RARE BREED OF THE MONTH - Apr. 2013 by TheHuntingDogs, journal
RARE BREED OF THE MONTH - Apr. 2013
The KARELIAN BEAR DOG
Other names: Karelischer Barenhund, Karjalankarhukoira, Karelsk Bjornhund
Origin: Finland
Use: big-game hunting (bear, wolf, moose, elk, lynx, wild boar etc.)
Recognition: FCI, CKC, AKC, ACR, NAPR, NKC
HISTORY:
This breed of hunting dogs emerged at the begining of the 20th century in Finland, more precisely in a part of Finland that was under the occupation of Soviet Russia at that time. However, dogs displaying the breed`s characteristics were present in the area long before the breed was officially recognized. It is believed that both the KBD`s ancestors as well as those of the Russo-European Laika are the original
We are a small Kennel situated north of Moscow (10km) and we love our dogs very much, and strive to breed TOP QUALITY Dobermans. Our main focus are the original type Dobies (black & tan and rust), but we have also imported some "rarer colors".
However, we do not support inbreeding for color and we will NOT breed individuals exclusively for color!
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We actively support the "original-type", european-type Doberman and it`s two color varieties that are recognized by the FCI.
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