Eurasier dog breed information, temperament, care
The Eurasier dog is a very fashionable pet in its homeland, Germany, but it’s a fairly new breed on the North American continent. This ideal house pet is a medium sized dog belonging to the Spitz family. It has a luxurious soft coat with double layers with a wide range of color possibilities. Popular colors are fawn, dark red, wolfish gray and even black. Like other Spitz dogs, it carries its furry tail curled up over its back, and it has almond shaped dark eyes. This can also have a blue-black (spotted) tongue which is something inherited from Chow Chows.
It is a very affectionate and clean dog that is perfect as a family pet, especially because it is tolerant with children. It is very loyal to family members and is suspicious of strangers. Its strong protective instinct makes him a great watchdog as it barks only when necessary (it can also produce a deep wolf like growl when upset.) Its thick coat allows it to survive outdoors, however this dog would be unhappy isolated, and should thus be kept close to the family indoors. Isolated Eurasiers will become depressed and waste away.
This breed is also very intelligent, and easy to train due to its alertness and quick mind, but also because of its great desire to please. Just like a Siberian Husky, is it can be rather mischievous during its puppy-hood (it outgrows this trait with age to become more reserved eventually, but is still playful) and is also very sensitive to discipline or harsh words. It is better to use soft scolding when your Eurasier dog is misbehaving.
Male Eurasiers range in size from 20-23 inches at the withers (52-60 cm) and can weigh from 50-70 pounds (23-32kg). Females are 19-22 inches (48-56cm) and weigh 40-57 pounds (18-26 kg). As mentioned previously, Eurasiers are clean dogs and do not have a typical dog smell if they are kept in a clean environment. They do not require more than 2 or 3 baths per year. The coat can be kept well by brushing it weekly, however daily brushing may be necessary during seasonal shedding phases. Regular daily walks will keep your dog exercised and happy.
The Eurasier dog has a life expectancy of about 12 to 15 years and it is a healthy dog with hardly any health issues. It is a very adaptable dog that does well in urban dwellings such as houses or apartments. For reproductive purposes, responsible breeders try to pick only Eurasiers with a calm and good temperament, and who have a clean bill of health for hip dysplasia, patella luxation, and congenital eye disease (entroprion, ectroprion). Make sure you ask for information about this from a breeder if you decide to add a Eurasier your family.
The Eurasier dog is a great choice if you want an all-around good family pet, especially if you don’t mind a bit of hair. This dog is very intelligent, easy to train because it loves to please, and is also very clean. It is no wonder the Eurasier is so beloved in its native Germany!
