I just got a dog yesterday - haven't had a dog in 25 years. Shes part greyhound - could outrun a bear. I would never take this dog into lion country, much as I would enjoy camping with her. I read here about people wanting a dog that would sacrifice itslf for its family. If your dog jumped the bear to save you, would you abandon it and run, or stupidly try to get it back from the bear and then have $5000 worth of vet bills and $50,000 of your own medical bills? A lot of dogs are killed by lions in California, even within city limits.
Love your dog - leave em home.
25 years ago I took my dog camping in the Sierras and he was terrified - crawled into the tent and slept between us.
Jim just my 2 cents worth.