Karelian Bear Dog vs Halden Hound (Haldenstøver)

Compare Karelian Bear Dog and Halden Hound (Haldenstøver) 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

Halden Hound (Haldenstøver)

Breed type

Purebred

Height

51 – 57 cm

50 – 60 cm

Weight

20 – 24 kg

18 – 25 kg

Life expectancy

11 – 13 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

4/5

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

4/5

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Karelian Bear Dog

High energy

Easy to train

Medium

Halden Hound (Haldenstøver)

Medium

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.

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About Halden Hound (Haldenstøver)

The Halden Hound is a rare Norwegian scenthound, medium-sized, athletic and robust, bred to hunt hare in cold, snowy terrain. Calm and affectionate at home but driven in the field, it has a short white coat with black and tan markings, low grooming needs, and high exercise demands.

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