Weimaraner

Weimaraners are striking-looking dogs and delightful companions, made famous through the photographic work of William Wegman. This breed needs a strong owner who can handle its stubborn personality.

A working gundog who originated in Weimar, Germany, the Weimaraner is often referred to as the “gray ghost” and is both a striking dog and delightful companion

Loyal, protective, athletic, courageous, affectionate and very strong-willed

Both a venerable hunter and a fearless protector the Weimaraner needs an owner as strong and confident as he is

Can suffer from severe separation anxiety

Weimaraners are famous as both the muses and subjects of world renown photographer William Wegman

Weimaraner Size

65-75 pounds

22-27 inches at the withers (shoulders)

Weimaraner Family and Home

Weimaraners will take full advantage of an owner who does not establish his role as “master” immediately; the strong-willed and stubborn Weimaraner needs an owner who will not be easily intimidated

Not ideal for a home with young children or elderly adults as they can be boisterous, rowdy dogs

Provided Weimaraners have enough training, exercise and some type of task to do (guarding, agility training) they are a jovial dog who will bring great life to a home

Weimaraner Bark

Weimaraners are exceptional guardians and barkers alike; they like to communicate vocally and will often resort to whining or soft crying for attention as well as barking

If a Weimaraner is trying to alert his owner to danger he will usually growl along with barking

Weimaraner Training

A stubborn breed with a wandering attention span, training can be difficult

Patient, firm but gentle, short, daily training sessions are the best approach

Young Weimaraners are extraordinarily exuberant and need plenty of socialization and playtime to work off that energy

Weimaraner Exercise

Weimaraners need a high-level of exercise each day — both on-leash and off-leash play in a dog-run or fenced in play area

Plenty of socialization starting at a young age will likely ward off any aggressive tendencies

Weimaraner Coat

Weimaraners are known for their sleek, silver-gray short-haired coats that occasionally have white markings

This is a low-maintenance coat that requires bi-weekly brushing to remove dull hairs and abet shedding

Although not common, Weimaraners also come in the long-haired variety which requires increased brushing especially around the shaggy ears and legs

Weimaraner Care

A young, unsupervised Weimaraner is trouble waiting to happen; they must be engaged and involved from their youth to their adulthood to avoid the consequences of separation anxiety (chewed furniture, eaten documents, etc)

Given the hyperactivity of this athletic breed, ensuring a Weimaraner is properly exercised is the key to owning a happy, well-behaved dog

Weimaraner Health

Weimaraners can be genetically prone to eye problems including cataracts and/or inverted eyelids as well as hip dysplasia, bloat and/or heart disease

Weimaraner Lifespan

10-13 years

Visit http://www.weimaranerways.com/ for a complete list of Weimaraner rescue groups across the globe.