Karelian Bear Dog
VS
Norrbottenspets
Karelian Bear Dog vs Norrbottenspets
Compare Karelian Bear Dog and Norrbottenspets 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
Norrbottenspets
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
51 – 57 cm
41 – 45 cm
Weight
20 – 24 kg
10 – 14 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 13 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Karelian Bear Dog
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Norrbottenspets
High energy
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 Norrbottenspets
The Norrbottenspets is a rare Nordic spitz: small to medium, athletic, with a foxlike look and curled tail. Bred in Sweden/Finland for forest bird hunting, it is vocal, alert, loyal, and reserved with strangers. Needs daily exercise, mental work, and close family involvement.
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