Ever hear of an Elo? - DogForum.net

**skunkstripe** · 08-07-2007, 04:32 PM

This is a German breed of dog which originated in 1987 and has primarily the Eurasier, the Bobtail and the Chow-Chow as parent breeds.

The name is a shortened version of "Eloschaboro" and THAT name was taken by mixing up the letters from Eurasier, Bobtail and Chow-Chow.

The larger version dog stands about 20 " high and weighs approx. 60 lbs, the smaller one is 16" high and weighs approx. c26 lbs. They can have a smooth or wiry coat.

There's not much available in English (the wikipedia articel is very short) but there are some pictures on German websites that belong to the breed club and/or breeders.
http://www.ezfg.de/index.php?article_id=26
If I understand the German pages correctly, there was an article about this breed in a major dog magazine three years ago, but the breed is not recognized by any major registry.

Sabledog · 08-07-2007, 04:56 PM

omg they are sooo cute!!! i want one! that is a very interesting combination of breeds, but the results are awsome!

KatzNK9 · 08-07-2007, 04:59 PM

First I've heard of them.

HovawartMom · 08-07-2007, 05:07 PM

they look very much like the Eurasier!.I didn't the breed,though!.

xcolbi · 08-07-2007, 05:09 PM

Aww, they are so cute!

I've never heard of them before. Thanks for sharing!

Doberman's · 08-07-2007, 06:25 PM

Hmm another designer dog. You can't call a cross bred a breed, it's like the goldendoodle, cross not breed.

KCat · 08-07-2007, 07:13 PM

interesting - looks like it's got a good ways to go before developing a consistent breed standard. If they've been working on it since '87 and truly working on getting consistent qualities then I would not call it just a cross-breed but I can see by the considerable variation that it isn't really a "breed" yet either. Something in between.

Some of them are quite appealing - some just look like odd little mutts to me. But ya gotta start somewhere I guess.

LiZzY · 08-07-2007, 08:14 PM

You're right... they all look really different don't they!

They're kinda cute, but I'm not overly keen on em.

**skunkstripe** · 08-07-2007, 09:43 PM

Not sure if it is a designer breed or not. The English wikipedia site has very little:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elo_(dog)
There is a little bit more here:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/en...t=AbstractPlus
and the article was written by researchers at the College of Veterinary Science in Hannover.
And the folks who developed the breed have trademarked the name, which I find very strange.
I was hoping that maybe some of our friends from across the pond might have some first-hand knowledge.

LiZzY · 08-07-2007, 09:44 PM

So, what classifies a designer breed then? Because, from what I understood it was the cross breeding of dogs to kinda make a "made to order" dog. Wouldn't these fall under this catagory?

08-07-2007, 04:32 PM	#1
skunkstripe All American Dog Lover Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England USA Posts: 20,995 Blog Entries: 15 Rep: 359 Unique Rep: 142	Ever hear of an Elo? This is a German breed of dog which originated in 1987 and has primarily the Eurasier, the Bobtail and the Chow-Chow as parent breeds. The name is a shortened version of "Eloschaboro" and THAT name was taken by mixing up the letters from Eurasier, Bobtail and Chow-Chow. The larger version dog stands about 20 " high and weighs approx. 60 lbs, the smaller one is 16" high and weighs approx. c26 lbs. They can have a smooth or wiry coat. There's not much available in English (the wikipedia articel is very short) but there are some pictures on German websites that belong to the breed club and/or breeders. http://www.ezfg.de/index.php?article_id=26 If I understand the German pages correctly, there was an article about this breed in a major dog magazine three years ago, but the breed is not recognized by any major registry. __________________ Help us Help you! Read and understand the Terms of Service, report offensive posts and Forum Reputation. Helpful Tips - in our FAQ Section and Newbie Guide. Connect with DogForum.org members - Add yourself to the dogforum.net member map.chat with us! Things to do - Start a blog. Be sure to visit the DogForum.net photo gallery Let's see YOU! Use your computer to benefit mankind - join the DogForum.org Folding Team. Thanks Fede for the sigpic! I've been fleeced by Draco!

08-07-2007, 04:56 PM	#2
Sabledog Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,918 Rep: 84 Unique Rep: 38	omg they are sooo cute!!! i want one! that is a very interesting combination of breeds, but the results are awsome! __________________

08-07-2007, 04:59 PM	#3
KatzNK9 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 13,351 Rep: 315 Unique Rep: 88	First I've heard of them. __________________ The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue. - Anonymous I've been sprung, scorched, boo'd, hugged, sniffed, admired, gobbled, frosted & HoHoHo'd.

08-07-2007, 05:07 PM	#4
HovawartMom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bundog,FR. Posts: 2,619 Rep: 88 Unique Rep: 35	they look very much like the Eurasier!.I didn't the breed,though!. __________________ http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/00/62/68/rtdx11.jpg RIP, my beloved Priska!.

08-07-2007, 05:09 PM	#5
xcolbi Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,101 Rep: 59 Unique Rep: 28	Aww, they are so cute! I've never heard of them before. Thanks for sharing! __________________ SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PETS.

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08-07-2007, 06:25 PM	#6
Doberman's Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,520 Rep: 304 Unique Rep: 70	Hmm another designer dog. You can't call a cross bred a breed, it's like the goldendoodle, cross not breed.

08-07-2007, 07:13 PM	#7
KCat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,314 Rep: 65 Unique Rep: 26	interesting - looks like it's got a good ways to go before developing a consistent breed standard. If they've been working on it since '87 and truly working on getting consistent qualities then I would not call it just a cross-breed but I can see by the considerable variation that it isn't really a "breed" yet either. Something in between. Some of them are quite appealing - some just look like odd little mutts to me. But ya gotta start somewhere I guess. __________________ KCat

08-07-2007, 08:14 PM	#8
LiZzY Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queensland, Aus Posts: 1,220 Rep: 18 Unique Rep: 6	You're right... they all look really different don't they! They're kinda cute, but I'm not overly keen on em. __________________ ~hailey and knuckles, kickin it in matching sigs~ ~~ Getting Fit With The Forum #002~~ argh! it's getting creepy round here! boo'd by coco-bean, areias, kender, syler & pomeraniancrazy! ~~~~~~~ awww, hugged! thanks lilpantz ~~~~~~~ woot! someone loves me... I've been admired! I RUBY-GIRL (\__/) (='.'=) This is Bunny. Copy and paste Bunny into your (")_(") signature to help him gain world domination

08-07-2007, 09:43 PM	#9
skunkstripe All American Dog Lover Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England USA Posts: 20,995 Blog Entries: 15 Rep: 359 Unique Rep: 142	Not sure if it is a designer breed or not. The English wikipedia site has very little: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elo_(dog) There is a little bit more here: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/en...t=AbstractPlus and the article was written by researchers at the College of Veterinary Science in Hannover. And the folks who developed the breed have trademarked the name, which I find very strange. I was hoping that maybe some of our friends from across the pond might have some first-hand knowledge. __________________ Help us Help you! Read and understand the Terms of Service, report offensive posts and Forum Reputation. Helpful Tips - in our FAQ Section and Newbie Guide. Connect with DogForum.org members - Add yourself to the dogforum.net member map.chat with us! Things to do - Start a blog. Be sure to visit the DogForum.net photo gallery Let's see YOU! Use your computer to benefit mankind - join the DogForum.org Folding Team. Thanks Fede for the sigpic! I've been fleeced by Draco!

08-07-2007, 09:44 PM	#10
LiZzY Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queensland, Aus Posts: 1,220 Rep: 18 Unique Rep: 6	So, what classifies a designer breed then? Because, from what I understood it was the cross breeding of dogs to kinda make a "made to order" dog. Wouldn't these fall under this catagory? __________________ ~hailey and knuckles, kickin it in matching sigs~ ~~ Getting Fit With The Forum #002~~ argh! it's getting creepy round here! boo'd by coco-bean, areias, kender, syler & pomeraniancrazy! ~~~~~~~ awww, hugged! thanks lilpantz ~~~~~~~ woot! someone loves me... I've been admired! I RUBY-GIRL (\__/) (='.'=) This is Bunny. Copy and paste Bunny into your (")_(") signature to help him gain world domination

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