Karelian Bobtail
Build and comparisons
A medium balanced body has hind legs longer than forelegs and a short bent tail whose longer hair creates a pom-pom effect.
[1]Head and expression
A near-equilateral triangular head has a long nearly straight profile and large high-set ears continuing the cheek line.
[1]Coat, colour and pattern
Short dense hair has soft undercoat and firm topcoat. Karelian and Kurilian are distinct breeds, comparable through head and build as well as short tails.
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