The authors have over 25 years of first hand experience in the breed having owned, raised and reared dozens of weimaraner dogs and puppies. The breed was once used to hunt large game animals such as deer, boar, and bear but as those animals became harder to. They have a very strong desire to work and live with their owners, making the breed a good choice for the novice hunter. She is also the akc gazette breed columnist for the weimaraner club of america, an akc delegate and an akc judge. The breed was once used to hunt large game animals such as deer, boar, and bear but as those animals became harder to find, weims were bred to hunt smaller game and birds. The weimaraner loves to swim and has the webbed toes to prove it. Sep 04, 2000 in this comprehensive book of the breed, the author gives expert advice on all aspects of caring for a weimaraner. The grey dogs of king louis theory for example suggests that weims descend from dogs known as chiens gris grey dogs brought back from the orient by king louis of france hundreds of years ago. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Today, their distinctive grey colour and functional shape makes them unique among gundogs. There are three basic theories on how the blue gene came into being in the weimaraner. They wanted to create a hunting dog that was smart, fast and brave with a. They and their owners participate in dog events such as hunting, tracking, obedience, rally, agility, flyball, and other sports.
Just weimaraners 2020 wall calendar dog breed calendar. Owners should familiarize themselves with this high energy, brilliant bird loving dog. The first breeding weimaraners were imported to the united states in 1938 by howard knight, a dog fancier from rhode island. Weimaraner puppy issues and how to overcome typical problems. Dog owners can prepare themselves for the responsibilities weimaraners command from their. To determine what a hybrid breed will look like, it is best to consider the appearance of its parent breeds, since it will take on some characteristics of both. That means that perhaps the piebalds of today are atavistic, in other words, throwbacks. Breed related events hosted by the german klub were conducted in and around weimar, germany from september 4th7th, 1997. The popularity of the weimaraner has grown over the years. I have written about it since i started the blog in 2006 and have gone off on a few rants like this one here, here and here. Early weimaraners were used by royalty for hunting large game such as boar, bear, and deer.
Samson the 5monthold weimaraner puppy drea the weimaraner at 2 years old houston the weimaraner at 2 years old weighs 100 pounds 45 kg, and he still thinks hes a little puppy. There is an in depth analysis of the breed standard, with tips on exhibiting the weimaraner in. Another idea to consider is that the weimaraner and german shorthaired pointer gsp shared the stud book in the breed s. This book provides owners with the indepth knowledge of the weimaraner breed. It weighs between 55 and 90 pounds, and will measure up to 27 inches when fully grown. Discover a whole new world of dogs with these revolutionary breed spe. Sep 16, 2017 that means that perhaps the piebalds of today are atavistic, in other words, throwbacks. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Todays weimaraner fanciers understand that the breeds talents are many, and he has proven himself in all areas. In 1928 a new england sportsman, howard knight, applied for membership in the german club. Without question, the weimaraner is happiest when he gets plenty of physical and mental stimulation. Early weimaraners were used by royalty for hunting large game such as boar, bear and deer. The weimaraner originated in the nineteenth century in an effort to create the ideal allaround dog that could hunt game of all sizes, including deer and bear.
Your weimaraner puppy is unique, and raising one takes an understanding of the breed, not a generic puppy book. However, much of the original hunting instincts remain today and must be taken into consideration when deciding to buy a weimaraner. The weimaraner dog is a medium to large breed with a distinctive grey coat. Weimaraner is exactly what every dog owner needs if they own or are seeking a weimaraner. Starting with choosing a puppy, guidance is given on a diet, exercise, and basic training.
The weimaraner today book of the breed series hardcover april 1, 1993 by vicky bambridge author 3. Stray animals must be kept several days for their owners to reclaim them, by law. The weimaraner is a large dog that was originally bred for hunting in the early 19th century. Both breeds are highly intelligent, excellent hunters, affectionate companions, and similar in appearance with their sleek, muscular bodies. Delaware valley weimaraner club rescue devoted to advancing the weimaraner breed through conformation, obedience, agility, tracking, hunting and in breed rescue. An excellent book to understand the origin of the breed in germany and the breeds arrival to north america. Breed related events hosted by the german klub were conducted in and around weimar, germany from.
Like many sporting breeds, the weimaraner is considered to be a soft dog and they do not do well with harsh words or training techniques. They are eager to please the handler, though can often be somewhat dominant. Today, these elegant but demanding dogs can still be found out on the hunting grounds. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Everything you need to know about the weimaraner dog breed. For those who have had a dog before, it might be a bit basic. Weimaraners also make excellent therapy dogs and search and rescue dogs. Buy the weimaraner today book of the breed s new edition by vicky bambridge isbn. Genetically pointers dont carry the dilute gene, so the resulting cross should be a solid brown or black dog. The weimaraner today book of the breed bambridge, vicky on.
The weimaraners we have today took many years of selective, careful breeding. The weimaraner is a fairly young breed, dating back to the early 19th century in germany. The graceful, aristocraticlooking countenance of the weimaraner has graced many portraits by william wegman, the famous photographer. The book weimaraner erinnerungsbuch 18971997 by deborah andrews, details the historic and exciting celebrations of the 100 year anniversary of the weimaraner klub e. Weimaraner the elegant, energetic weimaraner has a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years. They have high exercise needs, and are relatively healthy.
In this comprehensive book of the breed, the author gives expert advice on all aspects of caring for a weimaraner. Probably descended directly from the ancient grey french scent hounds of the th century, the modern pure breed weimaraner and the weimaraner longhair have unbroken records which date back to the 1860s. In the case of the bosmaraner, we should look at the boston terrier and the weimaraner. At maturity males can be expected to reach a maximum height of 27 inches, bitches 25 inches and are as powerful as they look. However, word of mouth says that most pointer and weimaraner cross bred dogs produce solid colored dogs. If you are a weimaraner collector or serious student of the breed, this is a mega find. To learn more about the dogs lineage, click on any ancestor in the pedigree to dig deeper. Weimaraner dogs have grey, bluegray and amber eyes. Of course, the weimaraner is not the only breed dominated by nonhunting breeders and owners. There is an in depth analysis of the breed standard, with tips on exhibiting the weimaraner in the show ring.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Despite the fact that i am very familiar with the breedi own weimaraners and spend an. Later that year the breed was recognized by kennel clubs. In 1897, an exclusive weimaraner club was started in germany to maintain breed standards and ensure responsible breeding. Despite his promises to protect the purity of the breed, the club sent knight two sterilized dogs.
The weimaraner is a talented, friendly, obedient, alert, highenergy dog. August, whose court, located in the city of weimar now in the state of thuringia in modernday germany, enjoyed hunting. Weimaraner news newspapers books scholar jstor october 2019 learn. Weimaraners are intelligent dogs and ranked 21st in dr. Whatever your activity preferences, these dogs will happily join you. Weimaraner dog breed information american kennel club. The breed points of the weimaraner were also included in the book les races du chiens by h. It is a breed that can be trained in order not to make own activities. The breeds piercing eyes are acceptable in shades of light amber, gray, or bluegray.
The coat is short, fine, and smooth, found in a variety of shades of gray, from mousegray to. Nicknamed the gray ghost, the weimaraner was developed in germany in the 19 th century. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The weimaraner needs long walks and prefers to work at field sports. The bosmaraner is a newly created hybrid breed with little information available on them.
The weimaraner is strong, alert, and goodnatu tfh publications the weimaraner book discover a whole new world of dogs with these revolutionary breedspecific guides accompanied by a free dvd. I really enjoyed learning about the history of the breed and more details from the essential weimaraner. The weimaraner is a mediumsized dog, weighing between 50 and 70 pounds. Wegman, best known for his legendary photos of his weimaraners dressed and staged as people, combines his photography and painting talents in his new book flo and wendell are based on two of wegmans reallife puppies, flo and topper. Get it today with buy online, pick up in store find my store.
However, they can also make fine family friends if they get enough. Coat color is a big difference, with vizslas being a golden rustred color and the weimaraner being a silvergray color. Its tail should be strong and wellcoated with its full size. Specifically for this purpose, the weimaraners were judged separately at a dog show in bernburg on 23rd april 1897. If a piebald weimaraner today is exhibiting atavistic traits, one couldnt really call a piebald cross bred any more than a solid gray weimaraner.
Jul 29, 2019 theres nothing quite like curling up with a good book, and its even better when you can curl up with a good pup to hug while you read about dogs. As the popularity of large game hunting began to decline, weimaraners were used for hunting smaller animals like fowl, rabbits and foxes. At maturity males can be expected to reach a maximum height of 27. Youll find a sample 5 generation weimaraner pedigree from our database below. Shelters today are so overcrowded that many dogs are destroyed on the same day that they arrive. His success as both a dual purpose worker in the field and an impressive show dog or companion has made the weimaraner a favourite. The gray ghost the beginnings of the breed the development of the breed the weimaraner today owning a weimaraner. The weimaraner today book of the breed series bambridge, vicky on. But they can suffer from separation anxiety, which can result in. Discover a whole new world of dogs with these revolutionary breedspe.
Origin the weimaraner was developed in the early 1800s by the nobleman of weimar court in germany. This breed is prone to bloat and heart disease, but is usually. A male weimaraner will usually weigh between 70 and 85 pounds, and stand 2527 inches at the shoulder. What are the differences between a vizsla and a weimaraner. Historians believe that the bloodhound was probably one of the many ancestors of the weimaraner, although this breed probably shares ancestors with many other german hunting dogs, such as the german shorthaired pointer. The weimaraner, scott, 1953, 1st breed book, very rare ebay. However, during world war ii, it became difficult for german breeders to keep their dogs, so the best of the breed were sent to the us, where the breed gained popularity. The weimaraner is a sleek, wellbuilt, mediumsized gray dog. The silvergrey coat and striking yellow eyes or blue eyes, if shes a puppy make this dogs face unforgettable in every way. As the popularity of large game hunting began to decline, weimaraners were used for hunting smaller animals like fowl, rabbits, and foxes. The weimaraner is one of the most versatile of all dogs. Book lovers day is coming up on august 9th, so its a perfect time to add to your summer reading list.
Denlinger denlinger usa 1954 this is the second oldest american book about the weimaraner. And, to be fair, some weimaraner breeders do select for dual dogs capable of winning in the field and the show ring. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Fortunately, by the 1990s, the weimaraner enjoyed a resurgence in popularity, and is now the 30 th most popular akc registered breed. Today we are known for highquality, lighthearted books and the best just breed calendars in the country. The essential weimaraner book of the breed s hardcover import, may 31, 1997. Weimaraner dog breed information, pictures, characteristics. The weimaraner made its first appearance at the storied westminster kennel club dog show in 1943. But when it came time to write the chapter on the breed in my book, i dialled the rhetoric down a notch. Readers of this blog are probably familiar with my views on the weimaraner. In 1942, the weimaraner club of america was formed and the breed standard was created. Jan 30, 2019 the result was that within about 10 years, the breed numbers dropped by about half. Hovering your mouse over the icons will bring up photos, health, genetic and additional information such as color, unique markings and show titles.
How did the blue gene get introduced into weimaraners. The doberman cross theory, blues always existed theory, and the genetic mutation theory. They remain hyper from early years until it grows older. When a club registered breeder is expecting puppies an ad will be placed on the weimaraner klub website listing the litter details so prospective puppy buyers can contact breeders directly and the onus then falls on the breeder to select the owners for their puppies. It requires a gentle touch when training to hunt and it often learns best from a seasoned hunting dog. Although not particularly robust, the weimaraner gives an impression of strength, grace, and athleticism. She has also contributed to a book that was published in england entitled the weimaraner today and published articles in a number of national dog magazines her dogs appear in numerous books and tv commercials. Perhaps one final consideration for those considering a weimaraner. This effort was sponsored by the court of weimer, and the breed was initially known as the weimar pointer. They understand new commands quickly and they obey the first command some 85 percent of the time. I thought the information specific to weimaraners was lacking.