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Weimaraner Puppies for Sale
Weimaraner
Short & Longhaired
(Weimaraner
Vorstehhund) (Grey Ghost) (Weims)
Mystic Hollow Weimaraners- Alberta Canada
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Pronunciation |
VI -mer-ron er |
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Description |
The Weimaraner is a sleek,
moderately large, athletic dog with beautiful lines. It comes in a short, fine, smooth
gray coat or a rarer longhaired variety (FCI Group 7). All shades of gray are accepted. The head and ears are a bit lighter
in color than the rest of the body. The head is long and aristocratic and the
muzzle is strong. The eyes are amber, blue-gray or gray - with an intelligent
expression, and the nose is gray. The ears are moderately long and pendant. The topline slopes gently downward from the withers. The forelegs should be straight
with dewclaws removed. The tail is docked to 1˝ inches (4cm) when the dog is
two days old. The limbs are long and muscular. The Weimaraner has webbed feet
for swimming. |
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Temperament |
Happy, loving, intelligent, cheerful, and
affectionate. Without the proper exercise they will be very rambunctious. This breed needs firm, experienced training from
the start, with an owner who understands how to be a dog's pack leader, or this breed can become highly opinionated
and willful. Without this proper leadership, they can become combative with other dogs. Quick to learn, but resistant to repetitive training. Can be reserved with
strangers. Socialize them well at an
early age. Protective on his own territory. Very brave and loyal, it has a
strong prey instinct. Do not trust with small non-canine animals. This is
definitely not a herding or farm dog. The Weimaraner needs to live indoors as a
member of the family. He needs attention and companionship, but most of all, leadership, boundaries he needs to follow, and limitations to what he his allowed to do, along with consistent leadership. These things are instinctually essential to having a happy, behaved, stable minded dog. If regulated to a
kennel life or if left alone too much, he can become very destructive and
restless. He is a natural protector. Weimaraners are often kind to children, but
are not recommended for very young ones, because they are energetic enough to
accidentally knock a child down. Give your Weim plenty of extensive exercise, or he will become very restless and over excited. Because this breed is so full of energy, the
first thing they need to learn is sit, then praise only when sitting. This will
prevent jumping in the future, as they are strong dogs and will knock over
elderly or children by accident. This breed especially should not be hit to
discipline, they become wary easily. Once they have a fear of someone/something,
they look to avoid and training is all but impossible. They are so eager to
please, and motivated by reward (food or praise) Once a trick is learned, the
dog will leap to repeat for praise. Although they are often mistaken as dumb,
because they have such focus, if the trick or owners request isn't their focus
at the time, it will not occur! Spend a lot of time with short leash walk, next
to you. If left to run ahead they will pull like a train. A loose prong collar,
making sure the chain section is in the front, and only pull forward and down,
with a quick release when walking. Do not use choke or prong to train, they
become hopeless very quick and all is lost from this point. This breed likes to bark, and needs to be corrected if it becomes excessive. Very hardy, with a
good sense of smell, and a passionate worker, the Weimaraner can be used for all
kinds of hunting.
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 24-27
inches (61-69cm) Bitches 22-25 inches (56-63cm)
Weight: Dogs 55-70 pounds (25-32kg) Bitches 50-65 pounds (23-29kg) |
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Health Problems |
As they are prone to
bloat, it is better to feed them two or three small meals a day rather than one
large meal. They may also suffer from hip dysplasia, but are in general a hardy
breed of dog. Hip dysplasia has been reduced to only 8% through conscientious
breeding. Prone to hypertropic osteodystrophy (too rapid growth) and tumors. |
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Living Conditions |
Weimaraners will do
okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are relatively
inactive indoors and will do best with at least a large yard. |
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Exercise |
These are powerful working
dogs with great stamina. They need to be taken for a
daily, long walk or jog. In
addition, they need plenty of opportunities to run free. Do not exercise them after meals.
It is best to feed a dog after a long walk, as soon as they cool down. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 10-12 years. |
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Grooming |
The smooth, short-haired
coat is easy to keep in peak condition. Brush with a firm bristle brush, and dry
shampoo occasionally. Bathe in mild soap only when necessary. A rub over with a
chamois will make the coat gleam. Inspect the feet and mouth for damage after
work or exercise sessions. Keep the nails trimmed. This breed is an average
shedder. |
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Origin |
The breed is several
centuries old. A Weimaraner appeared in a Van Dyck painting of the early 1600's.
There are various theories as to its origin. Some feel it is the result of
albinism that overtook some ancient German pointing dogs. Others feel it is
descended from the German hound, the Braken. And still others feel it is the
fruit of crossings overseen by Grand Duke Karl August of Weimar between a
regular pointer and a certain yellow pointer. The Weimaraner is a pointer and an
all-around personal hunting dog. He was originally used to hunt, track and bring
down big game. As big game became scarce, he was adapted to smaller game and
upland birds. He also has a reputation as a fine water retriever, though he may
need to be taught to swim. Weimaraners have been used as rescue dogs, service
dogs for the disabled, and as police dogs in England and Germany. The breed was
first imported to the United States in 1929 by Howard Knight who founded the
U.S. breed club. Sesame Street often plays skits with this breed dressed up in
human clothes. Some of its talents include: hunting, tracking, retrieving,
pointing, watchdogging, guarding, police work, search & rescue, and agility. |
Group |
Gun Dog, AKC Sporting |
| Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB,
CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
"Panu zum Laubwald, a
longhaired Weimaraner bred by Dr. Hans Schmidt of Germany. I call him
Piezl because of his initials PZL."
Shelby
Shelby
Photo Courtesy of "Bauhaus"
Weimaraners
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This is Fritz owned by Bill Radtke.
Weimaraner Pictures 1
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