Weimaraner

Weimaraners are quite distinct and highly memorable dogs. They're absolutely beautiful with their short grey/blue fur and their muscular sleek bodies. This breed usually has docked tails and lovely eyes. The Weimaraner is a fast dog that was originally bred for hunting. In today's world, the dog is primarily kept as a pet, but it retains the energy level and fearlessness it has always had. If you choose to buy or adopt one of these smart, obedient, loyal, and beautiful dogs, be sure you've got the time and space for it. It's a high energy animal that needs tons of exercise and room to run.

Continue reading to learn more about Weimaraners, a blue/gray dog with docked tails and bright amber eyes.

Popularity: Very popular.

Trainability: Begin training very early in your Weimaraner's life. These dogs are very intelligent and they'll easily pick up bad habits if given the chance. Weimaraners are highly trainable, but you'll need to be consistent and patient with your efforts. The breed learns quickly, which is a double-edged sword. As stated above, they can learn all the wrong things just as easily at the learn the right ones. Start puppy training classes when these dogs are young and continue on until you get the results you seek. Socialize your Weimaraner when he's young as well. You'll want your dog to grow into a well-mannered and well-adjusted adult.

Size/Weight: Medium to Large sized dogs, weighing in at an average of 55-90 pounds.

Origin Location/Date: It's suggested that the Weimaraner is a mix between the Bloodhound, German Shorthaired Pointer, English Pointer, Great Dane, and the Schweisshunde. The dog was initially bred in the 1800s in Germany and was introduced to the United States years later. In 1943, the Weimaraner was recognized as a breed by the American Kennel Club and is still very popular today.

Energy Level: The Weimaraner is a country dog. He's a hunter and a sniffer and enjoys anything to do with the outdoors. This is an energetic dog that can take practically anything you can throw at it, so you'll need to exercise it vigorously. Long walks, runs, hikes and lots of swimming at all called for when it comes to owning this breed of dog, Even better, let the dog run free in a field or a very large fenced in back yard.

Temperament: Some first time dog owners may find the Weimaraner a challenge to own. It's a hunting dog that's well-suited for wide open spaces. It's sort of an aloof breed that may not pay much attention to humans. It also doesn't particularly get along with other dogs or smaller household pets. This is a highly intelligent and talented dog though, so if you do crack the code into training one of them, you'll be rewarded handsomely.

Necessary Space: You should not own a Weimaraner if you live in an apartment. You'll likely end up regretting your decision. Weimaraners are high energy dogs that require tons of exercise, so large open spaces are much more suitable.

Talents: The Weimaraner is known as the Grey Ghost and it's even said that they've been used to hunt lions. This dog is no joke. While it's a very companionable dog, it's also highly athletic and it's got excellent hunting abilities. This breed was also a favorite of royalty in many countries.

Life Expectancy: 10-13 years.

Group: Sporting Group.

A few terms and phrases to describe the typical Weimaraner puppy and dog: intelligent, good scenting abilities, good hunter, fast, good stamina, versatile, aloof, playful, friendly, athletic, companionable, eager to please, protective, and confident.

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