Group: Non-Sporting

Weight: Males 50-70 pounds, Females 40-60 pounds

Height: Males 20-24 inches, Females 16-18 inches



History

Eurasiers were first bred in Germany by a guy named Julius Wipfel during the 1960s. This breeding took place by crossing the Keeshond, the Chow Chow and a bit of the Samoyed in order to contribute some new blood to this specific breeding program. This breed is still fairly new, but slowly gaining popularity.

Characteristics

Eurasiers are very tranquil dogs, and they are very well balanced. This breed is quite alert, but also wary of strangers - although they will not be aggressive toward them. They are watchful and alert, yet reserved towards strangers without being timid or aggressive.

Temperament

The Eurasier will make an excellent companion dog for most families - they are very friendly and good natured dogs. This breed shows a lot of affections towards its owners, and will get along well with children and other dogs if socialised from an early age onwards. Eurasiers are very clever dogs, and they learn fairly quickly.

Care

The Eurasian is not a very high maintenance dog, and not a lot of grooming is needed for these dogs. If these dogs are groomed too much, their woolly undercoats might become loose. It is recommended that these dogs are combed with a comb that has a double row of metal teeth in order to remove all the dead and loose hairs.

Training

Eurasiers are very sensitive dogs, and they will not respond in a positive manner if treated rough. These dogs are not working dogs, and family members should be involved in their training - not just handlers. These dogs should be trained in a consistent manner from an early age onwards, and it is recommended that their owners understand them before starting training. Eurasiers tend to become bored fairly easily, and training should not be recurring - these dogs can also be very obstinate.

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