Weimaraner

Weimaraners are active and willing to work dogs. In return, those who meet their needs will receive a loyal and cuddly companion for life. Find out everything about the Weimaraner dog breed here.

Weimaraners are extremely popular pedigree dogs among dog lovers. Here you will find the most important information about the Weimaraner.

Size: medium to large
Weight: dog 30-40 kg, bitch 25-35 kg
Coat length: short or long haired
Coat colors: silver, fawn or mouse grey
country of origin: Germany

Origin of the Weimaraner

The history of the Weimaraner pointer dates back to the time of Grand Duke Carl August von Sachsen-Weimar-Eisenach. This was a friend of Goethe’s and, as was usual in aristocratic circles in the 18th and 19th centuries, also very enthusiastic about hunting. Weimaraners were kept at his court, which were probably bred from dogs that came from France and Bohemia.

At that time you needed dogs that could cover all areas of the hunt and also showed sharpness of man. The Weimaraner was the forester’s typical dog. Not only a highly valued helper in the hunting ground, but also a kind of life insurance for the forester, because the Weimaraner protected him from poachers and kept his home, which was often remote in the forest, from uninvited visitors.

The pure breeding of the Weimaraner began around 1890, mainly in Thuringia.

The appearance of the Weimaraner

The Weimaraner is a medium to large dog. Males reach a shoulder height of 59 to 70 cm, females between 57 and 65 cm. The Weimaraner has a strong and muscular build with a long body and slender neck. The Weimaraner’s ears are wide and long.

Coat and colors of the Weimaraner

The Weimaraner’s coat is short, thick, and dense with no undercoat. Even long-haired Weimaraners usually have little or no undercoat. Their fur is soft and smooth or slightly wavy. The coat color of this dog breed is silver, fawn or mouse grey.

Temperament and training of the Weimaraner

The Weimaraner is a very intelligent and alert dog. The dog, originally bred as a hunting dog, is characterized by these characteristics:

• High urge to move
• Strong willingness to work and sense of hunting
• Protective instinct: The self-confident dog does not hesitate for a second to defend its family or its territory.

On the other hand, the Weimaraner is also very affectionate and people-oriented. He likes to play, also with children. If you hold the Weimaraner correctly, you will experience a loyal and cuddly companion for life, who can also relax. You should plan a lot of time for this breed because the Weimaraner does not like to be alone.

A permanent reference person who already has experience in dog training is necessary for the training of a Weimaraner. The key is a mixture of composure and authority. If the latter is missing, the dog not only pulls on the leash when going for a walk, but ultimately also chases after everything, be it tracks, the neighbor’s cat or even joggers and cyclists.

When raising a Weimaraner, it is also important to get him used to other dogs at an early age and to socialize him accordingly.

Keeping and caring for the Weimaraner

Weimaraners are hunting dogs and carry this disposition, although they are no longer exclusively bred as such. In the past, Weimaraners were only bred by hunters for hunters, but today they are also in demand as fashion or family dogs.

But this attitude does not do justice to the breed, which is willing to work and enjoys exercise! It is not enough for Weimaraners to walk through the housing estate three times a day at a walking pace. The Weimaraner is suitable for:

• Hunter
• dog sportsman
• very active people

The most important thing is previous experience of owning a dog. In addition, the movement and activity urge of this breed must be met. This is the only way that species-appropriate husbandry works. The Weimaraner is not a classic family dog.

Weimaraners require little maintenance. This applies to both short-haired and long-haired dogs. Because the Weimaraner is a very hardy breed, they are not usually very susceptible to disease. Hip dysplasia (HD) can occur, as can epilepsy. Allergies can also occur.