelian Bear Dog at a glance
- Origin
- Karelia, Finland
- Appeared
- 1600 to 1946 (likely)
- Family
- Nordic Spitz
- Type
- Hunting spitz (laika)
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 11 to 13 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 48
The name. Named for Karelia and its use on bears.
Same familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United StatesFamily and relatives
Gave rise to
Same family: Nordic Spitz
Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, Icelandic Sheepdog, Norwegian Buhund, Norwegian Elkhound, Norwegian Lundehund
Same time, same continent
Affenpinscher, Bedlington Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Terrier, Clumber Spaniel, Dachshund
Same eraDalmatian1700 to 1890 · CroatiaPlace in time
The Karelian Bear Dog appears 1600 to 1946 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Karelian Bear Dog is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
