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Development of the Eurasier
In the 1950's the ethologist Konrad Lorenz, Nobelprize winner, wellknown for his work with geese, turns his interest to the creation or better the recreation of the dog that was to become the Eurasier.
A recreation indeed, his idea was to recover the original spitz-type, that through the centuries was devided into two branches, an asian and an europeen branch.
This type he was looking for existed in the form of the russian Laïkis
especially the Laïki of Nenetz. But in the 1950's it was impossible to import dogs confined in Siberia.
It's the german breeder Julius Wipfel, inspired by Lorenz, who undertakes the task of breeding this especially well-balanced dog from the Wolf-spitz (keeshound) and the Chow-chow.
They did not just want to create another breed, but recover the basic caracteristics of the oldest family of domestic dogs and make a compagnon dog perfectly adapted to this 21st century.
The basic breeds
The largest and the most original spitz, good watchdog, very loyal to his family, no hunting instincts.
Important point for the breeding of the Eurasier was the strong maternal instincts for their young.
Undesirable was their tendancy to bark and the very abondant coat.
The Chow-chow
Ancient asian breed, with a strong personality, rather suspicious of strangers and a good watchdog.
Undesirable for the creation of the Eurasier was the chow's health
problems, poor reproduction and the very strong independance.
The result of the first crossbreeding: the Wolf-Chow
The first dogs emerging from these crossbreedings where allready close to the desired result.To increase elegancy and caracter the Samoyed was added.
The Samoyed
Named after a nomadic people of Siberia, this dog with the smiling face is also one of the oldest breeds on earth.
Important for the Eurasier was the good health and the gentle caracter.
General appearance of the Eurasier
Dog of Spitz-type, medium-sized, harmonious proportions, pricked ears,
beautiful luxurious coat in various colors.
Size and weight
Males:
52 to 60 cm
23 to 32 kg
Females:
48 to 56 cm
18 to 26 kg
Grooming
The beautiful coat of the Eurasier is easily maintained by a weekly
brushing, as it is selfcleaning and shedding only occurs in the springtime.
Colors
All colors and combinations possible,
except white, white-patches and liver.
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