Karelian Bear Dog

[boneaddict]

I don't know anything about the breed.  Very interested to know more.   Looks like a nice looking pup.

[Bob33]

"They are silent but tenacious hunters and alert only when they have the prey at bay. They will keep prey cornered there by barking in a very high, fast bark and running back and forth or around the animal until their handler comes and dispatches it. Karelian Bear Dogs have been known to hold an animal at bay for a very long time. If a bear tries to leave, the dog will nip at it on the backside and aggravate it to keep it from running away."

[Knocker of rocks]

Due to huge budget shortfalls within the agency, the Karelian Bear Dogs are funded solely through private outside sources. These monies are handled and maintained in a separate account specifically for the care, upkeep and training of the KBDs. If enough funds are generated, we will be expanding our KBD program throughout the state to assist and help officers in each of our six Regions.
http://wdfw.wa.gov/enforcement/kbd/index.html

[MountainWalk]

Thats a fine looking dog. I sure miss having a dog. I've mostly pwned plotts and pits, but I sure would not mind owning a russian bear dog.   BTW, you know how hard it is to find afree dog?  Even a no name mutt dog?  Seems like everyone thinks their mixed breed dogs are worth a hundred bucks at least.  I want me a dog! Just a plain jane ol dog.   Good luck OP!

[bigtex]

Actually WDFW never provided any funding to acquire or provide upkeep for the WDFW Karelian Bear Dog program. The program has been donation/volunteer based since day one. Generally speaking WDFW Officers spend more money out of their own pocket for the general everyday vet and feeding care then they receive in donation money.

WDFW has received several large donations (one was from SCI) to acquire these dogs.

But again, $0 of WDFW money has ever been spent to acquire or for the "upkeep" of these dogs.