Eurasier

General Infomation - Eurasier

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History

The Eurasier, also known as the Eurasian, is a Spitz-type dog that was developed in mid-1900 in Germany as a sled dog. It traces its roots to the Chow Chow, the Keeshond and the Samoyed. It was formally recognised by the German Kennel Club in the 1960s.

Temperament The Eurasier is a good family dog, especially with children, however, he is reserved with strangers. He is an alert dog that is a good learner, is generally quiet, and always eager to please.

Upkeep This is a breed that can have its exercise needs met with moderate exercise. A good walk on leash, combined with a vigorous game, can satisfy its needs. It can live outside in temperate or cool climates, but it is such a sociable dog that it prefers to share its life with its family. The double coat needs brushing once or twice weekly, and more when shedding.

Eurasier

A breed standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics, temperament, and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function with soundness essential. Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions and exaggerations, as well as being mindful of features which could be detrimental in any way to the health, welfare or soundness of this breed.

Breed Standard - Eurasier

Origin: Germany.

Brief Historical Summary: In 1960 a breed was evolved by crossing a Chow Chow and a Wolfspitz. This was first called “Wolf-Chow” and then, after crossing with a Samoyed, was renamed “Eurasier” (Eurasian) and recognised by the Federation Cynologique Internationale.

General Appearance: Balanced, well constructed medium sized dog of Spitz type with prick ears and coat in varied colours. Length of coat should be such as still to reveal the body proportions. With medium bone.

Important Proportions: Length of back slightly longer than height at withers. The ratio of length of muzzle and length of cranial region is almost equal.

Characteristics

Temperament: Self-assured, calm, even tempered with high resistance against any provocation. Watchful and alert without being noisy. Very strongly developed link to his family. Reserved towards strangers without being aggressive. No hunting instinct. For the full development of these qualities, the Eurasian needs constant close domestic contact with his family and understanding, yet consistent training.

Head: Balanced, not too broad skull. Shape of head seen from above and in profile, wedge-shaped. Bridge of nose and skull run parallel.

Cranial Region: Flat forehead with distinct frontal furrow. Well defined occiput

Stop: Barely defined.

Nose: Medium size, nose leather with black pigmentation.

Muzzle: Neither too coarse nor too pointed. Tapering towards the nose. Straight bridge of nose and straight mandibles.

Lips: Edges of lips tight with black pigmentation.

Cheeks: Hardly pronounced.

Eyes: Dark, medium size, not too deep set nor protruding. Lid aperture slightly slanting. Eye-rims with black pigmentation and tight fitting.

Ears: Set apart by about the width of the base of an ear. Medium size and triangular. Prick ears with tips slightly rounded. Tips of ears and center of stop should form a nearly equilateral triangle.

Neck: Of medium length, in balance with general appearance. Well muscled. Skin on throat tight fitting. Flowing transition to body.

Body: The general appearance is strong, not too short in back.
Withers - Pronounced.
Back - Firm and straight. Very well muscled.
Loin - Of good length and width, very well muscled.
Croup - Straight, broad and strong.

Chest: Reaching to the elbows with oval shaped ribcage. Forechest well developed without being pronounced. Sternum long, reaching far back.
Lower Line - Slight tuck up.

Tail: Straight set on, round and firm, of good thickness, tapering towards the tip. Bushy hair. Carried lying forward over back or bent slightly sideways or rolled up. When hanging down, reaching the hocks.

Forequarters: The general appearance, seen from front, straight and parallel in position. Seen from side, moderately angulated. Upper arm and forearm of almost equal length.
Shoulders - Well muscled. Lying slightly slanted.
Upper Arm - Medium length, well muscled.
Elbows - Close to chest.
Forearm - Medium length, well muscled.
Pastern Joint - Strong.
Pastern - Medium length, quite straight seen from front, seen from side, included slightly forward.
ForeFeet - Oval; tight, moderately arched toes. Strong nails with dark pigmentation. Firm, well cushioned, black pigmented pads. Thick hair between pads.

Hindquarters: The general appearance, seen from behind, set straight and parallel. Seen from side, with moderate angulation. Upper and lower thigh of almost equal length.
Pelvis - Slightly slanting.
Upper Thigh - Medium length with strong muscle.
Stifle - Solid, angle not too open
Lower Thigh - Medium length, well muscled.
Hock Joint - Not set too low, stable, neither turning in nor out.
Hock (Metatarsus) - Good length and breadth, vertical when seen from side.
Hind Feet - Oval; tight, moderately arched toes. Strong nails with dark pigmentation. Firm, well cushioned pads. Thick hair between pads.

Gait: Ground covering with plenty of drive and good forward stride.
Skin: Tight, pigmented.

Coat: All over the body a thick undercoat and a medium long, loosely lying, guard hair. Short coat on muzzle, face, ears and front of legs. Tail, back of front legs (feathers) and hind legs (breeches) covered with long hair. Coat on neck only slightly longer than on body, not forming a mane.

Colour: All colours and colour combinations are permitted with the exception of pure white, white patches or liver colour.
Height At Withers - Dogs 56 cm (22 in), Bitches 52 cm (20.5 in).
Weight - Dogs 26 kg (57lb), Bitches 22 kg (48.5lb).

Faults: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.

• Lack of correct gender characteristics;
• Absence of a single or several incisors or canines; absence of a single or several premolars 3 or 4, or single or several molars 1 or 2. Anomalies in bite;
• Ectropion, entropion; eyes too deep set or too small;
• Distichiasis (eyelashes arranged in two raws);
• Semi-pricked or pendulous ears;
• Kinky tail;
• Strong lack of pigment;
• Nervousness, shyness, excessive suspiciousness; and
• Aggressiveness.

Note: Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog and on the dog’s ability to perform its traditional work.