Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Quick
Lively
Joyful
Sociable
Inquisitive
Attentive
Trainable
Extroverted

Brave
Loyal
Tenacious
Cautious
Independent
Territorial

Pom-Silks are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Karelian Bear Dogs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Pom-Silks aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Karelian Bear Dogs make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

United States

Finland

Silky Terrier and Pomeranian

Spitz

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Red
Brown
Fawn
Sable
Brindle
Blue
White
Black

Black
White

Pom-Silks are known for their coat length.

Karelian Bear Dogs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

A Pom-Silk can have a litter of 3-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Karelian Bear Dog can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

While the Pom-Silk breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

The Karelian Bear Dog is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Heart Diseases and Disorders

Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Periodontal Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Allergies
Eye Infections
Skin Infections

Pituitary Dwarfism

Liver Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram
Full Physical Examination
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
Biochemical Profile Tests
Skin Scrapings and Biopsies
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Blood Glucose Level Testing

OFA
CERF
Physical Examination

Pom-Silks are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Karelian Bear Dogs' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Pom-Silks need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Karelian Bear Dogs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Pom-Silks have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Karelian Bear Dogs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Pom-Silk dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Karelian Bear Dogs bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Dog Parks, Walk, Play, Nap, Playdate

Fetch, Walk, Run

Pom-Silks are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Karelian Bear Dogs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Pom-Silk, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Karelian Bear Dog, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Pom-Silks usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Karelian Bear Dogs usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Ideally, Pom-Silk should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Karelian Bear Dog should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 6-10 pound (3 - 5 kg) Pom-Silk feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 44-51 pound (20 - 23 kg) Karelian Bear Dog feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Pom-Silk is somewhere $1.70 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of a Karelian Bear Dog is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Pom-Silk is between $35 - $45. This makes an average of $420 - $540 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Karelian Bear Dog is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Pom-Silk is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Karelian Bear Dogs are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Pom-Silks make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Karelian Bear Dogs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Pom-Silks are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Karelian Bear Dogs are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.