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Karelische Berenhond

(karjalankarhukoira)

History

The Komi dog, also called the dog of Zyrians, is considered to be the origin of the breed. However, the basic stock dogs originated from the Ladoka´s Carelia, Olonets and Russian Carelia, where they were used for all different types of game hunting. The breeding was started in 1936 with the goal to create a sturdy dog which barks at big game. The first standard was established in 1945. The first dogs were registered in 1946. Today the breed is common in Finland.A dog mainly for elk and bear hunting, holds the game at the bay. Eager hunter, very independent, yet works co-operatively to game, marking game by barking. The senses, especially of smell, are keen, thus the breed is suitable for big game hunting. Very good sense of direction. Origin,Finland.

GENERAL APPEARANCE Medium sized, robust conformation, strong, only slightly longer than the height at the withers, with dense coat and pricked ears.strong with strong bones. Viewed from the front straight and parallel. The upper arm and the shoulder are equal in length, the forearm is slightly longer.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS The length of the body is only slightly longer than the height at the withers. The depth of the body is about the half of the height at the withers. The ratio between muzzle and skull is approximately 2:3. The length of the skull is about the same as its breadth and depth.

Behaviour and temperament Balanced, slightly reserved, courageous and persistent. Very self-confident, may be aggressive towards other dogs, but never towards people. Highly developed fighting spirit.

HEAD * Viewed from the front triangular in shape.

BODY * WITHERS: Clearly defined, especially in males, less defined in bitches.

BACK * Straight and muscular.

CRANIAL REGION Broad, viewed from the front and in profile slightly convex. Broadest between the ears. The frontal furrow is barely visible.

STOP * Not very pronounced, rather long, arched gradually towards the skull. The superciliary ridges are only slightly developed.

LOIN* Short and muscular.

CROUP* Broad, strong and slightly sloping.

RIBCAGE* Spacious, not very broad, rather long, reaching approximately to the elbows. The ribs are slightly arched* the forechest clearly visible, yet not very broad.

FACIAL REGION NOSE: Large, black in colour.

MUZZLE: Deep, tapering only slightly towards the nose. The nose bridge is straight.

LIPS* Rather thin and tight.

JAWS / TEETH BITE * The jaws are very strong. The teeth are well developed and symmetrical; normal dentition. Tight scissors bite.

CHEEKS* The zygomatic arches are strong.

EYES* Rather small, slightly oval. Brown of different shades, newer yellow. The expression is alert and fiery.

EARS* Erect, set rather high, medium sized with slightly rounded tips.

NECK* Muscular; of medium length, arched and covered with profuse hair. Without dewlap.

UNDER LINE Slightly tucked up.

TAIL: High set, of medium length, curved over the back, the tip of the tail touching the body on either side or on the back. A natural bobtail is permitted.

LIMBS* SHOULDERS * Relatively oblique, muscular.

UPPER ARMS * Slightly oblique and strong.

ELBOWS* Pointing straight backwards, placed on the vertical line drawn from the point of shoulder.

FOREARMS* Strong and vertical.

METACARPUS *PASTERN* Of medium length, slightly oblique.

FEET* Tight, well arched, roundish and pointing forward. Pads springy, the sides covered with dense hair.

HINDQUARTERS Strong and muscular, viewed from behind straight and parallel.

UPPER THIGH* Broad and long with strong muscles.

STIFLE* Pointing forward, medium angulation. The front line of hind leg is evenly arched.

SECOND THIGH* Long and muscular.

HOCKS* Low* angulation clearly visible.

METATARSUS* Short, strong and vertical.

FEET * Tight, slightly longer and less arched than the front feet. Pads springy, the sides covered with dense hair.

GAIT Light, ground covering and effortless. Changes easily from trot to gallop, which is the most natural style of movement. The legs move parallel.

SKIN* Tight overall without wrinkles.

HAIR* Outer coat harsh and straight. On the neck, back and backside of the upper thighs longer than elsewhere. The undercoat is soft and dense.

COLOUR* Black, may be dull or shaded with brown. Most individuals have clearly defined white markings on the head, neck, chest, belly and the legs.

HEIGHT AT THE WITHERS* Ideal height* males 57 cm and females 52 cm with a tolerance of ± 3 cm.

WEIGHT* Males 25 – 28 kg and bitches 17 – 20 kg.

FAULTS Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded shoulde be exact proportion to its degree.

light in bone* narrow skull * snipey muzzle* soft or bat ears * strongly bulging forehead * yellow eyes* dewlap *too deep or barrel shaped ribcage*straight shoulders*straight hocks and flat feet* dewclaws on hindlegs* predominantly white colour with black markings or some so called wolf hair* wavy coat * straight or insufficiently curved tail

DISQUALIFYING FAULTS overshot or undershot *walleye * ears hanging or with drooping tips * other colours than allowed in the standard * aggressiveness * towards people

FAULTS Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.

NOTE * Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.