The Karelian Bear Dog (Karjalankarhukoira) is a Finnish breed of dog. In its home country, it is regarded as a national treasure. The Karelian Bear Dog is among the top 10 most common dog breeds in Finland. . The breed has a coat of straight, stiff guard hairs and a fine, soft, thick undercoat. Karelian Bear Dogs have been known to hold an animal at bay for a very long time. If a bear tries to leave, the dog will nip at it on the backside and otherwise aggravate it to keep it from running away.
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