Comparison: Jämthund and Karelian Bear Dog

Jämthund and Karelian Bear Dog are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Jämthund	Karelian Bear Dog
FCI group	5. Spitz and primitive types	5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of origin	Sweden	Finland
Category	Large	Medium
Weight	–	17–28 kg
Recognition features	Large, rectangular, clean-cut spitz in light and dark grey with pale markings High-set erect ears and a tail carried low in a loose curl Close-lying topcoat with soft undercoat	Medium spitz, black with clear white markings on head, neck, chest and legs Erect ears and a tail curved over the back Independent and territorial big-game hunter
Coat	Close but not flat topcoat, short soft light undercoat; lighter and darker grey with light markings on muzzle, throat, chest and legs.	Harsh straight outer coat over a soft dense undercoat; black, dull or with brown nuances, with defined white markings.
Purpose	Swedish hunting dog for elk, bear and boar that holds game at bay by barking.	Finnish hunter of elk and bear; tracks game and holds it at bay with barking until the hunter arrives.

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