Breed Health

The Eurasier is generally a healthy breed, this is so because of the strict and continual efforts of the German Eurasier Clubs, where the breed originates from. Now that the Eurasier is becoming known and loved in many more countries it is vitally important that the relevant health checks advised by Eurasier Clubs world-wide and responsible breeders and owners, continue to be carried out to ensure the good health of the breed.
It is especially important when introducing a new breed to a country that these health checks are done on any Eurasier that is being considered for breeding, so as to give the breed the best start. It is also an advantage for breed records, to test dogs that are not going to be bred from, so that a more accurate overall picture of the health of the Eurasier can be obtained.

The health problems that are required to be tested/checked for are:

Hip Dysplasia
Dogs residing in the UK should have their hips X-rayed by a vet and given a score by the BVA (British Veterinary Association)
(The system may vary with dogs residing in different countries)

Entropion, Ectropion & Distichiasis
This can be checked by a vet .

Patella Luxation
This is a check that a vet can do by manipulating the Patellae to check for degrees of movement.

Another test that is being carried out by breeders/owners in some countries is for:
Elbow Dysplasia

Dogs residing in the UK have their elbows X-rayed by a vet and given a score by the BVA (British Veterinary Association) This can be carried out at the same time as the hips.

Scoring systems may vary with dogs residing in or originating from different countries.