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	Karelian Bear Dog - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Karelian Bear Dog is a Finnish or Karelian breed of dog, more often used for hunting elk or deer than the name-suggested bear.
		The dog should be in excellent physical condition.
		The Karelian bear-dog was developed in the region of Karelia, at the border between Russia and Finland, during the 19th century or earlier.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Karelian_Bear_Dog (183 words)

	Bear Bells with a Bark and a Bite, Alaska Science Forum
		Bear hunters have bred Karelian bear dogs for centuries in eastern Finland and western Russia.
		Karelian bear dogs are handsome descendants of elk hounds with the body of a husky, right down to the curlicue tail.
		She hopes Karelians will be used by the public and by government agencies as tools to avoid bear encounters and to adversely condition problem bears.
	www.gi.alaska.edu /ScienceForum/ASF12/1246.html (657 words)

	Rare Breed Network: Karelian Bear Dog Standard
		The Karelian Bear Dog is a medium-sized, sturdily-built, Spitz-type dog, with a triangle-shaped head, prick ears, and a harsh, straight, fl or fl and white coat of medium length.
		Karelians are normally aggressive with other dogs, particularly in their own territory, so they do not work well in a pack.
		Note: Karelian Bear Dogs are not to be penalized for dog aggression as it is a normal characteristic of this breed.
	www.rarebreed.com /breeds/karelian/karelian_ukc_std.html (1485 words)

	Karelian Bear Dog Information
		The dog should be primarily fl, with white markings, which are distinct and occur on the head, neck, chest, abdomen and legs.
		This is not a breed for the casual pet owner, the Karelian Bear Dog is a hunter of unyielding bravery and determination.
		In his homeland of Finland, the dog is used mostly on elk and is the favored dog of native big-game hunters.
	www.dogbreedinfo.com /karelianbeardog.htm (863 words)

	Karelian Bear Dogs at the Wind River Bear Institute
		Specially trained Karelian Bear Dogs are used in combination with aversive conditioning tools and structured learning situations to teach bears to recognize and avoid human territory.
		Carrie Hunt's "bear shepherding" techniques are an innovative combination of animal-to-animal communication using Bear Dogs and human-to-bear communication.
		Karelian Bear Dogs are a key element to the success of these techniques.
	www.beardogs.org /kbds (127 words)

	Tsarshadow Carelians
		In earlier times the bear was a hated beast that was seen as a threat to humans and their property: However, hunters have always thought of the bear as an esteemed opponent and prey.
		The Karelian Bear Dogs invaded the bear's den fearlessly, and often the life of the foolhardy bear hunter depended on the bravery of his dog.
		The bark of the Karelian Bear Dog is rapid and loud.
	www.tsarshadow.com /cbd.html (1477 words)

	Karelian Bear Dog
		Closely related to the Laika, the Karelian Bear Dog is descended from an old Finnish breed to which Russian breeders introduced Utchak Sheepdog blood.
		The Karelian Bear Dog originated in Karelia, the territory extending from north of St. Petersburg to Finland.
		The Karelian Bear Dog is a good guard dog, but is not a herder or sled dog.
	www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/Karelian_Bear_Dog.htm (222 words)

	Dogs With Jobs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The Karelian Bear Dog was developed in Finland (possibly during the Viking era), where early peasants who depended on hunting for survival needed big-game hunting breeds.
		Karelian Bear Dogs should be walked on a leash, as potential hunts are always a sought after treat.
		The Karelian Bear Dog is a hearty breed known to eat little for its size and with very few health problems.
	www.dogswithjobs.com /about_dogs/meet_the_breeds/karel.html (311 words)

	Carelian Bear Dog (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Carelian bear dog is a hunting spitz mainly used for hunting moose and bear.
		Carelian Bear Dog is medium sized, robust in conformation, strong, only slightly longer in body than the height at the withers, with a dense coat and pricked ears.
		Carelian Bear Dog is a persistent and courageous breed.
	www.spj.fi /kkk/kk_engl.htm (485 words)

	Karelian Bear Dog - Canada's Guide to Dogs - Breeds
		The Karelian Bear Dog (Karjalankarhukoira) is native to Karelia in Northern Europe which was once part of Finland.
		The Karelian Bear Dog is a medium-sized member of the Spitz family of dogs.
		Karelians trail their prey silently and usually work alone as they are known to be aggressive toward other dogs, especially in their own territory.
	www.canadasguidetodogs.com /karelian.htm (840 words)

	Dogs in Canada : Breeds : Karelian Bear Dog (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		In its favour, the Karelian is known to be very devoted to its owner and a dog of tremendous genetic soundness.
		All dogs used in our breeding programme have their origins in strong dual-purpose lines, are thoroughly screened for hips and eyes, and are DNA profiled.
		Please note: the Karelian Bear Dog does not make a good family pet, nor is it a dog suited for urban households, but as a big-game hunter the breed has no match.
	www.dogsincanada.com /breeds/karelian_bear_dog.html (416 words)

	Karelian Bear Dog Breeders
		The Karelian Bear's short, thick coat is in all fl or fl with white markings.
		It is not recommended as a house dog or for living in a city setting, as it requires a lot of open space to roam.
		These dogs have a good sense of humor and are sensitive, independent, intelligent and energetic.
	www.anypet.com /karelianbear.html (233 words)

	Dogomania : Karelian Bear Dog
		Bear Paw Kennels specializes in the breeding and training and sale of Karelian Bear Dogs, also known as the Russo European Laika, for personal and family protection.
		Karelian Bear Dogs are used for hunting (baying and treeing), herding, sled dogs and in the show ring.
		They are also being utilized for bear control in some of our national parks.The Karelian Bear Dog is considered a rare breed, here in the USA, along the Nordic breed lines which include the Spitz, Siberian Husky, and Noregian Elkhound.
	www.dogomania.com /category/Breeds/Karelian_Bear_Dog (263 words)

	Karelian Bear Dog Breed Guide - Karelian Bear Dog Puppies - Karelian Bear Dog Breeders - Karelian Bear Dogs
		Karelian Bear Dog and Puppy Central is a comprehensive online resource for those exploring the possibility of adding a Karelian Bear Dog puppy to their family.
		Karelian Bear Dogs are handsome descendants of elk hounds with the body of a Siberian Husky, right down to the curlicue tail.
		The Karelian Bear Dog breed originated in Finland, where it was greatly treasured as a hunting dog.
	www.dogpage.us /karelian-bear-dog-breed-guide.html (1310 words)

	Bear Dogs on Patrol for Problem Grizzlies
		Typically, nuisance bears are shot by police or wildlife officers after they lose their natural fear of humans and begin lurking near human settlements in search of an easy meal.
		The bear (named "Dakota" for the street where she was trapped) was frequenting fruit orchards within the town of Whitefish, Montana.
		To ensure protests by the area's bear population were of the non-confrontational variety, the provincial government hired a team of six people and five Karelian bear dogs from the Wind River Bear Institute.
	news.nationalgeographic.com /news/2002/07/0718_020718_beardogs.html (962 words)

	Beardogs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The Karelian Bear Dog, sometimes also known as the Karelian Bearhound, is a distinctive and attractive animal with a striking appearance.
		The Karelian Bear Dog is closely related to the Russian Laika breeds, however it is reported that the Karelian is more domesticated.
		Karelia is a land of forest and stream and for centuries the Bear Dogs have been a part of the family both as guard and hunter.
	crazywolf.com /beardog/hist.htm (285 words)

	List of dog breeds - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Dogs have been selectively bred for thousands of years, sometimes by inbreeding dogs from the same ancestral lines, sometimes by mixing dogs from very different lines.
		Breeds listed here may be traditional breeds with long histories as registered breeds, rare breeds with their own registries, or new breeds that may still be under development.
		Dog breeds can also be grouped into similar types such as mastiff types, spitz types, pit bulls, or Lurchers.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_dog_breeds (612 words)

	NATURE. Underdogs. Skilled Workers \| PBS
		A fearless hunter, the Karelian bear dog is a Finnish breed used to pursue large mammals such as bear and elk.
		For centuries, Finnish hunters used the Karelian bear dog to hunt bear, elk, moose, deer, and wolf.
		Though the Karelian bear dog is primarily a hunting breed its intelligence and brawn suit the dog to competition in obedience, search and rescue, and sled dog trials.
	www.pbs.org /wnet/nature/underdogs/skilled_workers5.html (331 words)

	CentralPets.com - Karelian Bear Dog Page (Printer Friendly Version)
		Also known as the "Karelian Bear Laika," and the "Russo European Laika," the Karelian Bear Dog is a medium-sized hunting dog originally bred in the former Soviet Republic.
		Karelian Bear Dogs are fearless, loyal, and devoted.
		It is primarily a hunting dog, kept and used by hunters in Russia.
	centralpets.com /php/PrintFriendly.php?AnimalNumber=3123 (343 words)

	The Wind River Karelian Bear Dog Program
		The Institute carefully breeds, selects, trains and matches people to dogs in a program designed to create a "magic" partnership between the dogs and their handlers.
		The dogs are used to "speak to the bears", as cued by their handlers, by barking and chasing bears away from places that will put them in conflict with people.
		Currently this is the only team of dogs doing this kind of work in the world.
	www.beardogs.org /programs/wrkbd.html (131 words)

	Karelian Bear Dog for Sale, Carelian Bear Dogs
		The Karelian Bear Dog, or Karjalankarhukoira, is a medium-sized, strong and robust dog which is used for moose and bear hunting, by holding the game at the bay.
		The Karelian Bear Dog is sociable and friendly, yet very territorial and fearless when threatened.
		Still, you would be wise to educate yourself about the hereditary dog diseases and health problems of the Karelian Bear Dog and what measures and precautions your Karelian Bear Dog reputable breeder has taken to ensure that your new Karelian Bear Dog puppy will grow into a healthy and happy dog.
	www.gopetsamerica.com /karelian-bear-dog/karelian-bear-dog-sale.aspx (459 words)

	Karelian Bear Dogs Proposal
		Currently, 16 Karelian bear dogs (KBD’s) are being used by several agencies in bear and cougar programs for a variety of wildlife management activities.
		The Karelian is fl and white, 55-60 pounds as an adult, and their body is similar to the shape of a Husky.
		The KBD can also improve our flexibility to conduct these activates because it is available 24 hours a day, allowing us to respond at a moments notice to capture, recapture, or to locate an animal based on track or sign.
	www.pawsmassage.com /beardogs.html (1129 words)

	Dog photos, pictures and stories for Arvo, a male Karelian Bear Dog. What a great dog!
		Karelians are a "Spitz-type" from Finland and Northern Russia.
		This means they can't be let loose in a dog park or doggy daycare once they're over nine months old and can't be let off leash in wilderness areas because they'll chase deer.
		They are one of the few breeds that will stand up to an aggressive bear, using a combination of bravery and agility to stop a bear attack.
	www.dogster.com /pet_page.php?i=13545 (363 words)

	Karelian bear dog
		Bear is a very loving and social dog.
		She is used to bathing and grooming as well as other dogs and cats in the home.Loves to play and follow you around as well as being content being a true lap dog.
		duke is a lab/pointer mix his dob is 10-19-04 he is 14 months old and a med.size dog he loves to run and play outside but inside he likes to be rubbed and loved.dallas is a shep.mix his dob is 2-2-05 he is now one year old and is a lazy teddy bear...
	www.domesticsale.com /Classifieds/search/karelian-bear-dog (624 words)

	Karelian Bear Dog picture, rescue information and puppies for sale.
		Karelian Bear Dogs, a Karelian Bear dog picture and finding a Karelian Bear dog puppy.
		See the Karelian Bear dog breeders section for who has Karelian Bear Dog puppies for sale.
		Spitz family of dogs and is considered to be a close relative
	www.dogbiz.com /dogs-grp3/karelian/karelian.htm (318 words)

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		BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : The Komi dog, also called the dog of Zyrians, is considered to be the origin of the breed.
		However, the basic stock dogs originated from the Lagoda’s Karelia, Olonets and Russian Karelia, where they were used for all different types of game hunting.
		The breeding was started in 1936 with the goal to create a sturdy dog which barks at big game.
	www.fci.be /uploaded_files/048gb99_en.doc (736 words)

	The Karelian Bear Dog (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The Karelian Bear Dog is a typical “one man’s dog”, and it is in its element in large-scale backwoods, hunting with a human master.
		The Karelian Bear Dog has a strong character; it is a balanced, unyielding, brave and loyal dog with a strong instinct to defend.
		The Karelian Bear Dog is very friendly towards humans, but males, in particular, may be dominating towards other dogs and perfectly willing to fight.
	kotisivu.mtv3.fi /matkatoverit/englishkarelians.htm (238 words)

	Omniseek: /Pets & Animals /Mammals /Dogs /Breeds /Karelian Bear Dog
		Karelian Bear Dog History Under Construction According to archeological records, dogs very similar to modern Russo-European Laika, Karelian Bear Dog and Samoyed existed in northeastern Europe and Scandinavia since Neolithic time.
		Karelian Bear Dog FEDERATION CYNOLIQUE INTERNATIONALE Standard: Karelian Bear Dog Country of Origin: Unknown GENERAL APPEARANCE The Karelian Bear-dog is medium sized (height at withers: dogs 54-60 cms, bitches...
		Bear Paw Kennels specializes in the breeding and training of Karelian Bear Dogs, also known as the Russo European Laika, for personal and family protection.
	www.omniseek.com /srch/{164955} (553 words)

	Karelian Bear Dog Puppies for sale, Karelian Bear Dog Breeders
		Find your perfect Karelian Bear Dog puppy for sale or adult dog from our reputable, responsible Karelian Bear Dog breeder listings.
		Locate dogs for sale, puppies for sale, dog breeders, and more.
		Our Karelian Bear Dog breeders can also refer you on to other dog breeders they know of, perhaps closer to you.
	www.pets4you.com /karelian.html (356 words)

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