Weimaraner

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General Appearance

A medium-sized gray dog, with fine aristocratic features. He should present a picture of grace, speed, stamina, alertness and balance. Above all, the dog's conformation must indicate the ability to work with great speed and endurance in the field.

Owning

Weimaraners need lots of exercise; they do not make great city apartment dwellers unless their exercise needs can be adhered to. Weimaraners are very dominant dogs and should be put through obedience training. You must be able to control your Weimaraner or he will control you. Weimaraners do make a great family dog; they love children and are good guardians and watch dogs.

Temperament

The temperament should be friendly, fearless, alert and obedient.

Did You Know

The Weimaraner dates back to the early 19th century in Germany. Obedience trials incited the first interest in the Weimaraner in the United States. This was even before the breed was recognized by the AKC in 1943. The Weimaraner has seen more actual competition of various types in the United States than it did in all its decades in Germany.