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Karelian Bear Dogs, Kukka and Ilo's First litter born June 16, 2005
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 Sielu, which means spirit or soul in Finnish, first born of the litter was also the smallest at birth, weighing in at 9.5 oz. Sielu soon proved that the smallest at birth doesn't necessarily mean the smallest for long! He learned very quickly that he had to move fast to be at the beginning of the chow line, and quickly learned how to find the fattest nipple. When he left to live with his new family he was a full 3 pounds heavier than the closest brother or sister.He takes after his daddy Ilo, who is a large male with a magnificent coat, and a playful, gentle temperament, with just the right amount of spunk thrown in for good measure.
Sielu now lives on a ranch in Montana with his master Patty, has an older big brother and has learned not to chase the horses and cows. He also gets to hike in the mountains, and has already shown that he will be a great protector when need be.
Click on the link below to see Sielu's album. 
Runningbeardog's Sielu at about 9 weeks old
Runningbeardog's Sielu at about 7 months old
Sielu (Monty) and his master Patty enjoying the snow in Montana
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 Sydan, which means heart in Finnish, was second born and weighed 11.1 ounces at birth, the largest of the litter. He and his sister Kesa had what seemed to be a special relationship as young pups. They would snuggle, and were often found sleeping side by side. He loves to chase things, always after a butterfly, frog or a ball. While Karelians are not retrievers, (when they find a prize, they want YOU to chase THEM to get it) Sydan was the only one during the temperament testing to fetch the ball when thrown, and bring it back to the tester. He still likes to be cuddled and loves to give kisses, with his tail wagging constantly.
Sydan now lives in Ontario, Canada with a wonderful family. He has 2 new older brothers and 2 sisters, has a beautiful new mummy Rose, and soon will begin hunting with his master, Scott.
Scott says that Sydan is doing well in his training for hunting, easily following the scent of squirrels and racoon, and they're currently focusing on rabbit.  Sydan lovin' his first bone
  Mutual Admiration...Sydan and Sweet Maria
 A great summer day with my best friend.....
Sydan at 16 months old with his wonderful family.....
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Runningbeardog's Run Like the Wind, Tuuli, CGD
 Tuuli (wind in Finnish) was the third born, and the first of the girls. She weighed 10.9 ounces at birth, and initially needed a little help to get her share of the milk. After a few days, she was right up there with her big brother, after the fattest nipple. Temperament testing showed Tuuli to be very inquisitive, and willing to check out even the loudest noise. She showed no fear when confronted with a new situation, but still liked to snuggle and give kisses. Tuuli takes after her daddy Ilo, and has a beautiful full coat and tail. By her attitude you can tell she knows she's a beauty!
Tuuli now lives with a wonderful new Daddy Gary, and Mummy Liisa and big brother Luke, not too far from Runningbeardog. She has a nice big area fenced off with an underground radio fence and can run to her hearts content. She has lots of grasshoppers and squirrels to chase. She even goes to work everyday with her family, and loves her new life, and is very much loved by her family.
On Tuesday, December 6, at less than 6 months of age, Tuuli along with her sister Kesa, passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen testing and earned their certificates! We are very proud of our little girl!
Daddy Ilo sneaking a little play time with Tuuli.....Mommy Kukka wouldn't let him in with them quite yet!
Beautiful Tuuli at about 3 months old
Mommy Liisa and Tuuli...her first Christmas, and she's all dressed up in a big red bow! (LOL, she, Tuuli, doesn't look too happy), but Mommy Liisa is lovin' it!
Daddy Gary with his pride and joy, Tuuli, on the breakwater on Lake Superior in Marquette
Tuuli with her two big sisters and Mommy Liisa
Tuuli on the left with her big brother Luke and his girlfriend on a hike in the U.P.....Peli is on the right.
Runningbeardog's Tuuli, a beautiful, proud
Karelian Bear Dog - fall 2008
Tuuli, a beautiful Karelian Bear Dog at about a year and a half old in December of 2006.
Runningbeardog's Goddess of the Night, Ilta
 Ilta took the longest to be born, coming over a full hour after Tuuli. We had packed the babies up and were just getting ready to go to the vets, when she decided she had made us wait long enough. She weighed 10.6 oz. at birth, and takes after her mummy Kukka, with a beautiful shiny black coat and loving disposition. She has a beautiful dark face with just a very thin blaze that has just a hint remaining, hence her name Goddess of the Night, Ilta, which means evening or night in Finnish. She loves to lay on your lap and have her belly scratched. In the last week before going to her new home Ilta and her sister Kesa were constant companions. In the picture she is with her mummy Kukka. Can you see the resemblance? Ilta now lives in northern California on a ranch, along with some steer and sheep. Her new daddy Ron says she has great fun chasing after the steer, and can run like the wind! She has 2 big sisters and they are so happy to have her. Ilta will hike with her family in the beautiful Yosemite Valley, one of their favorite places to hike and camp. We look forward to some new pictures of Ilta to share with everyone!  Ilta at 3 1/2 weeks old   Ilta loved to sit on laps and have her belly scratched......  Kesa and Ilta were best buddies and joined at the hip........  Runningbeardog's Ilta at about 10 weeks old
Runningbeardog's Summer Sun, Kesa
| Kesa's name means summer in Finnish and last born, she weighed 10.5 ounces at birth. She was very daring, even early on. I believe some day she is going to be an agility queen! In the puppy kindergarten, she loved nothing better than to play follow the leader through the obstacle course, and of course SHE was the leader! She could jump up to heights the others couldn't, and seemed to have no fear in jumping down from high places as well. She was always trying to find the highest place she could be. She likes nothing better than to have a coveted bone or toy and be chased by whoever she can taunt with her prize, even her Daddy Ilo, who she loves to play with. She has a way of turning everything into great fun! Kesa is our little girl, and will remain at Runningbeardog with her family. On Tuesday, December 6, at less than 6 months of age, Kesa along with her sister Tuuli, passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen testing and earned their certificates! We are very proud of our little girls!  Runningbeardog's Kesa at one week old  Kesa at 6 weeks old  Kesa at 6 months old  Kesa in the front, and Daddy Ilo after a squirrel - fall 2008 |
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