These enormously fluffy white dogs are kind giants, until someone threatens one of their flock. Created in the Pyrenees Mountains that separate France and Spain, the breed's traits were adaptability and protection for sheep herds.
Rough-coated chow chows are robust bundles of fluff with short noses, deep-set eyes, and manes surrounding their faces. They are arguably the most bear-like of all the canines that resemble bears.
A bear may not even be a bear if you observe him swimming in a lake or lounging on the beach; instead, he might be a Newfoundland! born as marine working dogs in the frigid provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
In the Caucasus Mountains, which separate Europe and Asia, the Caucasian shepherd dog, also known as the Caucasian Ovcharka or Russian bear dog, was trained to be a strong and courageous guardian of herds.
Samoyeds are affectionate and gregarious dogs who were developed to survive extremely severe climates in Siberia and the far north of Asia. These days, medium-sized "polar bear dogs" survive the summer perfectly well inside a home with air conditioning.
Is there anything more stuffed animal-like than a Pomeranian puppy in terms of appearance? They even rank among the cutest teddy-bear dogs on our list, and as they get older, their adorableness just grows.
The Keeshond is a medium-sized dog breed that resembles a bear and is ideal for families seeking a devoted family member and loving companion. Even now, these bundles of gray, black, and cream fur take great pride in their duty as companion dogs for Dutch bargemen.
Though they may be a little timid with strangers, the Eurasier is similar in size to the Keeshond and has several traits in common with that breed, such as a bear-like look and a strong desire to be with their human family.
Would you like to be girth? Would you like fluffy stuff? Would you prefer a large dog with a bear-like appearance? The Tibetan mastiff is a bear-like dog that was once raised in the high Himalayas as a guardian, but it is also a joyful, devoted family pet today.