Eurasier

• Group 5: Spitz and primitive types
• Section 5: Asian Spitz and related breeds

• Without working trial

Germany

Male: 52-60 cm Female: 48-56 cm

Male: 23-32 kg Female: 18-26 kg

The Eurasier is a recognized by the FCI German breed (FCI Group 5, Section 5, Standard No. 291).

Origin and History

The origin of the breed Eurasians began in 1960 in Weinheim, when Julius tops, the founder of the breed, together with Charlotte Baldamus and a small group of enthusiasts the goal sat down to breed a new breed of Arctic dog type, which should be suitable as a family dog ​​. Top was inspired by the reports of Konrad Lorenz, who had conducted studies on a Chow - German Shepherd hybrid. Konrad Lorenz and Ruth Gruhn from the Institute of Genetics at the University of Göttingen rendered aid in breeding.

The targeted junction of Spitz Keeshond bitches and Chow Chow dogs first emerged Wolf- Chows, Samoyeds were bred in the twelve years later. The breed was recognized in 1973 as Eurasians by the VDH and the FCI.

Description

The Eurasier is a medium sized (up to 60 cm at 32 kg) Spitz type dog family with moderate physique. As color varieties occur: gray wolf, wolf color, dun, red, black or black with badges, other than pure white, white and pied liver color. The coat of the Eurasier is composed of a dense undercoat and long outer coat. Short-haired Eurasian occur only very rarely. A Eurasian has a blue, more or less blue spotted or flesh colored tongue.

Nature

The Eurasier is incorporated into a more confident, calmer and more balanced family dog ​​, the qualities of the breeds. He is attentive ( Keeshond ), without being barking joyfully. Towards strangers he shows restraint (Chow Chow ), but without being anxious. For his family, which he needs constant contact, he is a friendly companion ( Samoyed ). For the full development of these qualities, the Eurasian, like every dog, a knowledgeable, loving and consistent training needs.

Breed clubs

In Germany, Austria and Switzerland, there are some breed associations that belong to their respective governing bodies to FCI:

There are three Eurasier clubs in VDH: the Eurasier Club ( EKW ); the breeding community of Eurasians (ZG ) and the Kennel Club Breed Community Eurasians ( STM ). In ÖKV the Eurasians in the Eurasian Club Austria is grown (ECA ) and the SKG in the Swiss Eurasier Club.