Weimaraner Dog Breed

The Weimaraner dog breed is a versatile German hunting dog whose original purpose was to hunt game of all sizes, big and small, including bear. The Weimaraner gets its name from the court of Weimar, for which they were bred.

Between the early 1800s to mid 1900s, the breed was very difficult to get a hold of. You had to be a member of the Weimaraner club and it was notoriously difficult to gain membership. It wasn't until the the 1940s that the dog gained widespread popularity in competitions, as pets, and as hunting companions.

Weimaraner Dog Breed: Temperament

The Weimaraner is some what of an attention hog, and will demand it from owners by any means necessary. For this reason I do not recommend them as pets for small children because of how rowdy they can be, but this is only my personal opinion. They also tend to destroy things when frustrated and in need of exercise for physical and mental stimulation.

As you can see from the chart above, they are not the best suited for getting along with other pets; however, they do make fantastic companions for active owners needing a hunting dog that can provide protection for the family.

Weimaraner Dog Breed : Health

This is not a dog you want to bring home if you do not have a large back yard. Living in the city will be difficult for them unless you thoroughly enjoy taking them for runs.

It is advised that they be allowed to free roam in and out of the house. This is especially important for those that live in cooler areas where their Weimaraner will want to sleep inside at night.

A major medical pitfall this breed faces is gastric torsion, also known as bloat. Other illnesses seen to a lesser degree are hypertrophic osteodystrophy, entropion, distichiasis, spinal dysraphism, hemophilia, and canine hip dysplasia.

The healthiest of Weimaraners may live to be around 13 years of age.