Dogs

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Germany

MOST SUITED AS Field sports dog and family pet.

SIZE
The ideal shoulder-height is 79 - 70cm (23 1/2 - 27 1/2in) for dogs and 37 - 67cm (22 1/2 - 27 1/2in) for bitches.

COAT
and love water. There are two different types of coat: the short-haired and the long-haired, both of which are silver/roe-deer or mouse-coloured.
Small white marks on the chest and feet are permitted.

CARE REQUIRED
The short-haired Weimaraner needs little attention for its coat. Remove dead hairs occasionally with a rubber brush. With the long-haired type it is best to brush the coat followed by combing. Check regularly to ensure that the ears are clean.

CHARACTER
These dogs are friendly, intelligent, keen to work, energetic with considerable stamina, vigi­lant, and protective. The Weimaraner is a good field sports dog.

TRAINING
Weimaraners are quick to learn and eager to please their handler, and intelligent enough to understand what is required of them. The handler needs to exude confidence because this breed can be somewhat dominant.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
The dogs are usually very friendly with children and if they are properly socially trained when young, they can share companionship with cats and other animals without a problem. They also get on equally well with other dogs. They are reasonably vigilant but not particularly unfriendly towards strangers. But be assured when necessary this dog will be there for you.

EXERCISE
Consider working this dog at field sports. If you do not wish to do so, it will be necessary to take this dog for regular long walks because three little outings each day are certainly not sufficient. They need lots of exercise and things to occupy them and make them feel content. If they get sufficient exercise, they will be calm in the house. They like to retrieve and to swim and can happily be kept in an outdoor kennel provided they get enough attention and exercise.