WEIMARANER — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information Breed Description
Breed Registries:	Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) - Sporting Dogs American Kennel Club (AKC) - Sporting Group United Kennel Club (UKC) - Gun Dog Breeds The Kennel Club [U.K.] (KC) - Gundogs Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) * - No. 99
Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America. * — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees.
Origin:	Germany
Height:	Males — 25 to 27 inches Females — 23 to 25 inches
The Weimaraner, sometimes called "the grey ghost of Weimar", was developed in Germany as an all-purpose gun dog for the nobility. Originally used to hunt big game, the Weimaraner is now used almost exclusively on small furred and feathered game. Best known for his versatility, the Weimaraner is used for pointing, retrieving and tracking. He is friendly, fearless, obedient and alert as well as loyal and protective of his family. He has an assertive, bold and rambunctious nature. The Weimaraner is very energetic and needs plenty of exercise. However, unlike some other hunting breeds, the Weimaraner is not a dog to be left outdoors. He thrives on human companionship and is a loyal hunting companion. The Weimaraner's haunting eyes are a very distinctive feature of the breed — his eyes are either light amber, grey, or blue-grey. His coat ranges from mouse-grey to silver-grey and is short, smooth and sleek. There is also a longhaired variety. However, according to the AKC breed standard, this is a disqualifying fault and the Canadian breed standard considers it to be a very serious fault. In many other countries, the long-haired Weimaraner is accepted as another coat variety. See links below for further information on the longhaired Weimaraner. Weimaraner 2010 Wall Calendar "The humorous photos in this wall calendar feature Artlist International's famous Fish-eye"" style, which captures and enhances the dogs' lively expressions to the fullest. Every calendar is printed on thick, high-quality paper and features holidays of 11 countries (Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Japan, United Kingdom, United States). Start your new year with your favorite ""THE DOG"" Calendar!""" CLICK HERE for more Calendars, Books, Gifts & Collectibles. TOP Health Issues: List of Common Health Problems Afflicting Weimaraners From the Weimaraner Club of America Bloat — As with many large breeds and any deep-chested dog, the occurrence of Bloat or Gastric Torsion is a real possibility in the Weimaraner. If you are not familiar with this condition, it is absolutely necessary to learn about it and know the symptoms — This is a real emergency and a life threatening condition that requires immediate Veterinary attention. See Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) — Bloat in the Health and Nutrition section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for more information and First Aid for Bloat for an article describing some of the things you can do if you are faced with this situation. Vaccination Warning — Immune Mediated Problems and Vaccination — A small percentage of Weimaraner puppies manifest an autoimmune reaction following vaccination with combination MLV (modified live virus) vaccines. Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy in the Weimaraner — HOD is commonly found in large and giant purebred dogs. The breeds at higher risk include the Great Dane, Weimaraner, Irish Setter and German Shepherd. The disease in the Weimaraner is particularly severe, with high mortality rates found in untreated dogs. If you are considering the adoption of a Weimaraner puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.) Additional Health Resources: Health and Nutrition — Canada's Guide to Dogs growing section on several health and nutrition related issues. WCA Policy On Vaccinating Weimaraners Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHip) QuickCare Pet Insurance Programs TOP Breed Standards CKC Breed Standard AKC Breed Standard UKC Breed Standard (Revised 1 January 2007) The Kennel Club (U.K.) Breed Standard FCI Breed Standard No. 99/ 13. 02. 2002 / GB AKC WEIMARANER VIDEO 18 Min. Video Edition, Published by the AKC Discussion of the breed standard: good structure and movement, acceptable colors, correct head, size. Developed for breeders, exhibitors and judges. — Available from Dogwise.com TOP Grooming Information: Grooming — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes tips, articles and information covering all aspects of dog grooming along with a listing of Groomers from across Canada. TOP Training Resources: The Weimaraner can be bold, assertive and headstrong. Therefore, early obedience training is strongly recommended. Training — For information on training your Weimaraner, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada. Training Tools & Equipment Choose from a wide variety of items from Dogwise.com TOP Additional Information: Clubs, Sports & Activities — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes information on several dog sports and activities as well as listings of non-breed specific clubs from across Canada. (Note: For breed specific clubs, see the Breed Clubs section.) Working Dogs — Dedicated to the working dog. This section includes tributes, information on various dog jobs, and listings of organizations from across Canada. The Weimaraner Network — A very informative site all about Weimaraners. Information about the longhaired Weimaraner: The Longhaired Weimaraner — The long-haired coat is a disqualifying fault in the United States and a very serious fault in Canada. In many other countries, however, this is not the case. The long-hair is a natural recessive gene in the Weimaraner. Longhaired Weimaraners FAQs — From the Weimaraner Association of Canada Weimaraner Coats