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Appearance

Weimaraners come in two coats; the long haired and the short haired, both of which comes in the same colors. The eye color is grey, amber, or blue-grey and the body of the Weimaraner should have athletic bulid. Ears are long and hang beside the head, and the tail is long although some breeders may dock them. The breed should have a noble and confident look.

Behavior

Weimaraners are keen, protective, vigilant, fast and powerful. They are quick learners and are eager to please it's handler. This is a hunting breed, so it may or maynot get along with the family cat. If socialized early as a puppy it may tolarate the family cat, but may chase other cats, and any other animal that enters the yard or house. Training this breed is a must, because they are very active and will need to learn to control their energy. They make excellent family companions and are wonderful with children and can get along with other dogs. They will warn when strangers approach and when necessary will defend the family.

Weimaraners were created in the 1800's to be not only a reliable hunting dog, but also a noble looking dog. Ownership of the breed was restricted, because they were highly prized. Usually the dog stayed with the family and not in a kennel like other breeds. They are all around dogs meaning that they would guard the house and be loving to the children and assist in hunting. Instinctively this breed will go for the gentials in order to bring down it's prey. Weimaraners were introduced to the United States in the 1950's and they quickly became a popular breed. The quick popularity soon produced some careless matches of the breed, but both Britain and the U.S. have taken better steps at maintaining the breed.

Health

Serious health concerns are bloat, and hip dysplasia.

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