• Hungarian Language
  • English Language

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog Comparison - Dog breed selector: Karelsk Björnhund or Flanders Cattle Dog or Tam? Find the right dog for you

"Find similarities and differences between Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog" Compare Karelian Bear Dog and Bouvier des Flandres. Which is better: Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Tamaskan Dog?
 
 
 
Name Karelian Bear Dog Bouvier des Flandres Tamaskan Dog
OriginsFinland flagFinland Belgium flagBelgium Finland flagFinland
Group Hunting Dogs Working Dogs Sled Dogs
Popularity Rank30485288
Reviews116
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Karelsk Björnhund
Karjalankarhukoira
KBD
Flanders Cattle Dog
Vlaamse Koehond
Belgian Cattle Dog
Tam
Tamaskan husky
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Tamaskan Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Tamaskan Dog?
Medium Large Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Bouvier des Flandres? Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog weight comparison:
44-50 pounds (20-23 kg) Males 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg), Female: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg) Male: 66-99 pounds (30-45 kg), Female: 50-84 pounds (23-38 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
47 pounds (21.5 kg) Males 92.5 pounds (42 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg) Male: 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 67 pounds (30.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Tamaskan Dog? Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog height comparison:
19-23 inches (48-58 cm) Male: 23-28 inches (58-71 cm), Female: 22-27 inches (56-69 cm) Male: 25-28 inches (63-71 cm), Female: 24-27 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
21 inches (53 cm) Male: 25.5 inches (64.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62.5 cm) Male: 26.5 inches (67 cm), Female: 25.5 inches (63.5 cm)

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Tamaskan Dog? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$1200 $1500-$2000 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Tamaskan Dog?
Average: The Karelian Bear Dog is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Bouvier des Flandres is quite easy to get.
Average: The Tamaskan Dog is a commonly available dog breed.

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
See more.
Smart: The Bouvier des Flandres dogs have great intelligence.
See more.
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
See more.
Trainability
Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog trainability comparison.
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are easy to train.
See more.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs are quite easy to train.
See more.
Tamaskan Dog dogs are quite easy to train.
See more.
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Tamaskan Dog?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
See more.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
See more.
Tamaskan Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Tamaskan Dog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
See more.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
See more.
Tamaskan Dog dogs strongly protect their territory.
See more.

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Tamaskan Dog? Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog behavior/temperament comparison:
Independent
Loyal
Territorial
Tenacious
Brave
Cautious
Protective
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
Familiar
Rational
Agile
Intelligent
Obedient
Sociable
Tolerant
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
See more.
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
See more.
Sensitive: Tamaskan Dog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
See more.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog?
High: Karelian Bear Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
See more.
High: Bouvier des Flandres dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
See more.
Average to High: Tamaskan Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
See more.
Social Needs
Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog social needs comparison:
Karelian Bear Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
See more.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs need for social interaction is average.
See more.
Tamaskan Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
See more.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
See more.
The wanderlust potential of the Tamaskan Dog is strong enough to escape from home.
See more.
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
See more.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
See more.
Tamaskan Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
See more.

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog playfulness comparison:
The Karelian Bear Dog is a playful breed.
See more.
Average: Bouvier des Flandress, like any other dog breed, like playing.
See more.
Average: Tamaskan Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
See more.
Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog?
Average: The Karelian Bear Dog barks occasionally.
See more.
Average: The Bouvier des Flandres barks occasionally.
See more.
Low to Average: The Tamaskan Dog rarely barks.
See more.
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Tamaskan Dog?
It is not recommended to keep the Karelian Bear Dog breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Bouvier des Flandres breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Tamaskan Dog breed.

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Tamaskan Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Tamaskan Dog?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Tamaskan Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Tamaskan Dog?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Karelian Bear Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bouvier des Flandres bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Tamaskan Dog bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Karelian Bear Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Bouvier des Flandres has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Tamaskan Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog mouthiness comparison:
Karelian Bear Dog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
See more.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
See more.
Tamaskan Dog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
See more.

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog?
Karelian Bear Dogs tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
The Bouvier des Flandres is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Tamaskan Dogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Skin Irritation
Dry Skin
Obesity
Dental Problems
Pituitary Dwarfism
Baldness
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Heart Problems
Elbow Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Cancer
Eye Problems
Bloat
Epilepsy
Deafness
Ear Infections
Degenerative Myelopathy
Cryptorchidism
Renal Failure
Liver Issues
Heat Intolerance
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Karelian Bear Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Bouvier des Flandres should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Tamaskan Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Karelian Bear Dog, Bouvier des Flandres and Tamaskan Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Karelian Bear Dog: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Bouvier des Flandres: 11 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Tamaskan Dog: 15 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog?
Prefers cold weather
The Karelian Bear Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
See more.
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Bouvier des Flandres can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
See more.
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Tamaskan Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
See more.

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Tamaskan Dog? Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog energy level comparison:
Karelian Bear Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Tamaskan Dog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Tamaskan Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs have an average exercise need.
Tamaskan Dog dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Tamaskan Dog?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Tamaskan Dog dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Tamaskan Dog?
2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day. 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog weight gain potential comparison:
Low to Average: The Karelian Bear Dog has a low to the average risk for obesity.
See more.
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bouvier des Flandres's weight, he can easily gain weight.
See more.
Average: The Tamaskan Dog has an average risk for obesity.
See more.

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog coat comparison:
Dense Rough Thick
Double
Coarse
Colors
What are the original Karelian Bear Dog, Bouvier des Flandres and Tamaskan Dog color?
Black
White
Black
Gray
Fawn
Brindle
Pepper
Salt
Black
Gray
Red
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Tamaskan Dog? Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog grooming comparison:
Advanced: The Karelian Bear Dog requires a lot of grooming.
See more.
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
See more.
Easy to groom: The Tamaskan Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
See more.
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Tamaskan Dog? Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or {name3 shedding:
Karelian Bear Dog dogs shed moderately.
See more.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs shed moderately.
See more.
Tamaskan Dog dogs shed moderately.
See more.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Tamaskan Dog?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
See more.
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
See more.
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
See more.
Hypoallergenic
Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
No See more. Yes See more. No See more.
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog?

Medium

The Karelian Bear Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Bouvier des Flandres has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Tamaskan Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Karelian Bear Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
See more.
The Bouvier des Flandres is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
See more.
The Tamaskan Dog is an average drooler.
See more.

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs are generally with other pets.
Tamaskan Dog dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Tamaskan Dog? Which dog is more friendly?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Tamaskan Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Tamaskan Dog?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Tamaskan Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Tamaskan Dog?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Tamaskan Dog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Tamaskan Dog?
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Bouvier des Flandres dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Tamaskan Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog?
Yes
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Bouvier des Flandres dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Tamaskan Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Karelian Bear Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Bouvier des Flandres is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Tamaskan Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Karelian Bear Dogs are commonly okay with elderly people.
Bouvier des Flandress are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Tamaskan Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
See more.

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
See more.

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
See more.
Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Karelian Bear Dog or Bouvier des Flandres or Tamaskan Dog? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
See more.

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
See more.

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
See more.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog?

Not really

Karelian Bear Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
See more.

Not really

Bouvier des Flandres breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
See more.

Not really

Tamaskan Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
See more.

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
See more.

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
See more.

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
See more.

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
See more.
Litter Size
How many puppies can Karelian Bear Dog and Bouvier des Flandres and Tamaskan Dog have?
4-8 puppies 5-10 puppies 6-10 puppies

Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section. Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
No data available

Rate This Comparsion - Karelian Bear Dog vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Tamaskan Dog

Reviews