Is a Weimaraner Right for you?

THE WEIMARANER is a sporting breed which was developed in Germany as an all-purpose gun dog. Often referred to as the "gray ghost", the Weimaraner has a short, sleek coat ranging in color from light silver-gray to dark gray. The eyes are blue or light amber. The females are usually between 23-25 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh between 55 and 70 pounds. The males are larger at 25-27 inches at the shoulder and 65 to 80 pounds.

The breed is used for hunting pheasant, quail and other upland birds and waterfowl. They are bred for intelligence and stamina, to be able to work all day in the field. They love to work and play and have seemingly endless energy. When not working, they are part of the family, being included in everything you do.

Although they excel at hunting, they are used for obedience, tracking, as show dogs and as therapy dogs, as drug detectors and as companions. They excel at dog sports such as flyball and agility. They are a versatile dog with the brains and energy to do almost anything.

The following pretty well describes a typical Weimaraner:
Highly intelligent Fun-loving Strong-willed Spiteful A good watch dog	Bossy Responsive Stubborn Dependable	Good with children Mischievous A good friend Loyal	Very sensitive Demanding Devoted to its family Loving

Confused? The Weimaraner is at times almost human. How the dog is raised has a big influence on the degree of any of these traits.

A Weimaraner "knows" that someone should be in charge, that someone should be the leader. If one of the humans in the family isn't the leader the dog will take over. However, when one of the humans is in charge, the Weimaraner will accept its role as a family member.

The Weimaraner does not usually thrive as a kennel dog or adapt well to a routine of being alone.

This is a special breed for special people.

If you are a couch potato and live in a small apartment, NO, a Weimaraner would not be a good idea. Neither of you would be happy and the dog would soon become a problem to live with.
If you like moderate exercise, such as walking, and/or have a fenced yard where you can let the dog run safely, YES, it could work out well for both of you.
You must want your dog to be a member of the family and not just a "pet".
If you can't say "no" and mean it or set boundaries of good behavior, don't get a Weimaraner, it would run the place.
You must be willing to make a financial commitment to ensure your dog's long, healthy life. Dog ownership is not cheap.
If you want an intelligent, stimulating companion that will require daily attention, togetherness and fun, the Weimaraner might be for you. You must understand and appreciate the love that this dog will lavish on you and not feel that the dog is too demanding. If you want a dog that sits quietly and waits for you to notice them, you should look at another breed.
To develop the Weimaraner's potential as your most enjoyable companion, you must devote time for serious and consistent training.
This is a breed you will either love or hate. It is the ideal breed for people who truly want a "Best Friend", not just a casual acquaintance.

The time you will need will depend upon two things:

What you want to teach (Housebreaking, basic manners, tricks, advanced obedience work, retrieving, etc.)
How you train (Consistency, praise, patience and repetition work best with a Weimaraner)

Weimaraners are generally easy to housebreak and crate train. They like to be clean with their personal habits and Mom will teach them the early lessons. Many breeders begin elementary housebreaking before the puppies leave for their new homes.

Many breeders also begin conditioning exercises to get the puppies used to being handled.

This breed tends to suffer from "Separation Anxiety", causing excessive barking, destructive chewing, etc. when left alone. They must be conditioned at an early age to being left alone for short periods of time DAILY.

Most breeders recommend that you should attend at least puppy socialization and basic obedience classes with your dog. The exercise will be good for both of you and it will help establish that you are the boss, while teaching both of you useful skills. Besides, it can be fun. Who knows, you may even have the class clown.

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The following pretty well describes a typical Weimaraner: