EUROHOUND

Apartment Living

Good for 1st Time Owners

Tolerance Levels

Affection for Family

Kid Friendliness

Stranger Friendliness

Ease of Grooming

General Health

Trainability

Prey Drive

Exercise Needs

Energy Level

History

In the early 1980s, Norway and Sweden initiated the first-ever mixing of the German Short-haired Pointer and Alaskan Husky, naming the result Eurohound. As the imported North American racing dogs couldn't match the Husky's performance, mushers felt the need to develop a completely new crossbreed. These dogs needed to possess the sledding ability of the Husky as well as the intelligence and willingness to work with the Pointer.

Varieties

Approximately half of Eurohounds have black ears with white circles or solid patches of spots, while some exhibit numerous spots all over their bodies. The ratio of Pointer and Husky appearances in this breed is inversely proportional to each other.

Interesting Facts

The term "Eurohound" was coined by Alaska sled racing and dog expert Ivana Nolke.

Temperament & Personality

With their energetic and extroverted nature, Eurohounds love to be engaged in work. They form strong bonds with humans and often look to their masters for leadership. They are very loyal, affectionate, and intelligent. Eurohounds don't enjoy being confined indoors or in apartments; they prefer to walk, roam, and run in open environments. They can dig a hole in just a few minutes and have a strong hunting instinct, sometimes indulging in occasional chasing.

Care

Exercise

Eurohounds have a strong inclination for speed, which is evident at the start of every race or training run. They are quite fond of playing with people and working in front of sleds. With chiseled and muscular bodies, their physical development takes around three years, slightly longer than classic sled dogs. Eurohounds are socially well-disciplined and easy to handle. They are always prepared for a free run, even in large groups, though they aren't as interested in individual hunts. Their endurance comes from Husky genes, while their impressive speed is attributed to Pointer genes.

Grooming

Eurohounds form close bonds with humans and require a lot of direct interaction. They behave well indoors, and it's often said that your first and last love will be none other than a Eurohound. As they don't shed much, occasional brushing with a hard brush is sufficient. They need minimal bathing to maintain their natural skin.

Health Problems

Eurohounds are generally considered a healthy breed. Some commonly reported health problems include hip and elbow dysplasia.

Training

The somewhat independent and stubborn nature of Eurohounds makes training them challenging. They quickly become bored with repetitive activities and can be particularly difficult to housebreak. Effective training requires a calm, experienced, and confident handler with a firm, no-nonsense approach to prepare them for iterative tasks.