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All About Wemaraners
Posted by Geoffrey English in Facts About Weimaraners, Weimaraners on May 10th, 2012
The Weimaraner is a pointer and an all-around hunting dog. They were originally destined only for royalty to use to hunt, track and bring down big game such as boar, bears, elk and deer. Today the Weimaraner is adapted to smaller game and upland birds and has a reputation as a fine water retriever.
Get to know the breed
Posted by admin in Facts About Weimaraners on April 26th, 2012
Originally developed for hunting, Weimaraners are great and versatile dogs, perfect for show, field, obedience, tracking and agility.
It was in the 19th century when this breed was developed and were used by royalty for hunting large game such as boar, bears, deer and foxes. Weimaraners were later used for hunting smaller animals such as fowl, rabbits and foxes when popularity of large game hunting declined.
Size. Female Weimaraners are between 22-25 inches (56-63 cm) and males are between 24-27 inches (61-69 cm). The weight of the females are generally between 50-70 pounds (23-32 kgs) and males are between 55-85 pounds (25-38 kgs).
Appearance. The Weimaraner has short, fine, smooth gray coat that led to its nickname, “gray ghost” or silver ghost. The coat’s color range from mouse-gray to silver-gray. The eyes may be amber, gray or blue-gray. The color of the head and ears are lighter than the rest of the body, with ears moderately long. The head is also long and aristocratic. The tail is docked to 1 1/2 inches (4cm) when the dog is two days old.
In rare cases, there are also long haired variety that is recognized by most kennel clubs in the world except in North America. This variety has silky coat and undocked, feathered tail. Read the rest of this entry »
Coat Variations in the Weimaraner
Posted by admin in Facts About Weimaraners, Weimaraner puppy, Weimaraners on April 19th, 2012
When most people picture a Weimaraner, they picture a large, regal-looking dog with a short, gray coat. This gray is often a muted brown, giving the dog’s color an overall sepia tone, like an old photograph. However, there is another coat color for Weimaraners. This color is also gray, but is richer, darker, and has beautiful undertones of blue. Whereas the standard Weimaraner’s gray coat color is derivative of a brown coat, the Blue Weimaraner’s coat color is a muted black with no brown hues. Blue Weimaraners range from a slate gray to a dark gunmetal color. These dogs are quite beautiful, though somewhat rare.
Picking Your Weimaraner Puppy
Posted by John P Jackson in Facts About Weimaraners, Weimaraner puppy on April 18th, 2012
The decision to purchase or adopt a Weimaraner puppy is not one to be taken lightly! Weimaraners are notoriously athletic and extremely energetic. They are ideal for people who jog or run regularly, those who have large yards in which to play with and exercise their dogs, or nature-lovers who plan to hike, camp, and explore with their new pet. Weimaraners can keep up with their humans even if they have the most active lifestyle imaginable, but can become very bored and depressed if not properly exercised. Boredom and depression in dogs can lead to many behavioral issues, including aggression and other destructive behaviors. If you do not lead an active lifestyle or do not have plenty of time to devote to a new household companion, the Weimaraner breed is not for you.
Is a Weimaraner the Right Pet for You?
Posted by admin in Facts About Weimaraners, Weimaraner puppy, Weimaraners on April 15th, 2012
The Weimaraner, or “grey ghost” as it is commonly nicknamed, is an intelligent, loyal dog originally bred in Germany for hunting large game. The Weimaraner’s majestic beauty, friendliness and loyalty are enough to win over any dog lover, though a Weimaraner does not make the perfect pet for just anyone. The Weimaraner thrives on adequate exercise, intellectual stimulation and being a part of a family in which the dog’s role is clear.
Weimaraner Personality – The Human Like Dog Breed
Posted by Steve D Evans in Facts About Weimaraners, Weimaraners on April 14th, 2012
Very intelligent and sensitive these dogs crave companionship. They are at their happiest when amongst humans and a member of the family. Many pet owners do mention that they’re just like humans in the way they think about problems. So like humans they need plenty of companionship and exercise.
