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Dog
breed description
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The Eurasier is relatively
new to North America, but is quite popular in its native Germany where
it is known as the "ideal housedog". It is a medium sized
spitz breed with a thick woolly undercoat, and soft, rich, medium length
outer coat in various colors, ranging from fawn or beige to mahogany
red, and wolf-gray to black. Its bushy tail curls proudly over its back,
and the dark, almond-shaped eyes exhibit a frank, intelligent expression.
Interestingly, the Eurasier can also have a blue-black or spotted tongue.
The Eurasier is a clean and
quiet dog with a tender and affectionate nature, and is well suited
to family life. It enjoys children and adopts a paternal attitude with
infants, never displaying any jealousy toward them. It is important
to note that while hardy enough to live outside, Eurasiers must be allowed
to reside indoors! If not included in everyday family activities their
spirit will be broken, and they will also suffer from loneliness and
pine away if kept outdoors or in a kennel.
The Eurasier needs to be
part of the household and is loyal to all members of the family. However,
it has a reserved and distrustful demeanour toward strangers, and paired
with a natural instinct to protect, it thus makes an excellent watchdog.
It barks an alarm only when necessary, and when provoked emits a deep,
wolf-like growl.
Eurasiers are highly intelligent,
alert and quick-witted; very easily trained with an overwhelming desire
to please. They are extremely sensitive to harsh words or discipline
and respond best to soft reprimand. They can be quite mischievous during
the first few months of puppyhood, but become more reserved as they
mature. Nevertheless, adult dogs still can be extremely playful.
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