The Karelian bear dog is a medium-sized spitz dog breed popular in Finland and best known for their courageous ability to hunt large and sometimes dangerous game. They're also known for their ...

The breed came from Virginia hounds, which were developed over time from dogs brought to the U.S. by President George Washington as well as Robert Brooke and Thomas Walker. They were bred to better ...

Karelian Bear Dogs were bred in Finland hundreds of years ago for hunting. From bears to moose, these fearless dogs were on the frontline. Now, ironically, they are being used to save bears and ...

Bear expert Carrie Hunt is pleased with the schooling provided by her trained Karelian bear dogs. From Alaska to New Mexico, Hunt and her Karelians teach bears to avoid people. As writer Mark Derr ...

She is currently being treated at a local hospital. Police used a Karelian bear dog, a specialized Finnish breed used for hunting, to track the bear and killed her. They also found the bear’s ...