Weimaraner Puppies Blog

If you had a dog when you were a child, you will want your own children to experience the same positive feelings and you will get your children a dog. If you did not, you just have to read My First Best Friend to find out what an amazing thing a dog can be in a child’s life. Not only does a dog teach children responsibility, but it also helps them develop a healthy personality and a balanced emotional life.

However, bringing a dog into the family is not always a smart thing to do. You need to make sure that both the children and the adult members of the family are ready for a furry friend, otherwise someone is likely to get disappointed over time. You also need to make sure that you are selecting the right breed and you are treating your dog in a way that guarantees your children’s safety.

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I would says yes, if you would like to have a dog that is friendly, intelligent and eager to please their family. These dogs are also very reliable, prefer to be kept inside the house, as a real member of the family. They are recommended only for a family with older, considerate children as they can easily knock the little ones down unintentionally – because of their big size. The Weimeraner can get on well with other canine animals in the house, but they cannot stand other, smaller animals around themselves. The breed requires a large, fenced yard and constant exercise to keep them happy and content.

The coat of the Weimeraner is short, smooth and fine. It is recommended to brush the coat weekly, but in fact it does not require too much care. Sadly, these dogs are prone to health issues like dysplasia, bloating and entropy.

Training the Weimeraner is easy, as these dogs are always eager to learn new things and can be motivated by rewards and praise very much. Early obedience training and socialization is recommended for the breed. They can excel in obedience, hunting and agility.

All in all, the Weimeraner can be the perfect dog for families with older children who will be able to provide them many, daily exercise and love.

I hope this article will help you decide whether the Weimeraner is the best breed for you and for your family.

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Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Weimaraner. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Weimaraner for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Weimaraner hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Weimaraner used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  Weimaraner will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Weimaraner feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Weimaraner as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

Weimeraners are sleek and attractive looking dogs. They are 55 to 85 pounds and 23 to 27 inches in height and are known to be intelligent yet easily distracted dogs. These dogs have long legs with webbed feet and tails are usually docked. If one would like to purchase a Weimeraner, familiarization is important especially with the breed standard which should reflect the dog, meaning it is genuine and of quality. Reading only short entries online just gives a snap shot of the dog but never the full picture. After understanding what to look for, one can start visiting breeders. But be aware of sneaky non-quality breeders who are out to fool uneducated or uninformed buyers. Read the rest of this entry »