Weimaraner
Saturday, April 25, 2020
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The Weimaraner, "grey ghost" of the dog world, is a big, grey, short-haired dog with remarkable attributes, perhaps as remarkable as the attributes so closely maintained by those who guard his ownership and breeding. He also is the newest of the sporting breeds in America. It wasn't until 1929 that Howard Knight of Providence, R. I., was able to bring a pair to this country from Germany.
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The nobles in the court of Weimar in Germany "manufactured” the breed for all-around hunting prowess. About 140 years ago they achieved a distinctive dog through many crosses, with the old red Schweisshunde, similar to a Bloodhound, probably the major factor. A Weimaraner Club was formed and none but a member was allowed to own the dogs.
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It is not so remarkable that in Germany only a limited circle could own and breed the dogs, but it is decidedly unusual that almost the same procedure has been followed in democratic America. The Weimaraner Club of America exercises rigid control over all things applicable to its breed, so much so that the breed is not strong in this country and perhaps never will be. However, the desired result, to keep the strain pure and the dog's prowess afield high, is being attained.
The breed was recognized by the A.K.C. in 1943. Since then it has made strides not only in the field, its natural element but as a bench show and obedience trial contender. The parent club's rigid control has discouraged commercial exploitation, but interest among responsible breeders has not been discouraged. The Weimaraner has proved himself a trustworthy dog and an eminent sportsman.
Activities with the Weimaraner
The Weimaraner needs a permanent reference person to educate him expertly. Because if the Weimaraner is not used as a hunting dog, his hunting passion must be kept under control. This is also done by satisfying this dog's tireless urge to move and its intelligence through physical and mental capacity.
The Weimaraner is above all a hunting dog, which has its special qualities in the work after the shot. This means that it is particularly capable of tracking down the shot and lost games, which applies equally to water and wild birds.
He is also a dog with outspoken territorial behavior, which makes him excellent protection and watchdog. Assuming that he is sufficiently employed, the Weimaraner is also suitable as a family dog.
Characteristics of Weimaraner
As a versatile hunting dog, the Weimaraner is also referred to as a leading dog. From the external appearance, the Weimaraner is a medium to large dog, which is beautifully and beautifully built and has a strong musculature.
The Weimaraner wears a short, strong, very dense, and smooth-fitting fur, which is however longer and denser than with other comparable dog breeds. However, he is also bred as a long-haired Weimaraner. The color varies from silver-grey to mouse-grey, where head and hangings are usually lighter or have white badges. The Weimaraner has beautiful, amber-colored eyes, which vary from dark to light and are sky blue in the puppy age.