Tahltan Bear Dog

Tahltan Indians raised this breed to hunt bear and lynx, quite a feat for so small a dog. Though a bold hunter, it was so gentle with humans that it was allowed to live in the family tent. Unfortunately, this breed is believed to be extinct. Raised by the Tahltan Indians to hunt bear,, the Tahltan Bear Dog was a mighty power in a small package. Before a hunt, the dogs were ceremonially bled by...