| Striking looks, sleek, speedy, and strong… | | | | eradicated as quickly as possible. |
| These are the first impressions a Weimaraner | | | | They are affectionate and loving dogs and also |
| usually gets. | | | | very protective of their owners. They have great |
| The Weimaraner Vorstehhund, also dubbed as the | | | | guarding instincts and they are likely to be very |
| “grey ghost”, is a product of German | | | | territorial. Weimaraners can be aloof and hostile to |
| selective breeding. It was a breed favored by | | | | strangers. If they are not socialized extensively as |
| royalty by German royalty. They are strong gun | | | | puppies they tend to become very aggressive. |
| dogs with great perseverance and courage. They | | | | When dealing with Weimaraners, owners must be |
| will stop at nothing to please their hunting masters. | | | | firm and take the role of the “pack |
| They are beautiful dogs with a regal stance that | | | | leader”. Weimaraners can be very stubborn |
| most people appreciate. Weimaraners are | | | | and willful. Therefore, owners must train them |
| relatively large dogs with long muscular limbs. Their | | | | with effective positive reinforcement methods to |
| coats are short and hard but there are rare | | | | counter these behavioral problems. Passive and |
| types with semi-long coats, and they usually | | | | meek owners will find it difficult to manage |
| come in silvery and gray colors. | | | | Weimaraners. Natural authority must be |
| Since they have short coats, grooming | | | | established over them. |
| maintenance is very low but they can drool and | | | | Weimaraners desires companionship. They like to |
| bark excessively. Drooling problems may never be | | | | be with the family's “pack”. They will feel |
| solved but with barking, training and extensive | | | | awful if left for their own. Weimaraners are |
| early socializing may minimize the unpleasant | | | | generally affable to children but their pure |
| behavior. | | | | physicality and highly excitable nature can cause |
| Weimaraners are originally bred to become large | | | | accidents, such as knocking children and elderly |
| game hunters. Animals like boars, deer, and even | | | | people down. |
| bears. But with the decline of large game | | | | They are highly trainable and intelligent dogs. They |
| popularity, they eventually adapted to small game | | | | must be trained extensively with positive |
| hunting. Because of their original hunting inclinations, | | | | reinforcement. Weimaraners like to be praised and |
| they are not intimidated with size and seem | | | | rewarded with treats. Positive reinforcement is |
| brave in all occasions. | | | | the best way to control and train them. Calm |
| They are very athletic and thrive in physical | | | | behavior training is also essential for these dogs. |
| activities. Exercise is essential to Weimaraners. | | | | They will eventually mature, although slow, into a |
| Lack of physical and mental stimulation will make | | | | mild-mannered temperament. |
| them restless and may cause them to become | | | | Weimaraners are common to gastric torsion, a |
| disorderly inside the house. If often left alone, | | | | painful and fatal condition. To prevent this, |
| they will channel their energy to destructive | | | | Weimaraners feedings must be spread at least |
| behaviors like chewing furniture and footwear. It is | | | | twice daily. But to be sure, because Weimaraners |
| also common for them to steal food from tables | | | | are seriously susceptible to this condition, have a |
| and counter tops. Bad habits like this need to be | | | | vet's contact number ready. |