Eurasiers - Information & Club Directory

The Eurasier is a spitz type dog breed which originated in Germany in the 1960s. They are a companion breed which that bonds tightly to it’s family but maintains a polite, dignified reserve toward strangers. Easy to train, adaptable and with a moderate energy level they are a suitable family pet for individuals as well as family’s with children. As with any dog, they do best when they are set up to succeed by exposing them to a variety of environments, animals and people. 

Eurasiers are a fun breed in that no individual dog looks quite the same as the next. They come in a varied array of colors and all coat colors are permitted as per the breed standard except for liver, pure white and irregular white patches. They can have a dark face mask, or they can have light white masks (“reverse masks”). In addition to the variety in coat color, eurasiers can have purple tongues, pink tongues or spotted tongues. 

Finding a Breeder

Eurasiers are a rare breed in the US, and are presently in AKC FSS. That being said, they are fully recognized under FCI & within the Canadian Kennel Club. As with any pedigree dog, choose a breeder who health tests the parent dogs for both heritable genetic conditions which are common within the breed as well as their hips, eyes and patella. A breeder who seeks to showcase their dogs in sport or conformation is also worth pursuing, as the eurasier is an adaptable breed and showcasing how well they excel in a variety of areas is a noble pursuit which is engaging for the dog and owner alike.
For the benefit of your future dog and the health of the breed as a whole, working with a breed club is the ideal place to begin your search for a eurasier puppy. This will build your confidence in finding an ethical breeder who is working to advance the breed’s health, conformation & temperament. Just as important as breeding purposely for the well-being of the breed, it is important that your individual breeder be someone you’re comfortable with who rears their puppies within the home and socializes them well during those key early weeks. A breeder who advocates for a puppy rearing protocol such as Avidog or Puppy Culture is important, although experienced breeders may adopt techniques from either or both systems.

The eurasier community is tight-knit, and regardless of where you live, you benefit from approaching your local breed club to see which breeders are planning litters. From that list, consult with several breeders and find who you’re most comfortable with. Ask about their lines, the health of their adult dogs, and how the puppies will be raised. Let the breeder get to know you, and you them, as for the life of your dog the breeder should be a willing support system for you.

A supportive friendship with your breeder is worth pursuing.

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Health Testing

Every dog breed, in an effort to improve the breed, has traits or conditions which we seek to diminish. By testing adult dogs prior to breeding, we hope to improve the breed as a whole over successive generations.

In the US, check OFA to verify results. The information is publicly available. Listed recommended tests courtesy of the USEC. 

In addition to health tests listed, breeders may test for colors which can predict faults (white or pibald coloring) as well as what color puppies a dog may produce. These are purely optional, as eurasiers are bred for health & temperament not coat color.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

  • Patellar Luxation
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Diseases
      – Distichiae

GENETIC, CONGENITAL & OTHER

  • Thyroid
  • Dandy Walker-Like Malformation
  • Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB)
  • Brucellosis
  • Pancreatic Function Test

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