The Karelian Bear Dog is rarely aggressive towards people but they can be aggressive towards other dogs. They are fearless hunters of big game animals and are bred to be dominant towards other animals regardless of their size. They are often strong-willed, intelligent stubborn and demand a strong alpha human to be the pack leader. Positive reinforcement, especially with food, is what they will respond to best.
These dogs are energetic and need a lot of room to run. If they are not provided with enough exercise they may become bored and destructive. In general, the Karelian Bear Dog is not recommended for an inexpereinced dog owner.
A Karelian Bear Dog looks like a husky with border collie markings
The Karelian Bear Dog might work.
No, animals have to be in the same genus in order to mate. Bears are in the genus "Ursus", whereas dogs are in the genus "Canis". Dogs can be half wolf or half dingo, but not bear. There is, however, a breed of dog with "bear" in its name - the Karelian Bear Dog, a black and white dog originated from Finland. Its breed name was derived from the fact that it can defend against bears.
The Chow Chow is a breed of dog that is sometimes referred to as "bear" due to its physical resemblance to a small bear. It has a fluffy mane around its head and a unique blue-black tongue, contributing to its bear-like appearance.
Not recommended as a family pet or for the first time dog owner. This breed is best kept for working and makes an excellent guard dog, mainly due to the fact that it will attack strangers and other dogs.
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Yes, a Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog does has a strong temperament.
Well first of all, it's actually a Bear Dog. Specifically, a Karelian Bear Dog, regarded as a national treasure in its home country of Finland. They earned their name by being so aggressive that they will put a bear to flight or attack it, often sacrificing their life for their master. Their naturally fearless nature makes them ideal for hunting wild boar, lynxes and wolves, as well as providing protection from wild bears. The breed is currently being used for bear control programs in the United States at the Yosemite and Glacier National Parks.
Excitable.
The temperament of a dog often depends on it's breed.
It depends on the temperament of the dog and situation the dog is in.
The Karelian Isthmus was created on 1992-11-01.