Weimaraner Breed Information Puppies and Breeders Australia

Breed Type: Gon Dog
Country of Origin: Germany
Size:  Medium /Large
Also known as : Weim, Grey Ghost or Velcro dog(they love their owners!)
Males: Height: 63–68cm, Weight: 32–37
Females:  Height: 58–63cm, Weight: 25–32
Exercise Requirements: High
Care Requirements: Medium
Lifespan: 10-12 years
Best Suited as: Family Pet

To those unfamiliar with the Weimaraner they could easily be mistaken for a juvenile Dobermann having a light fur colour day. The breeds have some slight physical similarity both being higher at the shoulder than the Withers and being athletic dogs but on closer inspection the Weimaraner is really a very different dog.

Appearance
the Weimaraner is an athletic dogs, with a very stereotypical gundog conformation. Their legs are strong and straight without any hint of coarseness. They are well-balanced roughly as tall as long. Traditionally their tail is docked the legislation in Australia limits this except in cases of medical necessity.

The coat is short and smooth is without any undercoat they are particularly susceptible to cold. Considering their origins as a hunting dog in Germany that they were bred with short coats is curious. The code itself bones and colour from blue to a mousy grey and silver grey. As you'd imagine with a short coat a dog they are not heavy shedders even in spring.
Along head version is recognised in the UK though not in the US.

History
The Weimaraner was initially bred as a gundog to royalty in Germany. They are expected to take part in hounds to be game so they were bred to their bravery intelligence, stamina and to an extent, their fierceness. As important as a hunting ability was their regal appearance as evidenced by the development of their short coats in an area where long coats would have been more suitable.

The short coats made them unsuitable for outdoor kennelling and they were kept inside with their owners which is perhaps the reason why the breed today desires to the point of existence on living closely with their owners.  The Weimaraner likely cry it is not allowed to slip inside and given such permission will assume its place of rest is on your bed.

When big-game hunting became less popular across Europe their application as a working dog was change from big-game hunter to gundog.  With their short further and square confirmation clearly they were not as well suited to this task as other breeds however they were certainly capable.  They were trained to retrieve down birds from water and their wet feet and streamlined confirmation makes an excellent swimmers regardless that they lack the necessary fur type to do well in cold water.

Their square build gives them less spring in their back than other gundog is such as pointers and certainly less than sight hounds so they are not known for their incredible speed.  They were prized however to their intelligence, the desire for closeness with their family thus making them an excellent combined working dog and family pet. 

Temperament
There are a curious breed temperament wise, highly intelligent, eager to please and natural hunters.  They have no livestock Guardian history back their history is quite the reverse as the hundreds of years they have been kept as doted on indoor working dogs.  As a result they can often be highly demanding a their owners attention and will pine if left alone. They are leaners and followers - that is -they will seek to have physical contact with their own at all times if possible leading against your legs whether you are sitting or standing. They will follow you around the house and seek your company at all times so if you want a dog that will show you the love certainly the Weimaraner can provide this.

Any game simulates hunting or chasing will be very exciting to them. They will view small animals such as cats and even small dogs as prey animals so if your neighbour has a small yappy terrier trying to dig under the fence into your yard it would be very wise to warn its owner the success in this endeavour is likely to lead to a sad ending.

Left alone they will pine and be destructive so if you are considering one considered to survey can entertain each other.  These dogs must be exercised in the exercise must be stimulating.  And under exercised Weimaraner will get depressed and exhibit destructive behaviour.

They are highly excitable rather than being aggressive which makes them not great candidates for families with small children who can be easily knocked over by an over exuberant Weimaraner.  This applies equally to the elderly who may be more suited to a smaller calmer dog.

Whilst they are very trainable and intelligent their hunting instincts are often too strong and can lead to selective deafness when you call them to return after they commenced a chase so be aware of this when exercising them off lead.

Health
they are a very healthy breed with few recognised genetic problems attributed to the breed. Occasional instances of hip dysplasia are seen and certainly should see the scores of the breeding dogs as well is your puppy is hip scores before making a purchase.

As with all deep chest to dogs they are prone to bloat a condition which is aggravated by their high energy and excitement levels.  Bloat is an extremely dangerous condition caused by an animal swallowing too much air as it eats resulting in a twisting of the stomach which can cause pain, digestion blockages and death.  The most important not to feed your Weimaraner is highly excited all have just exercised.  A twice-daily feeding rather than a single might be feed is best that this breed is will reduce their feelings of urgency and make them less likely to gulp air as they eat.

Other health conditions that are seen that rare within the breed include elbow dysplasia, malformation of the eyelids caused by the condition entropion as well is the bleeding disease Von Willebrands Disease. These conditions however are rarely seen in Australia

Suitability as a Pet
the Weimaraner makes a wonderful pet for families who were able to dedicate a large amount of time for them and are seeking an athletic dogs that is additionally incredibly affectionate and loving. It’s  most important to only buy a Weimaraner from a registered breeder and when doing so research not only the physical well-being of the breed dogs but their natures.

They are large commitment is without exercise and mental stimulation as well is bucketloads of your time they tend to suffer from depression. This is no small thing as a depressed dog will cry and with all day driving or neighbours to distraction was additionally engaging in destructive behaviour so if you don't think you have the time to dedicate to your dog they consider another breed.

If you do believe you fit the mold of dedicated an active dog owner and you will not find a more fun seeking and loving dog than a Weimaraner