Eurasier

German professor Julius Wipfel created the Eurasier breed in the 1940s by crossing the Chow Chowa nd German Spitz. Then, he crossed that offspring with the Samoyed. They are popular in Germany as companion breeds as they are easier to live with than other Spitz types.

Ideal Eurasier owners need to be prepared for lots of grooming—and lots of vacuuming. Although this is one of the easier spitz types, “easier: is a relative term, so prior experience with the harder-to-motivate, more independent breed types such as terriers, hounds, or other spitz breeds would be an advantage.

Brace yourself for two hours or more of exercise, daily, no matter what horrible weather the skies throw at you. The exception however is when it is warm. Daily exercise is needed for this breed. They are not built to cope with exercising in the heat. On hot days, entertain your Eurasier dog with puzzle toys and water-based games and keep them calm and cool. The rest of the year you can keep your Eurasier dog breed interested and motivated by mixing up what you do and where you go with a variety of interesting walks, training, dog games, and fun.

You won’t need a huge home but the Eurasier does shed a lot of hair and can pick up a lot of water and mud. Hardwood floors that are easily vacuumed and mopped will be a bonus. A fenced yard is important for these dogs, as these agile pooches can jump, dig, and climb their way to the excitement and thrills of the outside world if given the opportunity. Best suited to the wooded suburbs or vacation homes, their watchful and slightly suspicious nature around strangers makes urban living very stressful for them.

It’s best to groom a Eurasier every other day, with a deep groom once a week. During shedding season, you’ll need to up that to grooming daily. So get the vacuum ready. Their double coat can mat to the skin if not groomed thoroughly, and can easily hide minor injuries and dog parasites. Remember to check paw pads, limb feathering, ears, and eyes daily, and ensure that your Eurasier is clean under their tail as this is another area where unpleasant tangles can occur.

These fluffy pups delight in dog training and are more trainable compared to many Spitz breeds. However, they aren't naturally inclined to repeat behaviors solely for the sake of it. To motivate them, you'll need to employ a diverse range of food rewards and toys creatively. With dedication, you'll find them to be enthusiastic and eager partners in any activity you engage them in, rewarding you with doggie smiles and a sunny disposition.

The Eurasier is a sharp, clever breed, easily capable of knocking small children over. Because of this they are better suited with older children or those with a lot of time to dedicate to the dog as a hobby rather than simply a pet.

The cost of an Eurasier from a breeder is significantly more than the cost of adopting one from a local shelter or rescue. The adoption fee usually covers additional items such as spaying or neutering, vaccines, and microchipping.