Eurasier

Also called Eurasian and Eurasian Dog

  • Great with kids
  • Sheds a lot

The Eurasier is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred in Germany as a companion dog. They are intelligent, loyal, and affectionate, and make excellent family pets.

Weight
40–71 lb (18–32 kg)
Height at the shoulder
19–24 in (48–60 cm)
Life span
12–15 years
Exercise
About 60 minutes a day
Coat
Medium, Double
Origin
Germany (1960s)

Traits

Family and friends

  • Children: Great with children
  • Other dogs: OK with other dogs
  • Strangers: Reserved with strangers

Home and activity

  • Energy: Moderately active
  • Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
  • Barking: Barks a little
  • Training: Fairly easy to train

Care

  • Grooming: Regular brushing
  • Shedding: Sheds a lot
  • Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Calm Even-tempered Family-oriented Reserved with strangers Self-assured Watchful

Coat colours

Black, black and tan, fawn, red and wolf grey

Males and females

MeasureMalesFemales
Weight 51–71 lb (23–32 kg) 40–57 lb (18–26 kg)
Height 20–24 in (52–60 cm) 19–22 in (48–56 cm)

Recognized by

Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)


Caring for an Eurasier

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Veterinarians

Check-ups and vaccinations through its 12–15 years.

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Groomers

A groom every few months keeps its coat in good shape.

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Dog walkers

Needs about 60 minutes of exercise a day.

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Dog trainers

Can be stubborn: a trainer helps from the start.

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Sources

Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).