| If you are searching for a dog whom will be a true | | | | amber or gray eyes and moderately long ears. Some |
| companion by your side at all times, look no further | | | | feel the Weimaraner has a very regal appearance! |
| than the Weimaraner. This breed of dog thrives on | | | | The coat of this breed is very short and smooth, |
| being a member in a family, and is extremely loyal | | | | though there is also a less common long haired breed. |
| and loving. | | | | The coat coloring is gray to silver gray which has |
| The exact origin of the Weimaraner is not known, | | | | gotten the dog the nickname "silver ghost" or "gray |
| but dogs very similar have roots as far back as the | | | | ghost". This coat is very low maintenance on this |
| 1200s. It is believed to have been a cross between | | | | breed so this goes over well with owners who are |
| Continental pointing breeds and a Mastiff. The breed | | | | not into constantly combing their dogs. |
| as it is known today was developed in the 1800s by | | | | The Weimaraner is extremely loving and loyal to a |
| Grand Duke Karl August of Weimar. The breed | | | | fault! The breed is highly prone to separation anxiety |
| named after the hometown of the Duke, is an all | | | | and must be handled carefully to avoid the |
| around pointing and hunting dog. Germany was very | | | | destructive behavior that results from this. The breed |
| possessive of their prized hunting dog, and it was not | | | | is also very intelligent and easily trainable which is |
| until the middle of the 20th century before any were | | | | good since if left untrained they tend to have several |
| brought into the United States. | | | | negative characteristics. The Weimaraner does well in |
| The Weimaraner was originally bred for hunting and | | | | a family as long as the children are not too small. |
| tracking big game, though in time they were also | | | | Since they are so full of energy they could easily hurt |
| used for small game or upland birds. The pointing of | | | | a small child without meaning to. |
| the Weimaraner has been described as slow, but | | | | It is essential a Weimaraner is exercised daily for a |
| what they lack in speed they make up for in | | | | fairly long duration of time. As this breed has tons of |
| thoroughness. The breed also has been used as | | | | energy and amazing stamina very long walks or jogs |
| guard dogs, rescue dogs, and service animals for the | | | | are the best way to ensure they get enough |
| disabled. | | | | exercise. It is very important to ensure your |
| You would be hard pressed to find a finer athletic | | | | Weimaraner is well trained or on a leash at all times |
| looking dog breed as the Weimaraner. They are | | | | as the breed has a very high instinctive prey drive. |
| moderately large with males being 24 - 27 inches tall | | | | The dog will not hesitate to charge large of small |
| and 55 - 70 pounds. While females area 22 - 25 | | | | animals if not kept under control. |
| inches tall and 50 - 65 pounds. The head is long with | | | | |