Weimeraner (Dog Breed)

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Weimaraner

Weimaraner

Weimeraners belong to the class hunting dog and gun dog. They are German in origin and are thought to have been developed in the 19th century.

They are large dogs and have athletic appearance. Males weigh approximately 70-85 pounds and are 25-27 inches in height. Female weigh around 55-70 pounds and a 23-25 inches high. They have a short coat and are often gray in color. Their eye color can be gray, blue-gray or amber. Ears are kept natural but Weimeraners’ tails are often docked when they’re puppies.

They are prone to health issues like gastric and eye problems

They are not outside dogs and prefer to be with their owner at all times. They are prone to barking when left alone. They can develop anxiety problems. They were originally bred to hunt quite large animals so they should be introduced to other pets at a very young age to prevent them from acting on their hunting instinct.

They are very demanding dogs that require a lot of attention. They have high energy levels and should be adequately exercised. If you’re thinking about getting a Weimeraner, do some research and make sure that it is the right breed for you.   Also consider adoption as an option when you’re thinking about buying a dog.  (Refer to my post on Adopting dogs.)

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