Weimaraner

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Group:	Sporting
Size:	Large
Life Span:	10-12 years
Height:	Male: 24-28 inches
	Female: 22-26 inches
Weight:	Male: 60-75 lbs
	Female: 55-70 lbs

Coat :	Smooth and glossy
Gait :	Smooth and effortless
Color(s) :	Various shades of gray
Living Area :	Average
Hair Length:	Short
Exercise Need :	Daily long walk and jog
Recognized By :	(CKC) Canadian Kennel Club (FCI) Fï¿½dï¿½ration Cynologique Internationale (AKC) American Kennel Club (UKC) United Kennel Club (KCGB) Kennel Club of Great Britain (CKC) Canadian Kennel Club (ANKC) Australian National Kennel Council (NKC) National Kennel Club (NZKC) New Zealand Kennel Club (APRI) America Pet Registry, Inc. (ACR) American Canine Registry (DRA) Dog Registry of America
Date of Origin :	Ancient
Place of Origin :	Germany
Todays Use :	Companion Dog
Originally Used :	Hunting Dog
Other Name :	Weim

The exact origin of the Weimaraner is unknown. However, the breed derives its name from the ancient city of Weimar, which is now in Germany. The breed is believed to be a descendant of the Bloodhound and was primarily used for hunting big animals such as beer, boar etc. In the earlier days of the breed, it was bred primarily for the noble class and hence, ownership was restricted. It was only in the latter part of the 19th century that the breed started becoming commonplace in United States and Europe. It was first recognized by the AKC in 1943.

The Weimaraner is a large sized dog with a well defined, athletic frame. It has a well defined, long head; high set ears which are long and carried close to the head; medium sized eyes which are amber, blue or gray blue in color; gray nose; medium length muzzle which slightly tapers towards the end; tight lips which are slightly pinkish in color with teeth which meet in scissors bite. This breed has a docked tail which is medium in length. The tail is high set and is carried erect, slightly away from the body. It has long, slender legs with small, well padded feet. It has a short, close fitting coat which is smooth in texture and glossy in appearance. The color of the coat can be shades of mouse gray to silver gray, may have little white markings on the chest.

The Weimaraner is an intelligent, brave dog and is a people pleaser. It is good with kids. However, it can be dominant towards other dogs if not socialized at an early age. Caution is advised with small, non canine pets such are guinea pigs, hare, birds etc. because of the breed’s strong hunting instincts. It is easy to train. However, variety is needed in training methods as it gets easily bored with routine. Harsh methods of training should be completely avoided when training the Weimaraner as it makes the dog wary and unwilling to learn. It has strong protective instincts and is a loyal dog, which makes it an excellent watchdog as well as a guard dog. If given proper amount of exercise, it does well in an apartment life but is more comfortable at least in an average sized yard.

The Weimaraner is an average shedder. Its short and smooth coat is easy to maintain. Brushing once or twice in a week with a firm bristle brush and rubbing its body with a damp towel once in a week are sufficient to maintain a healthy looking coat. It should be bathed only when necessary using a mild shampoo. Regular trimming of the nails is advised to avoid injuries. Its eyes and ears should be cleaned properly to avoid any infection.

It is an active breed which needs lots of daily exercise. Daily walks are essential for satisfying the innate tendency of the dog to walk. These should be supplemented with plenty of games, jogging or running to keep this high stamina dog occupied most of the times. However, it should not be exercised immediately after a meal. It tends to gain weight quickly so should not be overfed. Small frequent meals are recommended instead of a large meal. It is sensitive to very high or very low temperatures so should be adequately protected.

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The Weimaraner is prone to some health issues like Bloat, Elbow dysplasia, Tumor, PRA etc.

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