A Rhode Island hunter named Howard Knight was the first to import Weimaraners to the United States from Germany in 1929, but the breed didn’t catch on stateside until World War II. (12/15) by Judy Powell September 3, 2020, 6:28 am Credit Judy Powell 0 Previous 12/15 Next View full list See more Previous article These energetic dogs can attain speeds of up to 35 mph. Only a few other breeds can outpace them. Next article Many American soldiers returning home from the war brought Weimaraners with them, impressed with the breed’s athletic skill and loyalty. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.