Weimaraner      

The Weimaraner we know today has changed little since 1810.

Weimaraners are thought to have originated in Germany where they were used by the nobility for hunting. They found favour with Grand Duke Karl August of Weimar who popularised the breed. The Weimaraner was exported to USA and later UK. Breeds develop gradually over time. Read the early history of dogs: - how breeds develop.  

Weimaraners are strong, active dogs, who need firm handling. Some have been trained as police dogs. 

They were used to hunt fur & feather, so any cat that runs from them may be killed!

Weimaraners can have long or short hair. The colour can be silver or mousy-brown. They are often called, "Grey Ghosts." The eye-colour is distinctive, being yellow or blue. They have drooping ears. 

Height at shoulder: males 61 - 69 cm, females 56 - 64 cm.

Class: Gundog

	CH Sabaka Mist Falcon (NSD).  He is a champion Weimaraner who does very well in the field. He belongs to Lynette Bosch.
Above: Boyd, a longhaired Weimaraner, belongs to Pat Rice. Unlike his shorthaired counterpart, his tail is not docked.
	Left, Hettie - a 9 week old long haired Weimaraner puppy, belongs to Samantha Jones, Wellingborough, UK

Left. A Weimaraner with a tail to wag! It was once the custom to amputate puppies' tails, but that is falling out of fashion. Vets in many countries have banned "tail docking."

This cute puppy belongs to Willem Nortman. 

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