The Weimaraner is an incredible animal, who loves to go running and, above all, to work together with its human guide. It is a furry that enjoys training, and also tends to get along well with other animals.
If you are thinking of increasing your family with a dog and you are looking for one that is energetic, intelligent and sociable, do not hesitate: the Weimaraner is one of your best options. Next you will find out why 🙂.
Origin and history
Our protagonist is a dog originally from Germany known as the Weimar Braco or weimaraner that began its history before 1800; However, from that time we have only received some engravings where we see dogs that are very similar to the dog we know today. It was not until the XNUMXth century that the Grand Duke Carlos Augusto ruling the Duchy of Saxony-Weimar-Eisenach, he became fond of hunting big game.
One of those days he met the ancestors of the current Weimaraner, and decided to develop a breed of versatile dogs for hunting and that it would be used only by the nobles of the time. Towards the end of the XNUMXth century, when the German Republic already existed, the German Weimaraner Club was formed, and again this breed was once again banned from the people.
In the middle of the XNUMXth century, our protagonist was imported to the United States hand in hand with Howard Knight, who was a member of the German Weimaraner Club. From then on, the breed was little by little known to the whole world.
What are the physical characteristics?
The Weimaraner is a large dog, weighing between 25 and 45kg and with a height at the withers between 55 and 70cm., the females being somewhat smaller than the males. The body is slender, strong and muscular, protected by a coat of short or long hair, depending on the variety: if it is the short-haired variety, the outer coat is well attached to the body and is strong and dense; On the other hand, in the long-haired variety, the outer coat is long and smooth, with or without undercoat. The coat color is silver gray, deer gray or mouse gray.
The head is wider in males than in females, but in both cases it is harmonious. The nose is flesh-colored, but turns gray towards the base. The eyes of adults are light to dark amber, while those of puppies are blue. The ears are wide and hanging.
The tail is strong and its legs are also robust. Their life expectancy is 10 to 12 years.
How is your character?
The Weimaraner is a dog intelligent, loyal, curious, but also somewhat shy with strangers. You need to lead an active lifestyle, since you have a lot of energy; in fact, it is very important that it is taken out for a walk and played with it every day so that it can burn it off and feel happy.
What are their cares?
Food
The feeding of the Weimaraner it must be meat-based. As it is a carnivore, it is not advisable to give it a feed rich in cereals, since it cannot digest them well.
Obviously, you should not lack fresh and clean water, always freely available.
Hygiene
The hair of this animal is short, but that does not mean that it does not have to be cared for. Every day you have to pass a comb, or if you prefer, a brush-glove to remove all traces of dead hair.. This is especially necessary in summer, as it will make you feel cooler this way.
Exercise
It is a dog that you need to go out to do something outside the home every day. Walks, jogs, games in the park or on the beach… Anything that distracts you, helps you burn energy, and makes you feel good will do.
"Salud"
Unfortunately, all large dog breeds are predisposed to hip dysplasia and even stomach torsion. There is not much that can be done to avoid it, except take it to the vet to examine it at least once a year, and also to give it the vaccines that are mandatory in our country.
Price
If you want to live for a few years with a magnificent dog, which will undoubtedly give you a lot of joys and a lot of love, then we recommend you visit a kennel of this breed. There, you have to ask all the questions you have so that the purchase is a success.
In these places they will ask you for 700-1000 euros for the puppy.
Photos
The Weimaraner is such a beautiful dog that it is impossible to stop admiring him. So if you want to see more images, click on them to see them enlarged 🙂:
