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Weimaraner Breed Information

Get to know the Weimaraner breed, including its characteristics, temperament, care needs, and history.

At a glance

Other Names

Weimaraner Vorstehhund

Type

Gun Dog

Height

22 – 27 inches

Weight

70 – 86 lbs.

Colors

Preferably silver gray; shades of mouse or roe gray.

Coat

Short, smooth and sleek.

Activity

Very High

Living Environment

Weimaraners will adapt to urban living but does need plenty of space. They do not kennel well. To be an owner of a Weimaraner you should be active and confident. They are not a breed for the sedentary, lazy trainers who will leave them alone for long periods of time.

Life Span

10 – 12 years

Litter Size

5 – 7

Country of Origin

Germany

Personality & family life

Temperament

Weimaraners are responsive, alert, strong-willed.

With Children

Yes, usually very friendly with children if properly socialized at a young age.

With Pets

Yes

Special Skills

Field sports dog and family pet.

Watch-dog

Very High

Guard-dog

High

Care & training

Care and Training

Brush or dry shampoo the Weimaraner coat as necessary. A rub over with a chamois will make their coat gleam. Prone to sunburn on their nose in the summer. Weimaraners need plenty of opportunity to run free and a lot of regular exercise. The Weimaraner requires obedience training which should begin at 5 – 8 months of age.

Learning Rate

High, Obedience – Medium, Problem Solving – High

Health & lifespan

Health Issues

Hip dysplasia, gastric torsion, bleeding disorders.

History & recognition

History

The Weimaraner made their first appearance over 125 years ago in the German court of Weimar. Their ancestry is from the old red Schweisshunde crossed with the German Shorthaired Pointer and several other German hunting breeds. Originally they were bred to be used to stalk deer and to hunt bear and wild boar. They made an impact in the US and Canada after the Second World War, but did not gain popularity in the UK until the 1950’s.

First Registered by the AKC

1943

AKC Group

Sporting

Class

Gundog

Breed details

AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 7), KC (GB), UKC

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