Eurasier
The Eurasier is a deliberately created modern breed — developed in Germany in the 1960s by Julius Wipfel who crossed the Wolfspitz (Keeshond) with the Chow Chow and later the Samoyed to create an ideal family companion.
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Origin
Germany
Lifespan
12–14 years
Weight
18–32 kg (40–70 lbs)
Height
48–60 cm (19–24 in)
Exercise
30 to 45 min/day
Diet
Omnivore — quality medium-large breed kibble
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Canidae
Genus
Canis
The Story
The Eurasier is a deliberately created modern breed — developed in Germany in the 1960s by Julius Wipfel who crossed the Wolfspitz (Keeshond) with the Chow Chow and later the Samoyed to create an ideal family companion. The breed was specifically designed with the temperament of a family dog in mind from the outset — sociable, calm, and without the excessive guarding or hunting instincts of its component breeds. The result is a medium-large spitz of considerable beauty and exceptionally well-balanced temperament, popular in Germany and increasingly sought internationally.
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Quick Facts
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Physical Profile
Source: wikimedia
The Eurasier is a medium-to-large spitz with a thick, medium-length double coat and a plumed tail carried loosely over the back. The face has the Chow Chow heritage visible in the blue-black tongue (a requirement of the breed standard). The coat is loose and not overly profuse. Colour variety is wide — almost any solid colour except pure white, liver, or spotted. The expression is gentle and calm.
Grooming
Moderate
Shedding
High
Brushing
2-3x-Weekly
Bathing
Every-6-8-Weeks
Coat Colors
Recognized By
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Temperament & Personality
Eurasiers are calm, even-tempered, and adaptable — they were purpose-designed to be ideal family dogs and largely deliver on this intent. They are typically reserved with strangers but not aggressive. They form close bonds with their whole family rather than a single person. Their calm nature means they are less demanding and reactive than many spitz breeds.
Personality Scores
Adaptability
3/5Attention Need
4/5Friendliness
4/5Playfulness
3/5Protectiveness
3/5Living Profile
Ideal Space
House-Small-Garden
Daily Exercise
30 to 45 min/day
Ideal Weather
-10°C to 22°C
Cognitive Benchmarks
Adaptability
30%
Attention
40%
Playfulness
30%
Communication Style
Stress Signals
aloofness with strangers, separation anxiety, barking, withdrawal
Care & Wellness
Professional Care Protocol
- •Moderate daily exercise of 45–60 minutes. The double coat sheds moderately year-round and heavily twice annually — brushing 2–3 times weekly manages this. Early socialisation to manage natural reserve toward strangers.
Nutrition Notes
Chow Chow × Keeshond × Samoyed cross (created 1960s Germany). Hypothyroidism from Chow lineage. Generally healthy. Moderate calorie needs.
Vaccination Schedule
Vaccination Schedule
Senior Care
Hip dysplasia. Hypothyroidism. Luxating patella. Distichiasis. Ectopic ureters. Created by Julius Wipfel in 1960s — intentionally combining best traits of Chow Chow (reserve), Keeshond (friendliness), and Samoyed (eagerness). One of the most balanced breeds temperamentally. 12-14 years.
Wellbeing Activities
Nutrition & Sustenance
Daily Calories (Adult)
1100 kcal
Daily Calories (Young)
800 kcal
Recommended Foods
Foods to Avoid
Health Overview
Hip and elbow dysplasia occur. Hypothyroidism is seen. Distichiasis (extra eyelashes) is documented. Patellar luxation occurs in smaller individuals. Generally a healthy breed.
Common Conditions
Price Estimates
Pricing Guide
Average estimates as of 2025
Intentional three-breed cross (1960s). Not suited to Indian climate. India: rare.
Purchase Price
$1,500 to $3,000
Adoption Fee
$100 to $500
Data from 2025
Fun Facts
The Eurasier has the Chow Chow's blue-black tongue — required by the breed standard — which appears in a breed that is only 60 years old, demonstrating how dominant the tongue colour gene is.
Julius Wipfel, the breed's creator, spent over a decade developing the Eurasier before having it recognised by the FCI in 1973 — his documented goal was to produce a psychologically stable, people-oriented family dog that avoided the extremes of working dog drive and companion dog clinginess.
The Eurasier is one of a very small number of breeds where the founding cross and development history is precisely documented — most breed origins are far less clear.
