Eurasian

Eurasier

Eurasian – front view — Photo: Siasegos, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Eurasian – head — Photo: Stiller Beobachter from Ansbach, Germany, CC BY 2.0, source

Eurasian – puppy — Photo: Jörg Heimann, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Key facts

FCI group	5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of origin	Germany
Category	Medium
Weight	18–30 kg

Recognition features

Medium-sized spitz with prick ears and varied colours (no pure white or piebald)
Medium-long, thick coat over a dense undercoat
Bushy tail carried over the back

Purpose

German companion breed developed in the 1960s; calm family dog with a very strong bond to its people.

History

In 1960 the breed was evolved by crossing Chow Chow and Wolfspitz, first called "Wolf-Chow" and renamed Eurasier after the addition of Samoyed. It was founded by Julius Wipfel and recognised by the FCI.

Coat

Thick undercoat with medium-length, straight, loosely lying guard hair; all colours except pure white and piebald.

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