Adult
weight range
Ideal male weight
is 26kg (57lbs), Ideal female weight is 22kg (48.5lbs)
Average
lifespan
12 years
Adult
height at shoulder
Males:
Ideal male height is 56cm (22")
Females: Ideal female height is 52cm (20.5")
Average
weekly cost
$15
Colour
Eurasiers come in
all colours but white or white patches. You Can get Black, Black/Tan,
Red, Fawn, Grey etc. Thanks to the Chow Chow genes, the breed also has a
variety of tongue colours, which are pink, blue and spotted.
Grooming
Eurasiers shed
their undercoat twice a year, between then however there is very little
moulting. In general this breed takes very little grooming compared to
other breeds with similar coats, a good brush should keep the coat
in condition, with a bit more work for those showing.
History
Eurasiers have only
been around for approx. 50 years. They were developed by Professor
Julius Wipfel in Germany who was looking to create the ideal family dog.
He chose healthy, good tempered dogs from the Chow Chow breed and bred
them with chosen Wolfspitz (a breed similar to the Keeshond) bitches. In
later years he then Bred the 'Wolf-chow' dogs with the Samoyed. These
puppies where then given the name 'Eurasier', which came from the fact
it was descended from breeds from Europe and Asia.
Positives
The Eurasier is a
healthy breed, who is very family orientated. They are even-tempered and
enjoy to take part in a variety of activities with their family. They
are good with Children and small animals, however as with all dogs,
socialisation is key with each puppy.
Negatives
The biggest
negative with this breed is availability, with them being so rare it can
sometimes take a while to find a puppy, however they are worth the wait.
This is also not a kennel dog, they have been bred to be with the family
therefore, it is not a breed that you can leave in the back garden.
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