Highly intelligent and sensitive, these dogs crave company. They are happiest when they are among humans and as family members. Many pet owners mention that they are like humans in the way they think about problems. So, like humans, they need lots of company and exercise.
The breed can be described as a medium to large bird dog with a muscular body, deep chest and long neck with a slightly pointed face. Its long ears rest folded and hang close to the head.
A Weimaraner has only two color alleles and to make a Weimaraner blue, at least one allele must be blue. If a Weimaraner has inherited a blue allele, then it will be blue.
Training a Weimaraner should begin as soon as the dog is brought home to enforce the house/family rules and these should be kept strict so the dog understands what is allowed and what is not.
Owners need patience, as this breed is particularly energetic and difficult to control during the first year and a half of its life. Like many breeds, young untrained and unconfined dogs often create their own amusements when left alone, such as chewing on rooms and furniture in the house.
Historically, ownership of these alluring gray dogs was carefully guarded and breeding strictly controlled by the nobles, and later by the Weimaraner Club of Germany. In fact, Weimaraner ownership was carefully restricted for decades and only members of the upper-class German Weimaraner Club could own the breed. Given this exclusive ownership, almost all of these dogs lived indoors and were highly pampered, leading to a strong attachment to family life that continues to this day.
A Weim (as they are affectionately known) is not for an individual or family that works all day or doesn’t have a lot of time to spend with the dog. His energy level is very high. A Weim is a lot of dog and obedience training is a must. In obedience training, you’ll learn that side-walking is a very specific position for your dog, and you’ll need to use it a lot when you’re out with him.
However, Weims are a very special breed of dog and most people fall in love with them because they have such human characteristics. But be sure to research the breed before you buy, and take care to make sure a Weim is right for you. The Weims are to be tolerated as world-class home decorators and landscapers. They can be like having an extra child!
They have a lot of energy as they were originally bred to hunt all day with their master. Changing this behavior changes that essential Weim requirement at your own peril, so be sure to continually exercise your Weim.
Weimaraners are usually gentle with children, but like any dog, they are not recommended for little ones because they can be boisterous enough to accidentally knock over a child.
This breed also likes to bark!
But most will love their dependence on human company, which is exceptionally strong among these dogs, and the fact that they will give so much unconditional love and affection to family.
