Height Male:
59 - 70 cm23 - 28 inches
Height Female:
57 - 65 cm22 - 26 inches
Weight Male:
30 - 40 kg66 - 89 pounds
Weight Female:
25 - 35 kg55 - 78 pounds
Other Names:
Weimaraner Vorstehhund Raner Grey Ghost Weim Weimer Pointer
Colors Available:
from charcoal-blue to mouse-grey to silver-grey or even blue-grey
Coat:
short, smooth and hard
Temperament:
Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Lively, Loyal, Playful, Stubborn
The Weimaraner is a German breed also know as the Grey Ghost. He was bred to hunt by royalty in the early part of the 19th century. They went after large game including the bear, boar and deer. Once these large game hunts disappeared, the breed became known for hunting small prey like rabbits, fowl and fox.
They are an all-purpose gun dog, hunting, chasing, tracking, pointing and retrieving. They got their name from the city of Weimar in Germany as a favorite of Karl August, the Grand Duke of Saxw-Weimar-Eisenach who hunted with the dogs. They are believed to have descended from either the St. Hubert Hound and Bloodhound, or the Chien-gris dogs.
The breed did not arrive in the United States until the 1920’s. Before that they were barely known outside the city of Weimar. By the 1950’s they were very popular in the States with President Eisenhower having one at the White House.
A very athletic and elegant breed, muscular and lean, the Weimaraner is built for stamina and speed. They are a very unique looking breed, nick named the Grey Ghost due to the appearance and coloration. The breed has a very short coat that fits like skin over his bone structure. It is smooth and hard and runs from a blue-gray to silver-gray to charcoal-blue. The skin is pink not black, the coat is thin with no undercoat.
They should not be black but they can be a longhaired Weimaraner, according to US AKC Breed Standards. In the AKC standards the tail is docked. This has now been changed in standards around the world as many countries are banning tail docking. They have webbed paws and striking amber, blue-gray or gray eyes. The long haired version can only be produced when both parents carry the recessive gene
Characteristics
1.Children friendliness they love children, might not know how big they are
2.Special talents speed
3.Adaptability Not apartments. Large dog needs room to run
4.Learning ability – Very intelligent, very stubborn
Health Problems
There are a few conditions and diseases that the Weimaraner is subject to but surprisingly for their size hip dysplasia is rarely one of them. There are prone to
Bloat – Gastric torsion when the stomach twists itself and cuts off blood circulation and digestive processes. Bloat is deadly unless caught quickly.
Skin allergies - they have allergic reactions to parasites.
Ear infections – make sure you keep the ears clean and dry.
Elbow Dysplasia – can cause lameness or arthritis.
Cryptorchidisn – the dog is missing one or both testes.
Hypothyroidism – can be treated with medication as with humans.
Von Willebrands Deisease – bleeding disorder
Hunting Accidents like sprains, strains, and cuts.
Caring for Pet
1 Feeding the puppy - Feed high quality dog food with high protein but not rich foods. Rich foods cause digestive issues and eating to fast, too soon before or after strenuous exercise do to threat of bloat. Also do not use the raised foot bowls as they hold an even great risk for bloat. Feed puppy 3-4 meals per day.
2.Feeding the adult Feed high quality dog food with high protein but not rich foods. Rich foods cause digestive issues and eating to fast, too soon before or after strenuous exercise do to threat of bloat. Also do not use the raised foot bowls as they hold an even great risk for bloat. Feed the adult twice a day.
3.Points for Good Health stamina and speed
4. Games and Exercises – This is a very athletic and energetic dog. They need activity and will become destructive without it. They develop separation anxiety very easily. They need both physical and mental stimulation. They are great at agility, course running, field trials and CAT.
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