The Weimaraner dogs are developed to accompany hunters for pointing, trailing and retrieving tasks during hunt. The dog is sturdy and strong with extreme of intelligence and grace. It is more popularly known as “Grey Ghost” due to its horrific and well groomed coat. A versatile breed Weimaraner holds high speed, high sensitivity, courage and passion. Quite easygoing and friendly with family, obedient and caring, the Weimaraner bears very light in a pleasant manner with children and pets letting in cats and dogs. The breed is trusted companion; eager to curl around, requires warm hands to hold, any job to do or yard to play. Its stubborn and independent nature sometimes makes it slightly rambunctious which need early treatment.

The build is more than average, smart and sturdy, well suited for working dogs, medium skulled and hanging long ears, long legs with flexible muscles, this breed contains great power, courage and stamina. Top line curved down beginning from head to rear. Silky, shiny and short coat is tightly fit all over the body and available in gray, silver-gray and also in slightly dark shades. Some dogs come with small spot of white near chest area. Flawless and easygoing stride enhances its dignified expressions.

The Weimaraner is a German breed and was developed in 19th century to provide all-in-one hunter, pointer, trailing and retriever functions. Bloodhounds are said to be its ancestors with some relation with English Pointer and Great Dane. Silver-Gray Huehnerhund is another breed in its contemporaries and possibly shares some role in the development of Weimaraner breed. Originally the breed was aimed to hunt large game like bore, bear, wolves and deer in German forests, which were well populated with wilds and games. As such animals reduced in German forests, the dog’s talent was used to hunt rabbits, foxes and birds. At one time breed was governed strictly by Weimaraner Club, adaption was bounded with membership of the club. The aim of club was to maintain standards and purity in the breed. The infertile pair of dogs came to USA in 1929 when an American postman Howard Knight joined the club. The real development of Weimaraner breeds in USA starter after World War II when American soldiers brought many dogs from Germany. The breed got popularity as hunting dog throughout the United States, finally breed was recognized by AKC in beginning of 1943. Heidi, a Weimaraner dog is recognized by it service with US Present Dwight D Eisenhower and had been kept in White House. After many ebb and flows, the breed got popularity and ranked high by AKC.

Temperament

By instinct the breed is fearless, attentive and obedient friend, warm family companion and moderately effective watchdog. The smartness, love to work tendency and high determination also augment its character. The breed is very active indoors, love to run and chase, digging, barking, chewing, jumping, all you will find in it. The breed is well going with children and family pets,