Weimaraner
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The Weimaraner has a majestic appearance, notably because of his grey coat that sometimes borders on blue. It is an excellent pointing dog, and is otherwise very versatile, capable of satisfying many a prospective owner. A wonderful family dog, he also gets along well with children and greatly appreciates all displays of affection bestowed upon him. This german dog will be best suited to active and dynamic owners, ready to meet his significant expenditure needs.
Key facts about the Weimaraner
Origins and history
It remains uncertain whether this dog was born precisely in Weimar, the town being his namesake, but it is certain that it originated in Germany. The Bloodhound may arguably be his only ancestor, either directly, or via the Grey St. Louis Hound, which no longer exists today. He had allegedly arrived in Germany after crossing the Rhine towards the 15th century. According to other accounts, it was originally a local breed, resulting from a cross of the Weimaraner’s short-haired ancestors (Kurzhaar) and other hunting breeds.
FCI breed nomenclature
FCI Group
Group 7 - Pointing Dogs
Section
Section 1 : Continental Pointing Dogs
Physical characteristics of the Weimaraner
Adult size
Female : Between 22 and 26 in
Male : Between 23 and 28 in
Weight
Female : Between 55 and 77 lb
Male : Between 66 and 88 lb
Coat colour
Admissible coat colours are silver-grey, brown-grey and mouse-grey. All variations of these colours are accepted as well. The head and ears of the dog are generally lighter.
White patching is only occasionally admissible. Tan patching (from red to yellow) is not sought after and tan-brown patching constitutes an important defect by official standards.
Type of coat
Two varieties exist: the short-haired Weimaraner and the long-haired Weimaraner.
For short-haired Weimaraners, the coat is dense, very thick and lies flat. The undercoat is very light, almost absent.
For long-haired varieties, (1 to 2 inches) the coat is soft, smooth or slightly wavy with very little undercoat.
The mixed individuals have a double coat that consists of a top coat that is medium-length, concentrated, lies flat and has an abundant undercoat.
Eye colour
The eyes are amber; in pups, the colour is light blue.
Description
The Weimaraner is a medium to big-sized dog, with a typical pointer constitution: an elongated body, slim and slightly arched neck, well-built and tucked in sides, strong limbs. The head is well-defined, with a noble side profile and a slightly pronounced stop. The ears are large, relatively long, with round tips and set high and narrow: they are slightly turned to the front when the dog is stimulated. The tail is shortened.
Good to know
In certain countries, such as Brazil, the Weimaraner is employed in various missions, oftentimes by the police force. He is particularly appreciated for his competence as a search dog due to his incredible sense of smell.