The Eurasier breed

FCI classification

Group 5
Spitz and primitive types.

Section 5
Asian Spitz and related breeds.

Without working trial.

Origin

The Eurasier originates from Germany. It is a breed that was purposefully developed as a companion dog in the 1960s.

History

In 1960, a cross between a Chow-Chow and a Wolfspitz produced a breed of dog originally called the "Wolf-Chow." Later, after a further cross with the Samoyed in 1973, it was renamed "Eurasier" and recognized by the FCI. The founder of the breed was Julius Wipfel.

Appearance

The Eurasier is a harmoniously built, medium-sized spitz-type dog. It is characterized by erect ears and a dense coat of various colors, long enough that the body proportions remain visible. Medium-strong bone structure.

Important proportions

The length of the body is slightly greater than the height at the withers. The length of the muzzle and the length of the skull are approximately equal.

Temperament

The Eurasier is a self-confident, calm, and balanced dog with a high threshold of excitability. It is watchful and alert without being noisy. It forms a strongly developed bond with its family. It is reserved with strangers but without any aggression. To fully develop this behavior, the Eurasier needs constant, close contact with its family at home and an understanding yet consistent upbringing.

Detailed description

Head

Harmonious, not too broad skull. The shape of the head, viewed from above and from the side, is wedge-shaped. The nasal bridge and the upper line of the skull are parallel.

The skull has a flat forehead; the frontal furrow and the occipital protuberance are clearly visible.

The nose is medium-sized and black-pigmented. The muzzle is moderately strong, neither too coarse nor too pointed, tapering towards the nose. The nasal bridge and the branches of the lower jaw are straight. The edges of the lips are tightly closed and black-pigmented. The jaws are strong, with a wide lower jaw. The teeth are strong and complete, the bite either scissor or pincer. The upper incisors either just overlap the lower incisors or meet them edge to edge. The premolars and molars are in a single row without gaps. All teeth are set vertically in the jaw. The cheeks are barely noticeable.

Eyes

Dark, medium-sized, neither too deep-set nor protruding. The eye openings are set slightly obliquely. The eyelid rims are tightly closed and black-pigmented.

Ears

Set approximately one ear-base width apart, erect, medium-sized, and triangular. Tips slightly rounded. The tips of the ears and the center of the stop form an almost equilateral triangle.

Neck

Medium length, harmonious with the overall appearance of the dog, blending smoothly into the body. Well-muscled. The skin on the throat is tightly closed.

Body

The topline is strong, not too short, with a pronounced withers. The back is firm and straight, very well-muscled. The loin is of good length and width, very well-muscled. The croup is almost flat, broad, and strong. The chest reaches to the elbows, with an oval ribcage. The forechest is well developed but not prominent. The breastbone is long, reaching far back. The underline and belly are moderately tucked up, with slightly drawn-in flanks.

Tail

The tail is set high, rounded, firm, of good thickness, tapering towards the tip. It reaches to the hocks. Densely coated. Carried laid forward over the back, or slightly bent to the side of the body, or curled.

Limbs

The forelegs, viewed from the front, are straight and parallel; viewed from the side, well angulated. The upper arm and forearm are almost equal in length. The shoulders are well-muscled, the shoulder blades slightly sloping. The upper arms are medium length and well-muscled. The elbows lie close to the chest. The forearms are medium length and well-muscled. The pasterns are medium length, strong, completely straight when viewed from the front, and slightly sloping when viewed from the side. The front paws are oval, tight, with moderately arched toes. Strong, dark-pigmented claws. Firm, well-filled, black-pigmented pads. Dense coat between the pads.

The hind legs, viewed from behind, are straight and parallel; viewed from the side, well angulated. The thighs and lower thighs are almost equal in length. The pelvis is slightly sloping. The thighs are medium length, strongly muscled. The knees (stifles) are firm, not too open. The lower thighs are medium length and well-muscled. The hocks are set neither too low, firm, neither turned in nor out. Stable, without leaning forward. The metatarsus is of good length and width. Vertical when viewed from the side. The hind paws are oval, tight, with moderately arched toes. Strong, dark-pigmented claws. Firm, well-filled, black-pigmented pads. Dense coat between the pads.

Movement

Movement is ground-covering, regular, with strong forward drive and a good reach. The back remains firm and balanced in motion. The fore and hind legs move straight forward, moving closer together as speed increases. The preferred gait is the trot.

Skin and coat

The skin is close-fitting and pigmented.

Over the whole body there is a dense undercoat and medium-length, straight, loosely lying guard hair. The muzzle, face, ears, and front of the legs are covered with short hair. The tail and the back of the front legs (feathering) and hind legs (breeches) are covered with longer hair. The coat on the neck is only slightly longer than on the body and does not form a mane.

Colors

All colors and color combinations are permitted, with the exception of pure white and piebald spotting.

Size and weight

Balanced proportions are most important, but reaching the ideal/median values of height at withers and weight is desirable.

Note: Males must have two apparently normally developed testicles that have fully descended into the scrotum. Only functionally and clinically healthy individuals exhibiting characteristics typical of the breed may be used for breeding.

Source: Czech Moravian Cynological Union