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Weimaraner breed information and pictures
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The Weimaraner is part of the Sporting group. The Weimaraner is a dog with Excellent problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Weimaraner is Excellent. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Protection, Sports, Watch Dog The Weimaraner lifestyle is Adaptable to indoor/outdoor living; excellent hunting dog
The Weimaraner is susceptible to hip dysplasia and gastric torsion. It is important that when contacting a Weimaraner breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Weimaraner from a petstore which commonly are known to support Weimaraner puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Weimaraner health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Weimaraner breed standard.
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Weimaraner |
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Group:
Sporting |
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Shoulder Height:
22.50 in - 27.50 in |
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Weight:
70-85 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
High amount |
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Intelligence:
High |
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Suitability for kids:
Good |
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Registries:
AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
Germany - Pointers probably contributed to genealogy. Referred to as the Lost Valley of Tibet. Regarded as a holy dog by the lamas - symbol of good luck. Never sold, only given as gifts. Recognized in England since 1937 and imported into the US in 1956. Accepted into AKC in 1973.
Character:
This dog is friendly, eager to work, intelligent, and energetic.
Temperment:
Provided proper socialization has taken place, this breed gets along fine with other household pets. The Weimeraner gets along fine with other dogs, and is friendly toward children. Although not unfriendly toward strangers, this dog will protect its family in times of danger.
Coat:
Coat can either be short-hiared or long-haired. Either type of coat is can be silver or mouse-colored.
Care
The short-haired Weimeraner has few grooming neads. Periodically use a rubber brush to remove dead hairs. The long-haired type needs to be brushed and then combed. Its ears must be checked to make sure they are clean.
Colour:
Solid light grey
Comments:
Purposes:
Family Pet, Protection, Sports, Watch Dog
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