Eurasier
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Dog ( domestic dog ) |
The Eurasier, or Eurasian, is a spitz type breed of dog that originated in Germany through cross-breeding between popular European and Asian Spitz. It is widely known as a wonderful companion that maintains its own personality, has a dignified reserve with strangers, has a strong bond to its family, and is relatively easy to train.[according to whom?]
Appearance
The Eurasier is a balanced, well-constructed, medium-sized
The male has a height of 52 to 60 cm (20–23.5 inches) at the withers and weighs between 23 and 32 kg (50–70 lb) and the female has a height of 48 to 56 cm (19–22 inches) at the withers and weighs between 18 and 26 kg (40–57 lb).
Temperament
Eurasiers are calm, even-tempered dogs. They are watchful and alert, yet reserved towards strangers without being timid or aggressive. Eurasiers form a strong link to their families. For the full development of these qualities, the Eurasier needs constant close contact with its family, combined with understanding, yet consistent, training. They are extremely sensitive to harsh words or discipline and respond best to positive reinforcement. The Eurasier is a combination of the best
Eurasiers were bred as companion dogs; as such, they do poorly in a kennel environment such as those commonly used for institutionally trained service dogs, nor are they well suited for the social stresses of working as a sled or guard dog. Eurasiers should never be restricted to only a yard, kennel, crate, or chained up. They would pine and become depressed. Within these limitations, Eurasiers can work very well as therapy dogs. This breed enjoys all kinds of activities, especially if the activities involve their family. Eurasiers are calm and quiet indoors; outdoors they are lively and enjoy action.
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Eurasier puppy with "wolf grey" coat
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Eurasier with "black and tan" coat
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Eurasier with "black and tan" coat
History
Eurasiers originated in
Today, unethical breeders sometimes try to pass off a Keeshond/Chow Chow mix as a Eurasier. While they are genetically similar, these mixes cannot be classified as Eurasiers.
The Eurasier breed was recognized by the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) in 1995 as a member of Group 3 (Working Dogs).
The Kennel Club announced in December 2012 that with effect from April 1, 2013, the Eurasier breed will transfer from the imported register to the breed register.[2]
Health
Eurasiers are generally healthy dogs, though a small gene pool in the breed's early years has led to some hereditary diseases being seen occasionally. Known issues include
Ethical preservation breeders will ideally be conducting appropriate health testing as well as achieving titles on their breeding stock in conformation and performance sports, which together demonstrate they are good representatives of the breed standard in health, temperament, and appearance. Health testing requirements should include OFA scores for hips, elbows, patellas, eyes, dentition, Dandy-Walker Like Malformation, and Auto-immune hypothyroiditis. Breeding stock should be tested for hypothyroidism at minimum every two years or should they begin to demonstrate any symptoms. While hypothyroidism can be controlled with medication, dogs or bitches diagnosed with hypothyroidism should not be bred.
See also
References
- ^ "Eurasier - Price, Temperament, Life span". Dogbreedslist. Archived from the original on 2019-01-19. Retrieved 2020-09-13.
- ^ "Eurasier moves from imported to breed register". Dog World (newspaper). Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
- ^ "Suomen Eurasier Kerho ry.: Terveys" [Finnish Eurasier Club: Health] (in Finnish). Retrieved 2022-10-11.
- ^ "Zuchtgemeinschaftfuer Eurasier e.V.: The known hereditary defects in Eurasiers". Archived from the original on 2010-04-06. Retrieved 2010-03-13.
- ^ "Health | Eurasier Club of Canada".
- Annelie Feder et al., Eurasier heute. German book with English translation.
- Alfred Mueller, Origins and History of Eurasiers, 2003, an in-depth study on the website of the ZG.
- Julius Wipfel, Eurasier. In this book dated 1974, Julius Wipfel outlined his ideals on how to care, keep and breed Eurasiers. For an English translation turn to the KZG.
External links
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