Karius

Meet Karius: A Big Teddy Bear with a Heart of Gold

Karius, born on June 24, 2014, is a stunning dog whose mesmerizing blue eyes captivate everyone who meets him. His bright, blue gaze is unforgettable, and his strong, majestic posture makes him a perfect companion for those who love large dogs.

Personality and Training

Despite his impressive size, Karius has a gentle and sweet personality. He can sometimes be a bit nervous in new situations or when asked to do something unfamiliar. When he is unsure, he looks for clues from his human or other dogs around him, and he is a very fast learner! He is looking for a patient human as he will take some time to open up and trust in the beginning, but we can clearly see that he is a very happy chap and his shyness goes away when he feels safe in his environment.

Karius has been living indoors. He is house-trained, calm, and easygoing, especially if other dogs are around and he can learn from their behavior.

Karius with Other Dogs

In his sled dog career, Karius has lived with and “trained” many energetic teenagers, demonstrating remarkable patience. He is such a kind  soul, gets along well with both male and female dogs and would love to live in a household with another dog. He has even been tested with small breeds and is just an all-around friendly guy who generally gets along with everyone. We are pretty sure he would be fine with cats too.

Karius with Children

Karius is wonderful with children. He never jumps and remains calm when they approach for cuddles. However, given his slightly timid nature, he would thrive best in a home without too many small children around, at least in the beginning.

If you feel like you could offer Karius the loving pet life and forever home he deserves, or simply want to meet him, contact us at 💌 gintare@villmarkssenter.no.

You can see more pictures of Karius on this Instagram Post.

We visited to experience the dog sledding and were totally blown away by the whole day. The ethos of the place is to maintain the dog’s welfare first and foremost. The staff are so knowledgeable and friendly and our musher gave us loads of info during the sledding experience. I can highly recommend Villmarksenter and we are planning another visit already. This is a must do trip for anyone who loves dogs and being out in the beauty of the wilderness.

5/5
Chris

A wonderful experience snowshoeing across beautiful landscapes. We did about 5k in total, with a stop half way through for hot drinks and biscuits (supplied by the guides). The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and were more than happy to answer any question we had. We took 2 dogs on the hike, which I enjoyed very much! We spent time in the dog yard after snowshoeing, which was amazing

5/5
katie b

LOVED the experience! We had a very patient and kind guide Krystof. I’m actually afraid of dogs, but the dogs were friendly and if you don’t want to you don’t have to be in contact with them. Also, the views up there were magical. Would definitely recommend it to everyone?

5/5
Siti

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