Weimaraner
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Weimaraner


Weimaraner
Weimaraner

Weimaraner dog information

The Weimaraner dog is a hunting dog that was created to be used by royalty for hunting big game, such as bear and boar. The breed is named after the Grand Duke of Weimar. When large game hunting become less common, the Weimaraner dog was instead trained to hunt smaller game, including rabbits, foxes and fowl. Unlike many other hunting breeds that are highly specialised on tasks like pointing or flushing, the Weimaraner dog is a highly versatile dog that can do a wide range of things.

Weimaraner dog care

One of the most important aspects of Weimaraner dog care is to provide your dog with sufficient amounts of physical and mental challenges. Regular exercise is absolutely mandatory if you want this hard working dog to stay happy and healthy. When a Weimaraner dog becomes boisterous or mischievous, it is a clear sign of under stimulation. Improper Weimaraner dog care can also lead to excessive barking and destructive chewing.

No dog really likes being left alone, but the Weimaraner is renowned for displaying extra strong signs of separation anxiety. Do not purchase a Weimaraner if you know that you will have to leave it alone a lot. Even after receiving a lot of training, a Weimaraner that feels sad and alone can start chewing on furniture, barking all day and so on.

Weimaraner dog puppy

The Weimaraner dog puppy is a charming little fellow, but before you fall in love and decide to bring one home you should ask if you are willing and capable of caring for a dog for the coming 10-13 years. You should also determine if the Weimaraner is the perfect breed for you. Getting a Weimaraner dog puppy is only a good idea if you are a very active person that will spend a lot of time outdoors exercising and training your dog. The Weimaraner is also a very social dog that hates being left alone when everyone leaves for work. Getting a Weimaraner dog puppy can also be a poor idea if you have small children, because the puppies can be quite unruly before they are fully trained and might for instance knock over a child while playing. Generally speaking, getting a Weimaraner dog puppy is a great choice if you love hunting and want a loyal companion that never leaves your side. It can also be a great choice if you are willing to substitute hunting with other challenging activities, such as advanced obedience training, agility, tracking etcetera.  

Weimaraner dog training

Weimaraners are powerful and energetic dogs, and proper Weimaraner dog training is necessary to channel all this energy. In addition to obedience training, social training is very important since Weimaraners tend to be suspicious of strangers. They are for instance never as happy-go-lucky as Labradors and Golden Retrievers and they can become highly territorial and protective of their family unless trained to behave otherwise. In addition to this, the Weimaraner is a clever dog with a mind of its own and persistence is mandatory during Weimaraner dog training.

Weimaraner dog breeding

There are two types of Weimaraners: short-haired and long-haired. Both varieties are recognized by most kennel clubs throughout the world, with the American Kennel Club being one notable exception since they do not recognize the long-haired variety. Using two long-haired dogs for Weimaraner dog breeding will result in 100% long-haired puppies since the trait is recessive. If you use one short-hair and one long-haired dog for Weimaraner dog breeding, you can get long-haired puppies only if the short-haired parent is a carrier of the recessive long-hair gene.

Weimaraner dog breeders

When purchasing a Weimaraner dog, it is important to stick to Weimaraner responsible dog breeders that strive to promote good health in the breed. Buying from a puppy mill or from a Weimaraner breeder that is only interested in outer appearance will greatly increase the risk of poor health in your dog. Examples of common ailments present in the breed are hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, Von Willebrands Disease, Renal dysplasia and Progressive retinal atrophy.

Weimaraner dog price

The Weimaraner dog price varies a lot from breeder to breeder, and it is hard to provide any general guidelines. The important thing is to investigate what you actually get for your money. Has the parents of your dog been screened for genetic disease? Are the puppies healthy and well cared for? Has your puppy been examined by a vet, vaccinated and de-wormed? As you can see, comparing the Weimaraner dog price can be tricky since the quality varies so much from breeder to breeder.



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