Weimaraner
Sporting Group
Height at Shoulders
Females 23-25 in, Males 25-27 in
Weight
Females 55-75 lbs, Males 70-90 lbs
Life Expectancy
10-13 yrs
History
The Weimaraner originated in the German town of Weimar during the 1800's. The Grand Duke Karl August was responsible for the breed's development, crossing bloodhounds with various other hunting dogs to create his ideal sporting companion. The Weimaraner started as a big game hunter, chasing down wolves, bears, and mountain lions. As the populations of many of these species started to suffer, the Weimaraner found work as a bird dog. The breed was fairly restricted to German nobles until the early 1900's as they made their way to other countries. You might have first seen this breed in the photography of William Wegman whose work involved posing the dogs like people.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Weimaraners share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
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Friendliness Towards Strangers
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Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
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Sensitivity
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Noise Level
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Prey Drive
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Shedding
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Common Traits
Friendly, alert, and fearless
Thrive on affection and known to be "velcro dogs", following you around the house constantly
Independent and very intelligent- they're known to push boundaries if training is inconsistent
Strong prey drive and will chase any small animal (including cats), joggers, and bikes
Can become destructive or develop separation anxiety if left alone for long or not given enough exercise or mental stimulation
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