Eurasier Information
Asimov Eurasier’s,would like to intorduce you to our very own eurasiers, all our dogs are family pets and live inside our home as one of the family interacting with not only us but our daughter and cats, this gives our eurasiers the very best socialisation possible.
Eurasier History
In the 1960's Julius Wipfel crossed the Chow-Chow and Wolf-Spitz to create the wolf chow. His reason for crossing these breeds was his quest to create the perfect dog, one that would make the best family pet. Thus in the mid 1960's he added a new strand to the gene pool that of the Samoyed. He called this new breed the Eurasier, being as the breeds used to generate this dog originated in Europe and Asia.
Each of the dogs used in the breeding program where of the same generation, as it was essential that balanced morphological and psychological characteristics where achieved only those that did not have heavy resemblance to either breed where kept.
The goal / target of the strict breeding program was to create a dog that as earlier mentioned perfect by this we mean that it had certain characteristic properties that the creator Mr Wipfel identified as being most desirable.
But even though the Eurasier was created in the 1960's it was not formally recognised by any club / society / body until the 1970's, when the German Kennel Club until 1973.
At Present the breed can be found in many countries around the world but it is only a sparse amount in comparison to any of the better-known breeds.
Eurasier Breed Standard (UK)
Interim
General Appearance
Medium size dog of spitz type with a wide variation of colours. Balanced, well constructed, slightly longer than high.
Characteristics
Devoted family companion.
Temperament
Self assured, calm, and of even temperament. Bonds strongly with its family. Reserved with strangers without any signs of aggression.
Head and Skull
Wedge shaped viewed from above and in profile. Flat skull of moderate width. Distinct frontal furrow and well defined occiput. Barely defined stop. Parallel planes to foreface and skull which are approximately equal in length. Cheeks barely pronounced. Tapering muzzle neither too coarse nor too pointed. Black, medium sized nose.
Eyes
Dark, oval, slightly slanting and medium size, neither deep set nor protruding. Close fitting, black pigmented rims.
Ears
Medium size, triangular, with slightly rounded tips. Carried pricked. Set apart about the width of the base of an ear. Tips of ears and stop almost form an equilateral triangle.
Mouth
Lips close fitting with black pigmentation. Strong broad lower jaw. Perfect regular and complete scissor or level bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping or meeting lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
Neck
Well set on, well muscled and of medium length. Without throatiness.
Forequarters
Well muscled. Medium boned. Legs straight and parallel when viewed from the front. Shoulders slightly sloping. Moderate angulation. Upper arm of approximately equal length to forearm. Elbows held close to the chest. Pasterns strong and slightly sloping.
Body
Length of body from point of shoulder to point of buttock greater than height at the well defined withers. Back firm and straight with good length and width of loin. Croup broad, level and strong. Oval shaped ribcage reaching to elbows. Forechest well developed without exaggeration. Sternum extending well back. Slight tuck up.
Hindquarters
Legs straight and parallel when seen from behind. Strongly muscled upper and lower thighs of almost equal length. Moderate turn of stifle. Sound, strong hocks turning neither in nor out. Rear pasterns of good length, vertical when viewed from the side.
Feet
Oval, tight with moderately arched toes. Firm, well cushioned, black pigmented pads with thick hair between. Strong, dark pigmented nails.
Tail
High set. Round and firm, of good thickness, tapering towards the tip. Carried forward, curved or curled over the back or to one side. When at rest and if hanging down, would reach the hocks.
Gait/Movement
Moves with strides of moderate length. Straight coming and going.
Coat
Harsh topcoat of medium length, loosely lying, with thick undercoat. Shorter on muzzle, face, ears and front of legs. The tail and backs of legs well feathered with long hair. Coat on neck slightly longer than on body without forming a mane. Tight, well-pigmented skin.
Colour
All colours, and colour combinations are permitted, with the exception of white patches on body, pure white, or liver.
Size
Height at withers: dogs 52-60cms (20½ -23½ ins), bitches 48-56 cms (19-22 ins). Weight: dogs 23-32 kg (51-70½ lbs), bitches 18-26 kg (40-57 lbs).
Ideal height and weight: dogs 56cm (22ins), 26 kg (57 lbs), bitches 52 cms (20½ ins), 22 kg (48½ lbs).
Faults
Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.
Note
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
Last Updated - June 2006
FCI Eurasier Breed Standard
Translation: Mrs. C. Seidler.
Origin: Germany.
Date of the original valid standard publication: 6th January 1994.
Utilisation: Companion dog.
Classification F.C.I.: Group 5 Spitz and primitive type.
Section 5 Asiatic Spitz and related breeds.
Without working trial.
Brief historical summary:
In 1960 a breed was evolved by crossing a Chow Chow and a Wolfsspitz. This was first called "Wolf-Chow" and then, after crossing with a Samoyed, was renamed "Eurasier" (Eurasian) and recognized by the F.C.I.
General appearance:
Balanced, well constructed medium sized dog of Spitz type with prick ears and coat in varied colours. Length of coat should be such as still to reveal the body proportions. With medium bone. Important proportions: Length of back slightly longer than height at withers. The ratio of length of muzzle and length of cranial region is almost equal.
Behaviour / Temperament:
Self-assured, calm, even tempered with high resistance against any provocation. Watchful and alert without being noisy. Very strongly developed link to his family. Reserved towards strangers without being aggressive. No hunting instinct. For the full development of these qualities, the Eurasian needs constant close domestic contact with his family and understanding, yet consistent training.
Head:
Balanced, not too broad skull. Shape of head seen from above and in profile, wedge-shaped. Bridge of nose and skull run parallel.
Cranial region:
Flat forehead with distinct frontal furrow. Well defined occiput.
Facial region:
Nose: Medium size, nose leather with black pigmentation.
Muzzle: Neither too coarse nor too pointed. Tapering towards the nose. Straight bridge of nose and straight mandibles. Lips: Edges of lips tight with black pigmentation.
Jaws/Teeth: Strong; broad dental in lower jaw. Strong complete set of teeth (42 teeth conforming to usual tooth formation). Bite either scissor or pincer. Upper incisors either fit closely over lower incisors or they meet. Premolars and molars set in one line without gaps. All teeth must be in vertical position to jaw. Cheeks: Hardly pronounced.
Eyes: Dark, medium size, not too deep set nor protruding. Lid aperture slightly slanting. Eye-rims with black pigmentation and tight fitting.
Ears: Set apart by about the width of the base of an ear. Medium size and triangular. Prick ears with tips slightly rounded. Tips of ears and centre of stop should form a nearly equilateral triangle.
Neck: Of medium length in balance with general appearance. Well muscled. Skin on throat tight fitting. Flowing transition to body.
Body: General appearance: Strong, not too short in back. Withers: Pronounced. Back: Firm and straight. Very well muscled. Loin: Of good length and width, very well muscled.
Croup: Straight, broad and strong. Chest: Reaching to the elbows with oval shaped ribcage. Forechest well developed without being pronounced. Sternum long, reaching far back.
Lower line: Slight tuck up. Tail: Straight set on, round and firm, of good thickness, tapering towards the tip. Bushy hair. Carried lying forward over back or bent slightly sideways or rolled up. When hanging down, reaching the hocks
Limbs:
Forequarters:
General appearance:
Seen from front, straight and parallel in position. Seen from side, moderately angulated. Upper arm and forearm of almost equal length.
Shoulders: Well muscled. Lying slightly slanted. Upper arm: Medium length, well muscled.
Elbows: Close to chest. Forearm: Medium length, well muscled.
Pastern joint: Strong. Pastern: Medium length, quite straight seen from front, seen from side, inclined slightly forward. Forefeet: Oval; tigh, moderately arched toes. Strong nails with dark pigmentation. Firm, well cushioned, black pigmented pads. Thick hair between pads.
Hindquarters: General appearance: Seen from behind, set straight and parallel. Seen from side, with moderate angulation. Upper and lower thigh of almost equal length. Pelvis: Slightly slanting.
Upper thigh: Medium length with strong muscle.
Stifle: Solid, angle not too open.
Lower thigh: Medium length, well muscled.
Hock joint: Not set too low, stable, neither turning in nor out.
Hock (Metatarsus): Good length and breadth, vertical when seen from side.
Hind feet: Oval; tight, moderately arched toes. Strong nails with dark pigmentation. Firm, well cushioned pads. Thick hair between pads.
Gait: Ground covering with plenty of drive and good forward stride.
Skin: Tight, pigmented.
Coat:
Hair:
All over the body a thick undercoat and a medium long, loosely lying, guard hair. Short coat on muzzle, face, ears and front of legs. Tail, back of front legs (feathers) and hind legs (breeches) covered with long hair. Coat on neck only slightly longer than on body, not forming a mane.
Colour: All colours and colour combinations are permitted with the exception of pure white, white patches or liver colour.
Size and weight:
Height at withers: Dogs:
52-60 cm,
Bitches:
48-56 cm.
Weight: Dogs: 23-32 kg, Bitches: 18-26kg.
The balance of the proportions is most important but the ideals to aim for are medium height and weight.
Height at withers: Dogs: 56 cm, Bitches: 52 cm.
Weight: Dogs: 26 kg, Bitches: 22 kg.
Faults: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.
Eliminating faults: Lack of correct gender characteristics. Absence of a single or several incisors or canines; absence of a single or several premolars 3 or 4, or single or several molars 1 or 2. Anomalies in bite. Ectropion, entropion; eyes too deep set or too small. Distichiasis (eyolashes arranged in two raws). Semi-pricked or pendulous ears. Kinky tail. Strong lack of pigment. Nervousness, shyness, excessive suspiciousness. Aggressiveness.
N.B.: Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum