Eurasier Dog: overview, origin, temperament, description
Brief overview of the Eurasier breed:
The Eurasier (Eurasian) breed was created between the 1940’s and 1960’s in Germany. This dog was meant to be a restored version of the Russian Laika, and today’s Eurasier dog bears similarities to the Laika. The breeds used to create this dog were German Wolfspitz, Chow Chows and Samoyeds. The breed is very popular in its native Germany and throughout Europe, however it is considered rare on the North American continent. Eurasiers can be shy and timid but they are relatively quiet dogs and they seldom bark. Colors of their coats can vary from red, gray, fawn to black and mahogany. (white and pinto are not permitted) They are medium sized dogs, about 19-24” tall at the shoulder, and they weigh between 40 to 70 lbs.
Origin:
The father of the Eurasier breed is professor Julius Wipfel from Germany, whose goal was to create the ideal dog for families. He took Chow Chow dogs and mated them with large German Wolfspitz. One of the offspring from this union was later crossed with a Samoyed dog. Great care was exercised in picking the dogs for this breeding program, because they had to have a very good temperament and also be in good health. The breed was first recognized in 1973 by the FCI and the CKC approved it in 1995. This dog is also known as Eurasian instead of Eurasier, especially on the CKC website.
Temperament:
Eurasier dogs bond strongly with their owners and develop best when they are included in all activities a family might engage in. They are fast learners and love to please, and they are also great with other small animals and children. Surprisingly enough, Eurasiers do not seem to have a natural hunting instinct which explains why there are such great dogs in situations when other breeds might fail. They are somewhat reserved towards strangers and can be pretty good watchdogs as they will only bark when a stranger approaches their “properties”. It is important to socialize these dogs early on in their lives and it is also a good idea to invest time into training them. Other than through training, this dog’s full potential is best developed when he’s in close and constant contact with his family, which why it’s best not to isolate your Eurasier outside.
Description:
This being a dog with sledding aptitudes, its requirement for activity is of moderate intensity. When properly exercised outside, this dog is rather quiet and calm indoors.. Males can weigh up to 70lb 932kg) and grow as tall as 23.4 in (60 cm). Females are proportionately smaller Coat: Eurasiers have a medium-length double coat that is soft, straight, abundant and luxurious. This type of coat requires regular brushing, especially during seasonal shedding periods. Their colors range from cream, red to fawn and grey, sable, black and tan, and even solid black. Eurasiers may also have blue-black tongue, a trait inherited from the Chow Chow dog breed.
