| The decision to purchase or adopt a Weimaraner | | | | investment. Ask to speak to owners of pups sired by |
| puppy is not one to be taken lightly! Weimaraners are | | | | a potential breeder, verify bloodlines to ensure that |
| notoriously athletic and extremely energetic. They are | | | | there has been no inbreeding, and ask for AKC |
| ideal for people who jog or run regularly, those who | | | | registration. All responsible and reputable breeders will |
| have large yards in which to play with and exercise | | | | be willing and happy to hand over this information. |
| their dogs, or nature-lovers who plan to hike, camp, and | | | | After all, it is there job to assure that your new pet will |
| explore with their new pet. Weimaraners can keep up | | | | be a happy and health addition to your home! |
| with their humans even if they have the most active | | | | If you are dead-set on having a pet Weimaraner, you |
| lifestyle imaginable, but can become very bored and | | | | should research the breed as much as possible prior |
| depressed if not properly exercised. Boredom and | | | | to purchasing or adopting your new companion. |
| depression in dogs can lead to many behavioral issues, | | | | Weimaraners, as such energetic and intelligent animals, |
| including aggression and other destructive behaviors. If | | | | need constant stimulation and lots of physical activity. |
| you do not lead an active lifestyle or do not have | | | | Fortunately, this makes them ideal for various |
| plenty of time to devote to a new household | | | | competitions. From being shown in the ring to taking |
| companion, the Weimaraner breed is not for you. | | | | part in agility, hunting, and obedience trials, Weimaraners |
| The first step in adopting any puppy or dog, | | | | excel at competition. The training process for these |
| Weimaraner or otherwise, is to research the kennel or | | | | types of competitions not only provides you with a |
| breeder from which you are going to acquire your | | | | fantastic boding experience for you and your dog, but |
| new pet. It is a good rule of thumb to avoid pet stores | | | | it will provide much of the necessary exercise and |
| in general, as many pet stores sell dogs that are | | | | mental stimulation that Weimaraners so desperately |
| improperly bred or inbred, and this can result in severe | | | | need. |
| health and temperament problems. If you choose to | | | | Basic temperament testing when going to look at litter |
| adopt your Weimaraner from a kennel or shelter, | | | | of puppies is always a good idea, as well. Checking for |
| make sure that you are able to handle an adult dog | | | | responsiveness, attentiveness, and energy levels is a |
| and deal with any behavioral issues that may have | | | | good indication of the trainability of your future pup. If |
| developed in previous ownership. Many shelter dogs | | | | one puppy repeatedly ignores you while another |
| have been improperly trained, neglected, or even | | | | wants to jump in your lap and play, it will tell you a lot |
| abused, and you will need to do some extra training | | | | about what kind of dog your new friend will become |
| work with your new friend to efficiently correct these | | | | when he or she grows up! Pay close attention and do |
| behaviors. If you choose to purchase your new | | | | extensive research before acquiring any new puppy |
| Weimaraner puppy from a breeder, you should do | | | | to ensure that you will have a happy, healthy pet that |
| your research exactly as you would in any other large | | | | suits your lifestyle. |