Breed Standard

Brief Historical Summary
In 1960 a breed was evolved by crossing a Chow Chow and a Wolfspitz. This was first called a Wolf-Chow and then, after crossing with a Samoyed, was renamed Eurasier (Eurasian) and recognized by the FCI.

General Appearance
Balanced, well-constructed medium-sized dog of Spitz type with prick ears and coat in varied colours. Length of coat should be such as still to reveal the body proportions. With medium bone.

Important Proportions
Length of back slightly longer than height at withers. The ratio of length of muzzle and length of cranial region is almost equal.

Behaviour/Temperament
Self-assured, calm, even-tempered with high resistance against any provocation. Watchful and alert without being noisy. Very strongly developed link to his family. Reserved towards strangers without being aggressive. No hunting instinct. For the full development of these qualities, the Eurasian needs constant close domestic contact with his family and understanding, yet consistent training.

Head
Balanced, not too broad skull. Shape of head seen from above and in profile, wedge-shaped. Bridge of nose and skull run parallel.

Cranial Region
Flat forehead with distinct frontal furrow. Well defined occiput. Stop is barely defined.

Facial Region
Nose: Medium size, nose leather with black pigmentation.
Muzzle: Neither too coarse nor too pointed. Tapering towards the nose. Straight bridge of nose and straight mandibles.
Lips: Edges of lips tight with black pigmentation.
Jaws/Teeth: Strong, broad dental in lower jaw. Strong complete set of teeth (42 teeth conforming to usual tooth formation). Bite either scissor or pincer. Upper incisors either fit closely over lower incisors or they meet. Premolars and molars set in one line without gaps. All teeth must be in vertical position to jaw.
Cheeks: Hardly pronounced.
Eyes: Dark, medium size, not too deep-set nor protruding. Lid aperture slightly slanting. Eye-rims with black pigmentation and tight fitting.
Ears: Set apart by about the width of the base of an ear. Medium size and triangular. Prick ears with tips slightly rounded. Tips of ears and centre of stop should form a nearly equilateral triangle.

Neck
Of medium length, in balance with general appearance. Well-muscled. Skin on throat tight-fitting. Flowing transition to body.

General Appearance:
Strong, not too short in back.

Withers:
Pronounced.

Back:
Firm and straight. Very well muscled.

Loin:
Of good length and width, very well muscled.

Croup:
Straight, broad and strong.

Chest:
Reaching to the elbows with oval shaped ribcage. Forechest well developed without being pronounced. Sternum long, reaching far back.

Lower Line:
Slight tuck up.

Tail:
Straight set on, round and firm, of good thickness, tapering towards the tip. Bushy hair. Carried lying forward over back or bent slightly sideways or rolled up. When hanging down, reaching the hocks.

FOREQUARTERS

General Appearance
Seen from front, straight and parallel in position. Seen from side, moderately angulated. Upper arm and forearm of almost equal length.

Shoulders
Well muscled. Lying slightly slanted.

Upper Arm
Medium length, well muscled.

Elbows
Close to chest.

Forearm
Medium length, well muscled.

Pastern Joint
Strong.

Pastern
Medium length, quite straight seen from front, seen from side, inclined slightly forward.

Forefeet
Oval; tigh, moderately arched toes. Strong nails with dark pigmentation. Firm, well cushioned, black pigmented pads. Thick hair between pads.

HINDQUARTERS

General Appearance
Seen from behind, set straight and parallel. Seen from side, with moderate angulation. Upper and lower thigh of almost equal length.

Pelvis
Slightly slanting.

Upper Thigh
Medium length with strong muscle.

Stifle
Solid, angle not too open.

Lower Thigh
Medium length, well muscled.

Hock Joint
Not set too low, stable, neither turning in nor out.

Hock (Metatarsus)
Good length and breadth, vertical when seen from side.

Hind Feet
Oval; tight, moderately arched toes. Strong nails with dark pigmentation. Firm, well cushioned pads. Thick hair between pads.

GAIT
Ground covering with plenty of drive and good forward stride.

SKIN
Tight, pigmented.

COAT

Hair
All over the body a thick undercoat and a medium long, loosely lying, guard hair. Short coat on muzzle, face, ears and front of legs. Tail, back of front legs (feathers) and hind legs (breeches) covered with long hair. Coat on neck only slightly longer than on body, not forming a mane.

Colour
All colours and colour combinations are permitted with the exception of pure white, white patches or liver colour.

SIZE AND WEIGHT

Height at Withers
Dogs: 52-60 cm; Bitches: 48-56 cm.

Weight
Dogs: 23-32 kg; Bitches: 18-26 kg.

The balance of the proportions is most important but the ideals to aim for are medium height and weight:

Height at Withers
Dogs: 56 cm; Bitches: 52 cm.

Weight
Dogs: 26 kg; Bitches: 22 kg.

FAULTS
Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.

ELIMINATING FAULTS

• Lack of correct gender characteristics.

• Absence of a single or several incisors or canines; absence of a single or several premolars 3 or 4, or single or several molars 1 or 2. Anomalies in bite.

• Ectropion, entropion; eyes too deep set or too small.

• Distichiasis (eyelashes arranged in two raws).

• Semi-pricked or pendulous ears.

• Kinky tail.

• Strong lack of pigment.

• Nervousness, shyness, excessive suspiciousness.

• Aggressiveness.

NB: Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.