Eurasier
FSS Group
Height at Shoulders
19-24 in
Weight
40-70 lbs
Life Expectancy
12-16 yrs
History
The Eurasier is a relatively new breed, originating in 1972 in Germany. The Euasier's creator, Julius Wipfel, wanted to create a family-oriented breed with the social behavior of a wolf. In 1960, he crossed Chow Chows with Wolfspitz's to create a "Wolf-Chow". In 1972, the first Eurasier was born when he crossed his "Wolf-Chows" with Samoyeds. Today, there are many cases of unethical breeders crossing Keeshonds with Chow Chows and trying to pass them off as Eurasiers.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Eurasiers will display the exact characteristics typical of the breed, most share a personality and temperament can be generalized by the characteristic rankings below.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
★☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
★★★☆☆
Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
★★☆☆☆
★★★★☆
★★★☆☆
★★☆☆☆
★★★★☆
Intelligence
★★★☆☆
Affection Towards Family
★★★☆☆
Friendliness Towards Strangers
★☆☆☆☆
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
★★★★★
Exercise Needs
★★★☆☆
Energy Level
★★☆☆☆
Sensitivity
★★★★☆
Noise Level
★★★☆☆
Prey Drive
★★☆☆☆
Shedding
★★★★☆
Common Traits
Calm, tolerant, and good-natured
Devoted and protective of family and thrive on companionship
Happiest with a family where someone is home during the day
Generally reserved towards strangers, but not timid or aggressive- they'll warm up to people but on their own time
Tend to be sensitive and don't respond well to harsh training or scolding