Weimaraners have coats ranging in colour from mouse-gray to silver-gray and can sometimes have a small white marking on their chests. They have grey, blue-grey or light amber coloured eyes, and a grey nose.
Adult Weimaraner
Origin of the Weimaraners
Weimaraners were originally bred as a hunting dog in the early 19th centaury. They would typically hunt bear, boar, deer and wolves, but nowadays are used as a bird dog or a water retriever.
Weimaraners were imported into the USA in 1929, and were recognised as a breed by American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1943. The breed has remained at a good standard, due to the care and responsibility of good breeders.
Weimaraners are now used for a variety of different roles, including: aids for disabled people, guarding, hunting, pointing, police work, retrieving, search & rescue tracking and watchdogs.
Sizes of Typical Male and Female Weimaraners
Weimaraners are a fairly large, athletic breed. Males are typically around 61-69cm (24-27 inches) tall, whilst females are quite a lot shorter at 56-53cm (22-25 inches). Males weigh approximately 25-32 kg (55-70 pounds), whilst females weigh between 23-29 kg (50-65 pounds).
Weimaraner Temperament
Weimaraners are an intelligent, happy and affectionate breed, and are very quick learners. They need good firm training straight from being a puppy; otherwise they can become very stubborn and may challenge their owner to become pack leader. They need to be told what is expected of them and for how long, otherwise they can become stressed, destructive and restless.
Although Weimaraners are very good with children, they do have a strong prey instinct and should be not trusted with small animals, such as hamsters, guinea pigs and rabbits, for example.
Weimaraner Coats
A Weimaraner’s coat is short and smooth and sits tight against the dog’s body. The dog requires little to no grooming, and only needs bathing when necessary. The only thing that needs regularly checking is the claws to make sure they are trimmed down.
Exercise Your Weimaraner
Weimaraners need regular exercise, and should be taken on a long daily walk or jog. They should be allowed of the lead in a safe, enclosed area, so they can run free.
The breed should be fed small meals, preferably after walks and not before, as they can be prone to bloating.
What Health Problems can Weimaraners Suffer From?
As well as being prone to bloating, Weimaraners are also known to suffer from hip dysplasia and are ranked 102nd of a total of 153 breeds that have high test results for the illness.
The Life expectancy of a Weimaraner
Weimaraners usually live on average between 10 and 12 years.
The cost of a Weimaraner
Weimaraner puppies cost between £550 and £650.
Weimaraner Puppies
Weimaraners typically have 6-8 puppies in their litters. As soon as you bring your puppy home training should begin, as the puppy can become very stubborn and cause you more problems in the long term.
Silver-Gray Weimaraner Puppy
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