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Karelian Bear Dog

Foundation Stock Service

Karelian Bear Dog dog, photographed by Fraczek.marcin
Fraczek.marcin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

The Karelian Bear Dog is recorded in the AKC's Foundation Stock Service, where breeds wait before full recognition. It comes from Finland, Karelia. Males weigh 25–28 kg and females 17–20 kg. It stands 49–60 cm tall. It typically lives 10–13 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Karelian Bear Dog is a medium-sized breed that originated in Finland. They have a thick, double coat, and come in a variety of colors. They are an active and energetic breed, and need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. They are loyal and devoted to their owners, and make good family companions. They are also excellent guard dogs, and are known for their bravery and courage.

Group
Foundation Stock Service
Origin
Finland, Karelia
Coat
short double · black and black with white markings
Also known as
Karjalankarhukoira and Karelsk Björnhund
Recognized by
FCI, UKC
Hypoallergenic
No
Id
caf69af9-6fcb-4fb2-a543-d930513ac22a

Traits

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Karelian Bear Dog. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from fci.be ukcdogs.com dogsnsw.org.au dogbreedinfo.com petmd.com

Karelian Bear Dog FAQ

How long does a Karelian Bear Dog live?
The Karelian Bear Dog has a life span of 10–13 years.
How big does a Karelian Bear Dog get?
Males weigh 25–28 kg and females 17–20 kg. Height ranges from 49–60 cm.
Is the Karelian Bear Dog hypoallergenic?
No, the Karelian Bear Dog is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Karelian Bear Dog in?
The Karelian Bear Dog is recorded in the AKC's Foundation Stock Service, where breeds wait before full recognition.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/caf69af9-6fcb-4fb2-a543-d930513ac22a. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request 
curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/caf69af9-6fcb-4fb2-a543-d930513ac22a"
Response 
{
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    "type": "breed",
    "attributes": {
      "name": "Karelian Bear Dog",
      "description": "The Karelian Bear Dog is a medium-sized breed that originated in Finland. They have a thick, double coat, and come in a variety of colors. They are an active and energetic breed, and need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. They are loyal and devoted to their owners, and make good family companions. They are also excellent guard dogs, and are known for their bravery and courage.",
      "life": {
        "max": 13,
        "min": 10
      },
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      },
      "female_weight": {
        "max": 20,
        "min": 17
      },
      "hypoallergenic": false,
      "male_height": {
        "max": 60,
        "min": 54
      },
      "female_height": {
        "max": 55,
        "min": 49
      },
      "origin": {
        "region": "Karelia",
        "country": "Finland"
      },
      "coat": {
        "type": "double",
        "colors": [
          "black",
          "black with white markings"
        ],
        "length": "short"
      },
      "traits": {
        "energy": 5,
        "barking": 3,
        "drooling": 1,
        "grooming": 2,
        "shedding": 4,
        "temperament": [
          "bold",
          "independent",
          "courageous",
          "territorial",
          "reserved with strangers",
          "tenacious hunter"
        ],
        "trainability": 2,
        "good_with_dogs": 1,
        "exercise_minutes": 90,
        "apartment_friendly": 1,
        "good_with_children": 2,
        "good_with_strangers": 2
      },
      "other_names": [
        "Karjalankarhukoira",
        "Karelsk Björnhund"
      ],
      "recognized_by": [
        "FCI",
        "UKC"
      ],
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        {
          "url": "https://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/048g05-en.pdf",
          "title": "FCI Standard No. 48 - Karelian Bear Dog"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.ukcdogs.com/karelian-bear-dog",
          "title": "United Kennel Club Breed Standard: Karelian Bear Dog"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.dogsnsw.org.au/Breeds/breed-standards/218/Karelian-Bear-Dog/",
          "title": "Karelian Bear Dog Breed Standard"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.dogbreedinfo.com/karelianbeardog.htm",
          "title": "Karelian Bear Dog Breed Information and Pictures"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.petmd.com/dog/breeds/karelian-bear-dog",
          "title": "Karelian Bear Dog Breed Health and Care"
        }
      ],
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}

The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/caf69af9-6fcb-4fb2-a543-d930513ac22a/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.