Elo (dog)

Germany

Little Elo: 35-45 cm Large Elo: 46-60 cm

Little Elo: 10-15 kg Large Elo: 22-35 kg

The Elo is not recognized by the FCI German dog breed. The name " Elo " is subject to trademark protection; the breeding of the breed is supervised by the Elo Breeding and Research Foundation ( EZFG ). This is not connected to the VDH or the FCI.

History

The Elo - breeding project began in 1987 under the name " Eloschaboro " of the 3 main output breeds - is intended to alert Eurasier, Bobtail and Chow. To broaden the breeding base and the expansion of the gene pool later Samoyed and Dalmatian was still crossed. The focus of the junction of the Eurasian and the Bobtail, which continue to be checked occasionally during the Elo stood. The objective of the breeding project was to grow a family and social dog, which should combine the advantages of these breeds in itself. Selected is primarily on nature and health; Coat type and coat color were secondary. The standard was also written in terms of health: prick ears that should not be prone to ear infections, a straight back, which is designed to prevent hip dysplasia, and a tail that will propose for items less, thus reducing the risk of injury.

After the breed was first called Eloschaboro, was chosen the short form Elo ( Eurasier, Bobtail, Chow ), which is registered as a trademark. Owner of the trademark in the EU and Switzerland are Heinz and Marita Szobries, the founder of the breed. With the trademark of the breed is to be achieved, that the proprietor granted the license to a single breed association whose members must meet the prescribed requirements for their breeding dogs. This is also to avoid that those interested get a Elo to unauthorized breeder or dog dealer who sells his puppies under the name Elo. In 2011, there were approximately 130 Elo - breeding sites in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

A sub-variant is the little Elo. Here's Pomeranian, Spitz Medium, Pekingese and Japanese Spitz were also added taken for breeding.

Breeding

For breeding a Ankoerung is required in which the dogs are evaluated in a test after being given points. Tested is given inter alia, a high stimulus threshold. In addition, health examinations are prescribed: It is grown only with HD grade A or B, grade B may only be bred with an A - partner. A veterinary examination of the eyes is also prescribed for breeding approval.

A similar project is being pursued with the breeding by crossing and further breeding of Wällers.

Nature

The Elo is a quiet, pretty undemanding family dog. He has a very high threshold and shows little or no hunting behavior. He has an average movement and desire is self-confident and playful. The social behavior of the Elos is the focus of breeding and is influenced by special breeding programs.

Appearance

Elos have medium-sized, wide-set good mobile prick ears, they carry the tail curled over the back. Elos also be pied bred multi-colored in different colors. They have small rounded paws.

The Elo is grown in two sizes each with two variants of the coat:

  • Large Elo 46 - 60 cm shoulder height of 22 - 35 kg
  • Little Elo 35 - 45 cm shoulder height of 10 - 15 kg
  • Straight Hair
  • Wire haired

The appearance within these groups varies widely, the smooth- haired Elo sees a Eurasian, the wirehaired a bobtail, but with erect ears, most similar. In a litter of puppies can occur as a smooth hair and wire haired - Elos with different coloration and spotting.

Diseases

From a breeding point of view, the problem of low population size with the risk of inbreeding and its consequences of inbreeding depression, increased incidence of hereditary diseases, including among others the frequent occurrence of distichiasis, which resulted in corneal damage can occur when Elo. It is in the acceptance for breeding an eye exam required in order for the Distichiasis is not inherited. In addition, an X-ray examination for the avoidance of hip dysplasia for breeding suitability is necessary and it is required of each breed dog a blood sample.

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