RunningBearDog's Kesa
This website will introduce you to our purebred Karelian Bear Dogs, Rebel's Pikku
Lummekukka (Kukka),  Bjornehuset's Lasse ( ILO),  Runningbeardog's Summer Sun,
Kesa, Runningbeardog's Brave Heart, Sydan, and our puppies!  We are also dedicated to
sharing information about the pure- bred KBD. Our Karelians are United Kennel Club
registered as well as AKC Foundation Stock.  Kukka and Ilo are also CKC registered.
Known for their independence, intelligence,  keen hunting and tracking ability and
loyalty to their owner, the KBD is a Finnish Breed. During the Finnish/Russian war they
were used as scouts to scent out Russian troops, and were threatened with extinction as
they were killed by snipers.  It is said that at one time less than 40 remained, and they
are still considered a rare breed today.  
Our Karelians are members of our family and protectors both at home and on the trail.
Karelian Bear Dog -  Carelian Bear Dog -  Karjalankarhukoira -   Karelsk Bjornehund -  KBD
Welcome to the Home of RunningBearDog
Karelians Of Upper Michigan
Site updated
October 21, 2011
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Rebel's Pikku Lummekukka
(Kukka)
Bjornehusets Lasse
(Ilo)
RunningBearDog's Kesa