About Weims

The name comes from the Grand Duke of Weimer, Karl August,

whose court enjoyed hunting.

The Weimaraner is a dog developed by royalty in the early 19th

century for hunting. They were used for hunting large game,

such as boar, bear and deer. As popularity of big game hunting

started to decline, the Weimaraner transitioned into an avid small

animal hunter and tracker, most specifically fowl. Rather than

having a specific purpose such as pointing and flushing, the

Weimaraner is an all purpose gun dog.

The Weimaraner is a loyal and loving family dog, the

only royal hunting dog, known to be kept in their homes as both pet, and sportsman. They are both incredible hunters and fearless guardians of their family and territory.

The Weimaraner is elegant, noble and athletic in appearance. Properly bred the Weimaraner should look balanced from a properly sized head, slightly larger chest, long lean torso, and docked tail, creating a form that is pleasing to the eye. Silver and Grey are the two recognized colours in both the CKC and AKC standards. A less common colour and disqualifiable in the show ring is the colour Blue. However a small white patch on the chest is allowable. The tails are docked to one third their natural length and the dew claws removed at birth.

Weimaraners are fast and powerful dogs, but are also suitable home animals given proper training and exercise. These dogs are very protective of their family and can be very territorial with other dogs, and aloof to strangers. They must be well socialized to prevent any hint of aggression.

Weimaraners are highly and intelligent and have the ability to problem solve, which earned them the epithet "dog with a human brain".

From very small pups, Weimaraners need extensive

exercise in keeping with it's energetic hunting breed and

prized for it's physical stamina. No walk is too far, and they

appreciate any games.

If not given attention and exercise the Weimaraner can

become high-strung and wear out there owners. Owners need

patience and consistentancy in firm training. And must give

appropriate training to calm them and to help them control

their behaviours. Like most dogs, untrained and unconfined

young dogs often create their own fun when left alone, such as

chewing most anything (including furniture).