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The Gray Ghost, as the Weim is popularly called, enjoys a following as versatile as his own talents. Bred to be an all around hunter by foresters in Germany (that country had a fascination with versatile hunting dogs, consider the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon as another example), the resulting Weimaraner is unique in his stamina, power, intensity, protectiveness as well as his working ability. No doubt all of this contributes to their ongoing popularity today. |
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| General Information |
| Group(s):
Sporting, Retriever, Pointer-Setter |
Height: 22-27 inches |
| Weight: 55-80 pounds |
Longevity: low teens |
| Colors: silver or roe gray |
Coat type: short, smooth, sleek with sheen |
| Recognized Registries: ANKC, AKC, UKC, CKC, KC, FCI, NCA and others |
| Overall Appearance: Balance and symmetry in a medium-large dog clearly possessing significant strength and stamina. |
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| Personaility - Behavior - Training |
| Energy Level: high |
| General Nature: |
fearless, protective, friendly, vigilant, intelligent, intense |
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with Children: generally very good given that the children aren't too young, well behaved, supervised and the dog properly socialized |
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with other pets: variable- remember their hunting drive |
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with dogs: variable |
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| Socialization requirements: fairly high - the tendency of the Weim to be very focused and intense can be a problem if the dog is not properly socialized |
| Ideal home characteristics: appreciates the powerful mental and physical needs of the dog, this is a true decathalon athlete! |
| Temperament Notes: Powerful, intense, prone to some strong prey drive especially if undirected |
| Training requirement: fairly high: socialization, basic manners and consistent ongoing activity (preferably performance related and highly active) |
| Trainer notes: The drive and stamina of the Weimaraner makes them an exceptional training partner. Their focus can be a positive as well if the trainer knows how to motivate the dog to focus on the handler. Otherwise, distractions can be the rule of the day. The remarkable hunting drive of the Weimaraner makes many field endeavors preferable and unleashes the true joy and rapture this breed finds in working. Generally not the best of retrievers or pointers, they still retrieve better than most pointers and point better than retrievers! |
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| Background Information |
| Year range of first recognition: early 1800s |
| Country of Origin: Germany |
| Original Function: versatile gun dog |
| History: Developed as a companion to foresters who needed a protective dog that could also retrieve and point. |
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| Deviations from Standard: |
| Health Notes: eye problems, bleeding disorders, bloat, hip/elbow dysplasia, HOD, neurological issues in some pups, hypothyroidism, heart issues, dwarfism |
| Health Testing: OFA, VWD test, Thyroid Panel, CERF - many of the problems are mild and/or treatable |
| Questions to ask Breeder:
How long have you had Weimaraners?
Why do you have Weimaraners (show, performance, hunting, etc.)?
What do you consider to be the most important single characteristic of a Weimaraner?
What health issues have you seen in the breed?
What criteria do you set for your breeding stock?
Do you plan to keep a puppy from this litter?
How often do you have puppies?
Do you have a written contract and puppy guarantee?
At what age do you send your pups to their homes?
How would you describe the ideal Weimaraner?
How would you describe the ideal Weimaraner home?
Are your puppies whelped in your home?
What advice would you offer someone in raising and training a Weimaraner?
How do you assist or help Weimaraners in need of rescue? |
| Web Sites: http://www.weimaraners.com/wca.htm#National%20Rescue%20Committee - Information regarding Rescue with the Weimaraner Club of America |
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