FCI #48 · Group 5

Karelian Bear Dog (FCI #48)

Karelian Bear Dog is an FCI-recognized canine breed (Standard No. 48, Group 5: Spitz and Primitive Types). Recognition status: definitive. Official FCI standard published/updated on 2014-11-03.

FCI #48Group 5: Group 5 — Spitz and Primitive TypesStatus: definitive
Karelian Bear Dog — Key Facts
Breed NameKarelian Bear Dog (Karelian Bear Dog)
SpeciesCanine (Canis lupus familiaris)
Primary RegistryFCI #48
Group / CategoryGroup 5 — Group 5 — Spitz and Primitive Types
Recognition Statusdefinitive
Official Standard Date2014-11-03
Primary Standard DocumentOfficial FCI Standard #48 (PDF) ↗
Measurement UnitsMetric (kg / cm) · Imperial (lb / in)
FCI #48

Karelian Bear Dog — Standard & Care

Nordic sled, hunting, herding, and ancient primitive dog breeds with dense double coats and independent problem-solving traits.

Verify lineage and breed-specific health screening protocols through the national FCI member club and the official FCI Standard No. 48 specification.

EN · ES · DE · FR · PT-BR

Multilingual Nomenclature — Karelian Bear Dog

LanguageOfficial / Common Designation
English (EN)Karelian Bear Dog, Karjalankarhukoira
Español (ES)Karelian Bear Dog, Karjalankarhukoira
Deutsch (DE)Karelian Bear Dog, Karjalankarhukoira
Français (FR)Karelian Bear Dog, Karjalankarhukoira
Português (PT-BR)Karelian Bear Dog, Karjalankarhukoira
FAQ

FAQ — Karelian Bear Dog

What is the official FCI standard number for Karelian Bear Dog?

Karelian Bear Dog (Karelian Bear Dog) is registered under FCI Standard #48 in Group 5 (Group 5 — Spitz and Primitive Types), with definitive recognition status.

Where can I verify an official Karelian Bear Dog breeder or national club?

Use the Porodoteka National Kennel Clubs & Feline Federations Directory (/en/clubs/) to locate the recognized FCI member organization in your country.

Official Sources & Provenance Verified: 2026-11-06

Reference materials do not replace an in-person veterinary consultation or official kennel club registration rules.