Paperwork
When purchasing a dog—which is ultimately the nature of this transaction—there are several phases beyond the initial application. First and foremost, Eurasiers are a companion breed. It is the responsibility of both the breeder and the buyer to ensure that the Eurasier thrives within their home. For the breeder, this means selecting breeding stock that are health-tested, possess sound temperaments, and exhibit strong conformation that reflects the breed standard.
At Gestalt Eurasiers, puppies are primarily sold under a co-ownership agreement without breeding rights. This approach allows for us to encourage and mentor new enthusiasts in the breed. Co-ownership also allows the puppy's owner to exhibit the dog in AKC conformation events, which is not possible under a limited registration.
The above outlines our general purchase agreement for a Eurasier puppy. The purchase price is $4,000 USD, which includes two $500 rebates: one for achieving AKC titles and another for completing formal health testing. These rebates reward buyers for investing in their dog's physical and emotional wellbeing while also contributing valuable health data to support our breeding program.
All puppies are sold with AKC and CKC Full Registration, but the contract strictly prohibits breeding by the buyer. Provisions are included for returning the puppy to us if necessary, and we are always happy to welcome them back should you no longer be able to provide a home.
An updated contract specific to the litter is provided to prospective puppy buyers as part of the purchase process. While this is tailored to the transaction, we encourage reviewing the general contract ahead of time to ensure transparency and clarity.
AKC & CKC
The puppies are sold with both American Kennel Club (AKC) and Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) registrations. Truthfully, we may move away from CKC as the breed progresses toward full AKC recognition. For now, however, we are maintaining dual registration to ensure flexibility and access to both systems.
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As of 2024, CKC is implementing changes regarding how they recognize pedigrees that originate solely from the AKC Foundation Stock Service (FSS). This shift may make dual registration less practical moving forward. Despite this, it remains a priority for us to connect our dogs to a kennel club with Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) parity, ensuring alignment with the global standard for the breed.
Temperament Testing
Although there Temperament Testing is not an exact science, there are many benefits to having a third party visit the litter at a new, novel location to assist in the assessment of the puppies. We personally use Suzanne Clothier's CARAT, which we have really come to appreciate. The evaluator provides a detailed report on each puppy with a graph akin to the one at the left (Rylli). The CARAT is meant to help you understand your dog’s behavior, sensitivities, preferences and possible challenges, in their interactions with people. While CARAT profiles reflect the behaviors a dog demonstrated in this specific evaluation, it is important to understand that a dog may behave differently under other conditions, including with other dogs and other animals. That being said, in speaking with puppy buyers later, the report on how the puppies behavior as described in their reports has remained accurate to their dog as they've matured and the advice therein has been helpful to reflect back on when normal training troubles arise.​
Maternal Canine Nomograph
Although not strictly necessary, we do choose to do nomographs on our breeding dogs when they are approximately two weeks away from giving birth. This test, through the CAVIDS Titer Testing Lab provides an estimate of the amount of antibody passed to a litter of pups from the mother via her colostrum, which in turn assists in determining the appropriate vaccine schedule for the puppy.
