You can adopt a Karelian Bear Dog at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost to adopt a Karelian Bear Dog ranges from $100 to $500, which covers the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. The adoption fee often includes spaying or neutering, vaccinations, and sometimes microchipping. In contrast, buying a Karelian Bear Dog from a breeder can be prohibitively expensive. On average, you can expect to pay between $1,500 and $3,000 for a Karelian Bear Dog puppy from a breeder.

The easiest way to adopt a Karelian Bear Dog is through a rescue that specializes in Karelian Bear Dogs. A great place to start is by creating a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Karelian Bear Dogs in your area.