Coat care
The Eurasier has a double coat with a dense undercoat and medium-length guard hair. Caring for it is not demanding but requires regularity.
- Brush at least once a week - regular brushing removes dead hair and prevents matting
- Brush puppies more frequently - it is important to get puppies used to brushing from an early age, so brush every other day
- The coat is self-cleaning - the Eurasier coat has a natural self-cleaning ability; mud falls off once it dries
- Do not bathe too often - frequent bathing disrupts the coat's natural protective layer. Bathe only when truly necessary and use dog-specific shampoo
- During shedding (usually twice a year), daily brushing is needed
First days in a new home
The transition to a new home is a challenging period for a puppy. Here are some tips to make this transition easier:
Whimpering and homesickness
- The puppy may whimper for the first 2-3 days, especially at night - this is a normal reaction to being separated from its mother and siblings
- Do not take the puppy to your bed when it cries - you would create a habit that is difficult to change later
- Instead, praise the puppy when it is quiet and calm
- You can give the puppy a blanket or toy that smells like its previous home
Digestive issues
- The puppy may have diarrhea in the first days, caused by the stress of the environment change and possibly a change in food
- In case of diarrhea, administer Smecta (available over the counter at pharmacies) according to the instructions
- If diarrhea persists for more than 2-3 days or is accompanied by other symptoms, visit a veterinarian
- Initially feed the same food the puppy was receiving from the breeder, and make any changes gradually
House training
- House training requires patience and consistency
- Take the puppy outside regularly - after every meal, after sleeping, and after playing
- When the puppy relieves itself outside, praise it immediately
- Do not scold the puppy when an accident happens indoors - simply clean up calmly
- Gradually, the puppy will understand that it should relieve itself outside
