ADDITIONAL WEIMARANER PICTURES
Family: Pointer
Breed Group: Gun Dog, AKC Sporting
Origin: Germany
Date of Origin: 1600s
Originally used for: Hunting
Used today: Companion, hunting
Other Name(s): Weimaraner Vortehhund
History of the Breed: The Weimaraner has existed since at least the 1600s however, the breed standard did not appear until the 1800s. It
is believed that various pointing breeds and even the bloodhound were its ancestors. The breed was developed to serve as a gundog for the nobility
and ownership was restricted to only the nobility. Unlike other hunting dogs kept in kennels the Weimaraner was so unique, rare and treasured it
lived with the family. Originally used to hunt large game such as wolves, dear, and bear, its instinctual hunting method is to attack the prey's
genitals to bring it down. The Weimaraner received its name from nobles in the court of Weimar who wanted the perfect dog for hunting.
General Appearance: A silver grey Medium to large size hunting and shooting dog, pleasing in shape, color and refinement, sinewy and
muscular. Unique for a pointing breed, the Weimaraner has a remarkable ability to pick up a scent.
Height & Weight:
Height 23-27 Inches
Weight 70-85 Pounds
Coat: Short, smooth and sleek
Color: Preferably silver gray; shades of mouse or roe gray.
Grooming needs: Low
Temperament of Breed: This breed requires human companionship and suffers when kenneled
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes
Suitability as a watchdog: Excellent
Exercise Level: High, this is a sporting dog and requires daily exercise.
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Hip dysplasia, gastric torsion, bleeding disorders
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 12-13 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 30
First Registered by the AKC: 1943
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
Weimaraner Club of America (W.C.A.)
The WeimaranerAssociation, UK
Weimaraner Association of Canada (W.A.C.)
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