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