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Dogs
# The Eurohound: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Sweden
Scandinavian sporting dog, the Eurohound shines with its speed, sociability and endurance during intense efforts.
Size MediumLife expectancy 12–15 yearsBudget ≈ €107/monthPuppy €600 – €800
[Find a breeder 1](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-eurohound) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=eurohound)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Very good
Daily exercise needs Very high
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Fair
Other pets Very good
Tolerance of being alone Good
Guarding instinct Fair
Strengths and weaknesses
- Great athletic potential: He was selected for speed, explosiveness, and sustained efforts over short to medium formats.
- Very sociable: He generally cohabits well with his fellow dogs and enjoys family life.
- Easy maintenance: His short coat requires little day-to-day care aside from regular brushing.
- Very high exercise needs: He does not tolerate inactivity well and needs real physical exertion every day.
- Not well suited to apartment living: He thrives better in a home with a secure outdoor space.
- Possible hunting instinct: Vigilance is useful with small animals, especially if socialization has been insufficient.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Very active people: This dog is suitable for owners able to provide sport, long outings and regular activities.
- Canine traction sports: It is particularly suited to canicross, bikejoring and sprint or middle-distance efforts.
- Households with other dogs: Its great sociability often makes group life with other dogs easier.
Not recommended for
- Sedentary lifestyles: A not very active daily routine does not meet its physical and mental needs.
- Small spaces without sufficient exercise: Without access to exercise and long outings, it may struggle with the constraint.
- Living with small mammals without precautions: Its hunting instinct can complicate life with certain NACs or rodents.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
58 cmEurohound
- Height at the withers
- 50–65 cm
- Weight
- 16–30 kg
- Coat
- Short
- FCI group
- Sled sport dog (not recognized by the FCI)
- Origin
- Sweden
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Eurohound in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Eurohound was developed in Scandinavia from the 1990s onwards, notably in Sweden, to obtain a highly competitive dog. It comes from crosses between the Alaskan Husky and pointers, especially the German Shorthaired Pointer. This selection aimed for qualities of speed, explosiveness and endurance useful in sled dog racing, in canicross and in bikejoring, particularly in sprint and mid-distance formats.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Eurohound is a medium-sized dog with an athletic and muscular body, built in a rather rectangular format. Its head is long, its ears are semi-drooping and of medium length, and its long tail is carried low or at mid-height. Its coat is short, and its color is often black with or without shades and light markings, sometimes spotted over more or less extensive areas. The eyes are generally dark brown or blue, sometimes with heterochromia.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Active, lively and playful, the Eurohound is also extremely sociable. It generally lives very well with its fellow dogs and enjoys the presence of its family. At home, it knows how to remain calm when it has been able to get enough exercise. It is pleasant to live with, close to its humans and often good with children, while still being able to retain a hunting instinct inherited from its pointer-type ancestors.
Playful Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
The Eurohound needs exercise, space and a daily routine structured around activity. It copes poorly with prolonged inactivity and thrives more in an environment where it can run, play and work regularly. It clearly prefers a house with a large secure garden to apartment living, even if it can be calm at rest after sufficient exertion.
Training
## Training and socialization
The education of the Eurohound requires consistency, regularity and a positive approach. Rewards, play and motivation to make an effort give good results with this sporty dog. Early socialization is useful to strengthen its adaptation to life in the community and to better manage any possible hunting behavior toward small animals.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Eurohound
The purchase price of the Eurohound remains relatively moderate for a sporting dog, but the real budget then depends above all on the level of activity, equipment, veterinary follow-up and the quality of the diet.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/eurohound/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Eurohound is generally a robust dog, well suited to an active life and sustained physical exertion. As with other sporting dogs from working lines, its overall condition depends greatly on the quality of training, diet, recovery, and veterinary follow-up.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/eurohound/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Eurohound needs good-quality food, suited to its level of activity. A sporting dog by nature, it benefits from a substantial ration in terms of protein and energy when its expenditure is high.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/eurohound/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Eurohound is a breed whose history and standard deserve to be known before acquisition, in order to choose a breeding kennel consistent with the intended use.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Eurohound
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Eurohound a good family dog?
Yes, provided that its exercise needs are truly met. Well exercised, it is sociable, pleasant to live with and often good with children.
### Can the Eurohound live in an apartment?
This is not its ideal setting. The Eurohound prefers a house with a large secure garden and a very active daily routine rather than a sedentary city lifestyle.
### Is the Eurohound easy to maintain?
Yes, its short coat requires simple maintenance with regular brushing once or twice a week and basic care for the ears, eyes and nails.
## Find a Eurohound breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Eurohound breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Eurohound breeders by country
[1 breeder of Eurohound in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-eurohound/germany)
[All breeders of Eurohound in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-eurohound)
## Ready to welcome a Eurohound?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-eurohound)
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