Danny and Erika Burleigh, of Superior, show off their Karelian bear dogs. Hunters of big game such as elk and bear preferred them in Finland, but here they primarily protect people from large animals, including bears and mountain lions. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
June 4, 2020
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Karelian bear dogs are guardians of the wild
They are one of the top 10 most popular dogs in Finland and their popularity is growing in the United States.