Eurasier

History

The Eurasier is a spitz breed and was created by Julius Wipfel in Germany around 1950 by crossing the Chow Chow, Keeshond, (German Wolfspitz) he was named the Wolf-Chow. Then twelve years later the Samoyed was introduced, and he became the Eurasier. In 1973 it was recognised by the FCI (Group 5) Utility Group in the UK.

The intention was to breed a dog for pulling sleds and a companion.

Characteristics

This very vigorous dog is good- natured friendly, calm and stable, though he does tend to be a little noisy with good training this can easily be over come.

The Eurasier is a companion dog and forms a strong bond with his Family and is very good with children. He is very easy to train and always willing to please. Though he is reserved with strangers, he will never attack. He is a vigilant guard dog.

The Eurasier enjoys all kinds of activities, especially if the activities involve their family.

Eurasiers are calm and quiet indoors, outdoors they are lively and enjoy action.

Eurasiers should never be restricted to only a yard or kennel as they do poorly in a kennel environment.

Health

Eurasiers are generally a healthy breed, though a small gene pool in the breed's early years has led to some hereditary diseases being seen occasionally.

Known issues include hip dysplasia and luxating patella. All breeding stock should be screened prior to breeding. A certificate for elbows is also required.

Hypothyroidism as well as eyelid and lash disorders such as such as distichiae, entropian and ectropian.

He has a harsh coat which requires daily grooming as it tends to knot very easily.