It should be socialized well with people, places, things and other animals. This hunting dog has a strong prey instinct and should not be trusted with small, non-canines such as hamsters, rabbits, chickens, and guinea pigs. Without proper exercise, it can be very rambunctious and difficult to control. Weimaraners are known for their high activity levels. It is good with children, though this can vary by individual. Temperament and Personality The Weimaraner is happy, friendly, intelligent, fearless, alert, and affectionate. The Weimaraner should present a picture of grace, speed, stamina, alertness and balance. Occasionally you will see a long-haired, gray Weim. The standard coloring is a silver gray, but the blue Weimaraner is charcoal gray. The eyes range from light amber to gray or blue gray. The head is moderately long and aristocratic ears are long and lobular. The tail is docked to an approximate 6″ length. Males weigh 70 to 85 pounds, and females 55 to 65 pounds. The height at the shoulder for males is 25 to 27 inches females 23 to 25 inches. General Appearance The Weimaraner is a medium-to-large, gray dog with short hair that was bred for hunting. Some of the Weimaraners talents include: hunting, tracking, retrieving, pointing, watchdog, service dog, search and rescue, and agility.
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The popular children’s TV show, Sesame Street, features skits with Weimaraners dressed up in human clothes. The Weimaraner was first recognized by the AKC in 1943. Howard Knight, founder of the first American Weimaraner breed club, imported the dogs to the United States in 1929. A Weimaraner first appeared in a Van Dyck painting from the early 1600s. Today they excel as bird dogs, mainly upland game birds, and even are used for water retrieving. Weimaraners were originally used for the hunting of bear, deer and wolves. The Weimaraner is a good, all-around hunting dog and an excellent pointer. It is derived from the same selective stock as other German hunting breeds, and is a descendant of the Bloodhound. Origin The Weimaraner breed is several centuries old.
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