Comparison: Karelian Bear Dog and Norrbottenspitz

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

	Karelian Bear Dog	Norrbottenspitz
FCI group	5. Spitz and primitive types	5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of origin	Finland	Sweden
Category	Medium	Medium
Weight	17–28 kg	–
Recognition features	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	Small, slightly rectangular spitz with a tail in a high loose curl Pure white coat with well-defined red or yellow patches Alert, fearless bearing
Coat	Harsh straight outer coat over a soft dense undercoat; black, dull or with brown nuances, with defined white markings.	Double coat: fine dense undercoat and hard, short, straight guard hairs; pure white with well-distributed patches in red and yellow.
Purpose	Finnish hunter of elk and bear; tracks game and holds it at bay with barking until the hunter arrives.	Small Swedish hunting spitz used on forest game, fur animals and birds; barks at game.

Breed page: Karelian Bear Dog · Breed page: Norrbottenspitz

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.