Spitz companion Medium size 18-32 kg

Eurasier

A calm, family-devoted spitz that bonds hard to its people, so it does poorly with long days alone despite modest exercise needs.

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Quick overview

Medium
Size
18-32 kg, 48-60 cm
Moderate
Activity
Moderate; a good walk and play each day
Low
Alone-time tolerance
Prefers company; struggles with long days alone
Moderate
Trainability
Willing but with quiet spitz independence
High
Coat care
Thick double coat; brushing several times a week
Excellent
Fit with kids
Excellent and patient with children
Very good
Other pets
Generally good with other dogs and pets
Light
Health burden
Hip Dysplasia, Hypothyroidism

The Eurasier typically weighs 18-32 kg, stands 48-60 cm, and lives 11-13 years.

Consider this breed if…

you want a calm, quiet family dog without working-dog intensity,
someone is home most of the day - this breed lives for its family,
you enjoy grooming and don't mind seasonal fur everywhere,
you accept a dog that is polite but reserved with strangers.

Do not consider this breed if…

the home is empty through full workdays - isolation genuinely harms this breed,
you want an outgoing dog that greets every stranger warmly,
you want a jogging or sport partner with high drive,
you are not prepared to wait - reputable litters are few and spoken for.

A typical day with a Eurasier

  1. 7:00 · Morning
    Relaxed walk, 30-45 minutes
  2. 9:30 · Midmorning
    Lies where it can watch the family
  3. 13:00 · Noon
    Nap; the thick coat prefers cool floors
  4. 16:00 · Afternoon
    Play or short training, gentle pace
  5. 18:30 · Evening
    Second walk, then settles with everyone
  6. 22:00 · Night
    Sleeps calmly; barks only when it matters

Temperament and training

Attachment to family Very high
Calmness High
Reserve with strangers High
Independence Moderate
Vocality Low
Prey drive Low
Common owner mistakes
Planning kennel or backyard life for a dog bred purely for family closeness · Forcing stranger interactions instead of letting it warm up on its own · Neglecting the undercoat until it mats during seasonal blowouts

Family and environment

Kids Excellent
Patient and gentle; one of the best spitz breeds for kids.
Dogs Good
Peaceful and rarely quarrelsome with other dogs.
Cats Good
Low prey drive; usually easy alongside household cats.
Apartment Works
Quiet and calm indoors; daily walks still required.
House with a yard Suitable
Enjoys a yard but wants to be inside with you.
City Works
Unfazed by urban life when its people are near.
Countryside Suitable
Happy anywhere the family is; heat is the only enemy.
Health data provided by RealVetCost
Overall health burden Light

Detailed health data - inheritance, prevalence, course, and typical treatment costs - lives in a separate expert database. This is general guidance, not veterinary advice - confirm any decision with your vet.

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Top health concerns
Hip Dysplasia Joint malformation; screen breeding stock
Hypothyroidism Seen in the breed; manageable with daily medication
Luxating Patella Kneecap slips out of its groove; breeders screen for it
Eyelid disorders Entropion and distichiasis occur; check eyes at vet visits

Similar breeds - by reason

Not visually similar - similar in what they mean for you.

One of its founding breeds, sunnier and more social
Samoyed
A friendly, sociable spitz with a famous smile - its heavy shedding coat, need for company and vocal nature are the main commitments.
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The other founding breed, more aloof and stubborn
Chow Chow
A dignified, aloof breed that bonds to one or two people - clean and quiet, but stubborn and not a cuddly family dog.
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Friendly mid-size spitz with more pep
Icelandic Sheepdog
A friendly, vocal Nordic herding spitz - trainable and great with family, but talkative and shedding heavily, needing daily activity.
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Eurasier cost in the US?
Plan for $2,000-$3,500 and a wait. The breed is rare in North America, litters are carefully planned through breed clubs, and waitlists of a year or more are normal. Over an 11-13 year life, food and routine vet care typically add $15,000-$20,000+; the breed's relatively good health helps keep surprises down, but hypothyroidism means lifelong medication if it appears.
Are Eurasiers good family dogs?
Excellent ones, for the right schedule. The breed was created specifically as a family companion: calm, quiet, patient with children and peaceful with other pets. The non-negotiable is presence - a Eurasier that spends every day alone becomes withdrawn and unhappy. It is a dog for households where someone is usually home.
Are Eurasiers aggressive or shy with strangers?
Neither, when well bred and socialized - the correct temperament is reserved. A Eurasier will ignore your guests until it has decided about them, and it does not want petting from people it just met. That aloofness is written into the standard. Shyness or fearfulness beyond that points to poor breeding or missed socialization.
How much grooming does a Eurasier need?
A thorough brushing session two or three times a week, daily during the twice-yearly coat blow when the undercoat comes out in handfuls. No trimming or professional grooming is required, and the coat stays surprisingly clean. Never shave a double-coated spitz; in hot climates manage with shade, water and timing walks.