Karelian bear dog alaska. Our bear dogs are born and bred on a remote wilderness island kosciusko. June 21 2020by 2020isomcreekfirecomments offon certified wildlife k 9 karelian bear dogs used for first time on an alaskan wildland fire soledad and rio two karelian bear dogs are petted by members of pioneer peak hotshot crew while in their spike camp wednesday june 17 2020 near the isom creek fire 187. We are a small business in sitka alaska.
This island h as one of the largest populations of black bear in north america. All karelian bear dog found here are from akc registered parents. The karelian bear dog is a medium sized spitz with a dense coat.
We began using karelians for bear protection while horseback riding and for hunting trips in the backcountry. Their senses especially smell are sharp thus the breed is suitable for big game. He is a silent hunter and only barks once the game is stopped or treed.
Thru the entire first litter have proven to be fierce persistant in moving bears away from people. Working with an experienced hunter he communicates the type of animal he has located by the sound of his bark. Welcome as we introduce our kosciusko island karelians.
We are a subsistence harvesting family so our dogs have an extremely healthy diet. Susan braden breeder of the karelian bear dogs the norrbottenspets. 9 week old female karelian bear dog.
Bred to hunt large aggressive game by himself his build reflects his duties. We are located on the outer coast of baranof island an 8000 square mile mountainous piece of paradise on the pacific ocean that we share with an estimated 8000 brown bears. Find karelian bear dog puppies and breeders in your area and helpful karelian bear dog information.
Karelian bear dog puppy. Has been socialized with cats and children. Nyyrikki kennel alaska the alaskan home of the karelian bear dog.
These dogs from mother father. The karelian bear dog is an eager hunter and very independent yet works cooperatively to mark game by barking.