Description:

Weimaraner Dog Breed

The Weimaraner is one of the more rambunctious and courageous members of the Sporting group. Always with a tendency for fun, play, or hunting, these dogs could spend an entire day roaming outdoors. If left to their own devises inside without space to move, a Weimaraner will soon become destructive.

These dogs are highly rated in relation to its watchdog abilities, protection, and its ease in training. A Weim can be reserved with other animals and strangers. A breed that's not totally suited to children as these dogs can be rough in their playing nature.

History Of The Weimaraner:

The origins of the Weimaraner dog breed started out in Germany, which has long been a country recognized for its natural wildlife and forests. These dogs came about due to a hunters need for a high-quality all-round gun dog. Ideally, the breed needed to be able to hunt small prey, as well as track and take down a large animal, such as a deer or bear.

The initial stock of these dogs were known by the name of - Weimer Pointer, and that came about as a result of the first line of breeding by court of Weimer. Several of the early breeds, include a mix of pointing breeds, such as the Bloodhound and Red Schweisshund.

The bloodline of this breed was strictly observed by the German Weimaraner Club. It wasn't possible to own one of these dogs if not a member of that particular club, with selection for that organization being difficult.

It was not until 1929 that a U.S. resident was allowed into the club and return back to American with two Weimaraner’s in tow. That was the first time a Weimaraner had been taken outside of Germany, and after gaining sufficient popularity, officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1943.

Weimaraner Care:

The Weimaraner is an active breed with high energy levels, so in need of ample vigorous exercise on a daily basis. With an insatiable appetite to roam, hunt, and run, this dog isn't suited to apartment living.

Grooming consists of a light brushing every so often to contend with its short coat. The Weimaraner's aren't able to tolerate extreme hot or cold temperatures, so should be allowed to sleep indoors with its family at nights.

Health Information:

Health concerns seen with a Weim include gastric torsion, hemophilia A, spinal dysraphism, distichiasis, hypertrophic osteodystrophy, vWD, and entropion. Vets recommend that this breed is check for potential blood, hip, and eye problems.

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