Karelian Bear Dog vs White Shepherd
Compare the Karelian Bear Dog to the White Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Karelian Bear Dogs and White Shepherds.
Karelian Bear Dog
White Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-13 Years
10-12 Years
Height
19-24 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
44-50 Pounds
77-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Karelian Bear Dog
White Shepherd
Origin Country
Russia
Germany
Origin Year
900 AD
1882 AD
Karelian Bear Dog
White Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Karelian Bear Dog
White Shepherd
Karelian Bear Dog
White Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-70 °F
40-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Karelian Bear Dog
White Shepherd
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Karelian Bear Dog
White Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
Low
Medium
Karelian Bear Dog
White Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Karelian Bear Dog
White Shepherd
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Karelian Bear Dog
White Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Karelian Bear Dog
White Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-13 Years
10-12 Years
Karelian Bear Dog
White Shepherd
Karelian Bear Dog
White Shepherd
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Karelian Bear Dog
White Shepherd
