History
The Eurasier breed originated in 1960 by Charlotte Balmadus, Julius Wipfel and other breeders of such kind. They bred Chow Chow and Wolf Spitz to get a breed of the new variety. Earlier it was referred as Wolf-Chow, but later on, it was changed to Eurasier after the introduction of Samoyed into the breeding process. The FCI recognized it in 1973 and Canadian Kennel Club in 1995.
Temperament and Personality
Since they are companion dogs, they require attention from its people and are best suited for apartment life. They might have separation anxiety if left alone for an extended period and might be aggressive at times. Their calm and even-tempered nature helps them to bond well with family members and also enjoys their company. They go well with children and other pets if behaved well with them. Although, they cannot be a good watch dog since they lack in attacking skills when sensing any danger.
Exercise
According to their active and high energy level, it needs to go for long leash walks for an hour or so. Allow them to run and play games in a yard or a fenced area to keep them fit mentally and physically.
Grooming
The grooming session of the dog is not so hectic even though it has a double length coat. They require daily brushing and warm baths when necessary. The loose fur of the dog can be removed by blowing him dry. Another maintenance essential for it is trimming of nails, brushing of teeth in two-three days and checking and cleaning of eyes and ears now and then.
Health Problems
Being a hybrid dog, it is a healthy one with some common health problems that it might inherit. They are hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, distichiae, entropion, and ectropion.
Training
Eurasier puppies are easy to train, mainly if taught by any of the family members. It is essential for them to socialize with visitors as they are highly aversive towards strangers. Avoid harsh means to communicate, instead, use positive techniques to teach them. To avoid unpleasant occurrence, train them to walk on a leash.
Feeding
Provide the pet with 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry dog food every day. Add food that is rich in nutrients in their diet and avoid over-feeding.
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