Karelian Bear Dog
VS
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Karelian Bear Dog vs Dutch Kooikerhondje
Compare Karelian Bear Dog and Dutch Kooikerhondje side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Karelian Bear Dog
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
51 – 57 cm
35 – 42 cm
Weight
20 – 24 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 13 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Karelian Bear Dog
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
Summary
About Karelian Bear Dog
The Karelian Bear Dog is a medium, powerful Nordic spitz bred to track and hold large game. Loyal and often one-person oriented, it is brave, vocal, and naturally watchful. It needs extensive daily exercise, mental work, and consistent, calm training to thrive as an active companion.
About Dutch Kooikerhondje
Medium-small Dutch gundog with orange-red and white coat, black-tipped ears and a plumed white tail. Affectionate with family, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive. Needs daily exercise, training, and companionship; generally healthy with some hereditary conditions monitored.
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