Youll know a Weimaraner right away due to their smooth, short coats color”theyre often called grey ghosts. They were once called the Weimer Pointer, for Weimer Court and the noblemen that promoted this breeds development”and surely this nobility shows even now in this dogs bearing.

The Weimaraner is produced because of selective German breeding, coming from the same general stock as other German breeds. Believed to be a descendant of the Bloodhound, it was led to hunt deer, bears, wolves, boars, and elk. As years passed and big game became less common, the Weimaraner eventually established itself as an accomplished bird dog and personal hunting companion.

The Weimaraner is admired for its agility, fearlessness, and stamina in hunting. It is very trainable, and is a sociable, dutiful member of the family. This breed loves children and takes pride in being a member of the pack or family. It is also quite easy to groom, due to its short, smooth coat.

Developed from the Red Schweisshund, which is a scenter and a tracker itself descended from the Bloodhound, the Weimaraner is closely related to the German Shorthaired pointer. Weimaraners are highly energetic animals, since they were originally bred to hunt all day with their masters! So if you expect a dog that doesnt move around too much, it might be better to consider a less rambunctious breed than a Weimaraner!

True to most large hunting breeds, the Weimaraner should be given plenty of exercise, and in order to avoid him going out to stalk game, he should be best kept in a fenced yard. His instincts will tell him to track or hunt small animals and birds because of his hunting dog traits. Unlike most hunting breeds, though, the Weimaraner, or Weim is a house dog and should also be given a lot of love and attention from the family to avoid him becoming melancholy and listless.

The Weimaraner loves hikes, playing ball, romping and nothing could make him happier than a day in the field. Exercise is a must for this lively, spirited dog! Daily brisk walks to keep his body in condition and firm obedience training to keep him under control to show him who is boss in the pack will give you a stellar pet.

The Weimaraner is noble, stately and able-bodied. Their curious eye color and short, glossy coats give them a regal bearing that you cannot find in most other breeds. The eyes can be light amber, gray, or blue gray, and the fur can come in mouse-gray, charcoal-blue, or silver-gray: they are sometimes affectionately described with the phrase moonlight on chocolate.

The silvery-gray color is quite rare in dogs, and is the result of breeding for a recessive gene. Because of this, the Weimaraner is called the silver or gray ghost. The Weimaraner is a hardy, passionate-working, loyal pet and will be a delight to your family and your home.