Weimaraner Puppies Blog

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 »

This huge Weilmaraner will make a strong watchdog. What a position to take!

Just like any other dog, Weimeraners needs to maintain a specific weight to be considered healthy. It is important that you pay close attention to exercise and feeding habits while they are still puppies. There are many reasons why Weimeraners grow thin. One is lack of exercise and second is that they don’t get enough nutrition in their food.

Another is that it is a symptom of other illness. When taking care of a Weimeraner, it is important that you consider these three things. Give them the right food that is apt for their age. Don’t allow them to be thin or too heavy. This is not an exact science and varies from one puppy to another. If their backbones are showing, it is a sign that you need to increase their food intake. The amount of food varies significantly as they attain specific growth stages. Always remember to take note of their diet.

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It is always a wise move to study the appearance, temperament and other aspects of a breed before taking responsibility of it. A little background first, the breed comes from Germany and was created in the Court of Weimar hence the name. They were a great combination of intelligence, bravery, speed, and scenting ability. Many things need to be considered: these dogs are rather large and would not be suited in an apartment if there is no access to a large yard or trips outdoor for exercise.

They have short coats that do moderately shed so regular brushing is required. To prevent tartar build up and bacteria, brushing should be done thrice a week. This will prevent any gum infection and the horrid bad breath. Nails should also be trimmed as they may accidentally scratch guest when they jump up and greet them. Weimeraners also enjoy chewing on toys and furniture unless trained well. Think about it!

Dogs have become such an important part of our society, that the need for them to fit in well with other human beings and not pose a threat or a disturbance is critical to their long term acceptance by our neighbors and others around us. Not all people are dog lovers and to make sure that they’re not inconvenienced by our pets, training is essential.

Also, dog training is an integral part of a working dog’s life for them to be able to assist humans in activities like hunting and police work. Training dogs is a specialized skill since the key difficulty lies in how to communicate efficiently with them.

All training of dogs is a repetition of the basic principle of reward and punishment in various forms and combinations. Communication of these signals is the key to proper training. One very important thing to remember is consistency of signals. The reliability of the training depends on how well a dog is able to be sure of what your signals mean.

It must also be mentioned that different dog breeds take to training differently. Dogs like the iconic German Shepherd are very easily trained due to their high intelligence. Another important factor is the emotional state of the dog. A dog that is frightened, anxious, or insecure doesn’t train well and this reflects the importance of factors like proper socialization of puppies.

A lot of studies have shown that proper puppy socialization goes a long way towards ensuring a good temperament and receptivity towards training. Lots of handling, petting and generally being around humans in their everyday life goes a long way towards making a dog well behaved and easy to train.

Training Weimaraner puppies should not begin too early however, as there is evidence to show that before a certain age, the brains of puppies are not significantly developed enough to process complex learning.

Professional dog trainers are best when it comes to training your Weimaraner as they will ensure that the proper habits are set for life, including how to behave around strangers. For the safety of your Weimaraner, it is your duty as an owner to ensure that he or she is well trained.

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This little fella is only a couple of weeks old. So small and vulnerable, yet already showing signs of having those perfectly light eyes and coat color.

The proceeedure, some believe, enhances a dog’s safety. Hunting dogs like the Weimaraner often work in thick vegetation and brambles and have a very high risk of injury to their tails. These injuries are very painful and difficult to treat afterwards. Interestingly enough, tail docking seems to be fashionable for certain breeds in the USA. In many countries tail docking is not encouraged and in some cases it is also against the law. In Australia Wiemeraners still have their tails intact, so although the breed standard often expects it to be..in certain countries one can see Weimaraners whith their tails are intact.

Accoding to the American Kennel Club, the tail has to be docked. At maturity it should measure approximately 6 inches with a tendency to be light rather than heavy and should be carried in a manner expressing confidence and sound temperament. A non-docked tail will be penalized.

I don’t know about you but I am a fan of William Wegman and his photographs of Weimaraners dressed in tuxedos, baseball uniforms, wedding gowns and the like. They are comical, artisitc and in some ways tantalising….

Yet, I also found this comment that makes me think, and definitely shows that there is more to things than meets the eye:

” I hope Wegman stays with his non-Weimaraner art. Wegman has HARMED this breed by making them a popular “fad” dog. People get one and THEN find out they are NOT easy dogs to own and required LOTS of exercise, time and attention. Thousands of Weims have been dumped on shelters and abandoned (and killed) by people who saw Wegman’s photos and ran out and got a Weim. Weimaraners are not calm unless you give them hours of exercise or they are old. Damn you Wegman!”

Whatever your beliefs, it is hard to deny, that his Weim photographs are artistic to say the least:

Like any hunting dog, a Weimaraner is no exception, when it comes to exercise. Exercise is a must for the Weimaraner. He loves to hike, play ball, and romp and enjoys nothing more than a day in the field. Deprived of sufficient work-out, he may become frustrated and get his exercise with boisterous indoor activity. Daily brisk walks will keep his mind and body in good condition, and obedience training will keep him under control. He can be kept in a house and a flat, as long as you realize that this dog was made to be out in the open a lot of the time. If you exercise him a lot, he will be calm indoors.