| Group: Non-Sporting | | | | or kennel. This would cause them to sulk and |
| Weight: Males 50-70 pounds, Females 40-60 pounds | | | | become miserable. These dogs enjoy all kinds of |
| Height: Males 20-24 inches, Females 16-18 inches | | | | activities, and are usually peaceful and calm when |
| Overview | | | | indoors. When they are outside, they will love all the |
| During the 1950's a family with the name of Wipfel | | | | action and attention. |
| started to embark on the creation of a model family | | | | Care |
| companion dog. Julius Wipfel, known as the 'father of | | | | The Eurasian does not require a whole lot of |
| the Eurasier' had many partners and devotees who all | | | | grooming. The woolly first coat of this breed might |
| worked very hard to make this dream become a | | | | become loose if they are groomed excessively. It is |
| reality. In 1960, Julius Wipfel evidently defined his | | | | suggested that the Eurasier is combed with a comb |
| goals when he created this new breed. The original | | | | that has a double row of metal teeth. By doing this, |
| goal was to create a medium-sized Spitz family dog. | | | | all dead and loose hairs will be removed. |
| This dog should've commanded respect. But also be | | | | Training |
| calm and well-balanced. These dogs should've also | | | | Seeing that the Eurasier is a very sensitive dog, it is |
| been good looking with coats that had beautiful | | | | vital that their training sessions are conducted in a |
| different color coats. At first the new breed was | | | | positive manner. It is important for the family to be |
| named 'Wolf-Chow', but in 1972 after some | | | | involved in the training of these dogs seeing that |
| discussions with leading Wolf-Chow enthusiasts, Julius | | | | they are not working dogs. The Eurasier should |
| Wipfel chose to include the Samoyed. Almost | | | | receive training that is consistent, and it is advised for |
| immediately after this the breed was documented by | | | | owners to first understand this breed before they |
| the German Kennel Club and renamed as the Eurasier. | | | | engage in training sessions with them. Training |
| Temperament | | | | sessions should be varied; otherwise this breed will |
| The Eurasier is a peaceful and very balanced dog | | | | become bored very quickly. |
| that is also very observant and attentive. They are | | | | Health problems |
| fairly aloof towards strangers, but they are not | | | | In general, the Eurasier is a very healthy breed due |
| hostile. This breed forms strong attachments to their | | | | to the efforts of the original German Eurasier Clubs. |
| families and are also very affectionate toward | | | | Seeing that this breed is becoming more known and |
| children. For all of these qualities to fully develop, the | | | | loved in many different countries, it is imperative that |
| Eurasier will need regular close contact with their | | | | the appropriate health checks are done. Some of the |
| families. This breed is very sensitive toward cruel | | | | health problems that should be tested for include hip |
| words or discipline, and will do best with training that | | | | dysplasia, entropion and distichiasis. Patella luxation can |
| is positive. The Eurasier is not the ideal working dog, | | | | be checked for by your local vet. |
| and should also not be restricted to a garden, crate | | | | |