Weimaraner
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 Description:
Dogs similar to the Weimaraner have existed in
Germany since the 17th Century but it was not
until the early 1800s that the breed as we know
it today was developed. At the court of the Grand
Duke Karl August of Weimar, the breed was bred
specifically as an all-purpose hunting dog for
the nobility and, once perfected, was closely
guarded until 1896. In that year, the Weimaraner
was officially recognized in Germany due to the
efforts of a small group of sportsmen. The following
year, the same group formed the Weimaraner Club
of Germany and only members of the club were allowed
to breed the prestigious dog. A similar club was
created in America in 1941 by one of the German
Club members, and breeding practices and regulations
similar to those in Germany were enforced. The
popularity of the Weimaraner has grown in both
the States and Canada since the late 1940s and
there are now many kennels across the continent.
Bred as a hard-working hunter, the Weimaraner
enjoys plenty of outdoor activity.
Height:
The height of a Weimaraner is 25 - 27"
(63.5 - 63.5cm) for dogs, 23 - 25" (58.4
- 58.4cm) for bitches.
Weight: Weimaraners
weigh 70 - 86 lbs (31.2 - 38.4 kg).
Coat Type: The
coat of the Weimaraner is short, smooth, dense
and shiny.
Colors: Allowable
colors for the Weimaraner's coat include only
those shades between mouse-grey and silver-grey.
A small white spot is allowed on the chest but
nowhere else. Minimal brushing is required to
keep the coat groomed.
Temperament:
The Weimaraner is alert and courageous, is intelligent
and easily trained, and is friendly yet protective.
He makes an excellent and loyal family pet.
Health Problems:
The Weimaraner, because of its deep chest, is
one of the breeds most at risk for gastric torsion
(bloat). The average life expectancy for a Weimaraner
is 10 - 12 years.
Special Interest:
The Weimaraner takes well to obedience training
and field trials. While his original quarry when
hunting consisted of larger animals, he is mostly
used now to track smaller furred or feathered
prey.
Classifications:
AKC: Group 1 - Sporting Dogs
ANKC: Group 3 - Gundogs
CKC: Group 1 - Sporting Dogs
FCI: Group 7 Section 1 Continental Pointing Dogs
KC: Sporting - Gundog Group
NZKC: Gundogs
UKC: Gun Dog
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