It was a beautiful summer day and Lil’ Pea was visiting the Koi pond looking for new friends.
The Koi did not want to come out and play and Lil’ Pea had already had her bath so she left them there and decided to take a nap.
Anyone who has ever known a Weimaraner quickly comes to realize that the breed is very special. It’s not just the beauty and intelligence of the breed, the weimaraner has a unique personality that makes the dog seem almost human.
Weimaraners will have a vocabulary far greater than most other breeds. They seem to know what you are saying even when you are not talking directly to them. Often times they anticipate human actions so well they seem to know what you are thinking.
The weimaraner is a very social animal and should be treated as a full member of the family. This is not a breed you can keep in a kennel. The weimaraner requires a lot of social interaction with it’s human family and quite often will reverse the rolls of pet-owner and will attempt to teach you how it is to be treated.
Definitely a pack animal, the weimaraner will not be at peace unless all members of his immediate human family are present and accounted for. The breed is very protective of its human pack and will pace and worry if a member is missing. The weimaraner’s favorite position in a room is one that allows him to keep an eye, a paw, or a nose on each and every member of his pack.
The weimaraner loves to nest. The breed will try to sleep in the masters bed and once allowed to do so will claim his position at a moments notice. The weimaraner’s very favorite thing to do is snuggle up on the couch or in bed with it’s human pack members. We often call our ‘Y’ a “Restaraner” because she is always up, or should I say down, for an afternoon nap.
There are some cautions that an owner must take in the care of a weimaraner. The breed is always ready for play. Weimaraners love toys and will present a toy to it’s master for a spirited game of tug of war. You must be especially cautious about exercising the weimaraner after it has eaten a large meal. The breed is subject to a condition called stomach torsion, which can be deadly in some circumstances. Always let your weimaraner rest for at least an hour after a meal to avoid this condition.
The breed is sensitive to certain medications especially antibiotics. You must use extreme caution when giving your weimaraner any kind of medication or vaccine. The breed can be allergic to common medications that do not adversely affect other breeds. Their skin can become sensitive to ground fungus and other common allergens. You must use caution when treating your weimaraner for these problems as even some common topical treatments can have an adverse effect on the weimaraner.
The most incredible statistic you will find about weimaraners is that once someone takes a ‘Y’ into their home they are weimaraner owners for life. Many weimaraner families have more than one dog and many have had weimaraners their whole life.
If you are considering the breed you must be ready to share your life and your home and even your bed with your weimaraner for the rest of his or her life and more than most likely for the rest of yours as well.
I just aquired a weimaraner puppy and she was not crate trained. She cries the entire time that she is crated. I have tried rewarding her with treats when she is quiet. I have also put chew toys in her crate. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.
I started training my Great Dane puppy at 9 weeks, as soon as I got her, and she cried and cried and cried for about the first week of training, then she settled in and accepted it as her 'bed.' I had to just wait it out.
I just bought the most loving and adorable weimaraner puppy ever! He's the greatest. I had a few questions though…I was hoping someone would know just about how much food to feed him. I've been following the amount suggested on the bag but I honestly dont feel it's enough. He is 9 weeks old and a very active dog, we're out walking or playing with his doggy friends next door out in the yard during most of the day. I was also hoping someone knows about how many times a week is it safe to give him a bath? Since he's outdoors with us a lot he tends to get a little muddy but i'm afraid to bathe him too much. Thanks so much for any comments or help on our new addition to our family! You can see his picture here—–>http://www.flickr.com/photos/12741507@N04/1332475687/
Congratulations on your new pup.
How much to feed him depends on the caloric content of the food and they have a wide range. If the package gives you a range, go with the upper range and see how that works. You want to save some calories for training treats.
As they get older some Weimaraners can trend toward being fat plus they are high up on the list for bloat so it is best to get used to feeding him smaller, more frequent meals.
Weimaraners have short, coarse hair and mud should almost slide off. You might try a stiff brush used to remove mud from horses and see if that will do. Grooming should be almost minimal.
They can kick up mud onto their bellies but most of that should come off with a warm water rinse. If you don't have one, it is useful to get one of those handheld shower massagers with the long hose. You shouldn't have to bathe him very frequently unless he gets into something that will not come off with water. You can cut the shampoo with water if you think it is too strong.
In general, they are super high energy hunting dogs. They need lots of exercise and tons of affection. They are prone to separation anxiety so you should start right now getting him to enjoy being by himself (treats are good for that). If you can, introduce him to friendly cats so he doesn't end up trying to hunt them later on.
You should also introduce him to many, many friendly people and friendly dogs as well. He will be a large, powerful dog so you should start obedience training him now. Since he is a responsive, sensitive dog you can use reward training rather than something tougher.
If you live in a cold climate, you might think about getting or making him a few warm coats. Take lots of photos of your pretty pup! They grow up too quickly.
My parents and I got our weimaraner from a rescue. We believe he might have been abused.
We got him when our other weim, Asti, was alive, because we felt she needed a friend. She was small for the breed, extremely intelligent, and very mellow. Willie, our newer one, respected her greatly. Though he is a male, and much bigger than her, he always considered her the alpha.
However, he was not as friendly with us. The day we got him, he started growling in the back of the car. He wouldn't stop. If we even tried to touch him, he'd growl. We were afraid he was vicious! We stuck it out, though, hoping that he'd warm up to us. He did, and he is actually a very sweet dog. But he still growls! It's been about three years, and we've learned that he's not always mad when he growls. He will growl even when you pet him, but we've learned that he likes it. Our other weim would sometimes groan when we pet her, but it could not be mistaken for a growl. Willie growls, constantly.
Although usually he is sweet, any sort of challenge will get him fired up. If you so much as say the word "no", even if it's not directed at him, he gets mad. If you try to lock him in a room during dinner, he quickly turns vicious. He has bitten me and my step-dad.
However, he is very gentle with my 11-month old sister. He never gets mad at her, even when she uses him to pull herself up.
He is not so kind to our standard poodle puppy, though.
It's just a strange case. He is a nice dog, we love him, and he loves us, but he has an aggression problem. And the growling even when he's not mad is very unsettling to strangers.
What could have caused this, and is he "curable"?
Trainers have not been able to cure him, but they also have not pronounced him dangerous. And we've seen Ceasar tackle worse cases than this one.
Is our only hope to try to recruit him?? Unfortunately, he does not go to most states, and we live in Washington.
I adopted a 4 yr old border colliedogsome years ago. He was so bad at the time he had been put on 'death row'. He too had a problem with some words - bad, naughty, etc, and we think he associated these with being abused. I decided to change his words - we now use 'rude' instead and he knows he wont be hurt but we do totally withdraw attention from him - which is his worst punishment. We have also recognised that he doesn't like to be approached to be petted but will go to people if he wants to, so we respect that. He does wear a muzzle if I think other people put him at risk of biting, but this doesn't happen often now. I also found I had to make a real effort to become the 'alpha' in his life - so what I say goes, and I do use my voice range too. Shout if I want to shock into immediate reaction, growl to show displeasure and use a sharp tone for commands. Obviously there are softer 'reward' tones too. He is now a happier dog who knows what is expected from him and has achieved his Kennel Club Bronze Companion Award! Good luck with your dog - they are worth the effort aren't they…
regards Teresa
Does anyone have experience with this breed and how it gets along with other small pets.
Weimaraners are a highly energetic breed and you can't give them too much exercise. They are also not at all a good choice for a novice dog owner because they require someone capable of being a strong leader. Many of them have a tendency towards aggression with other animals - they are sporting dogs and would not be a very good choice around cats.
does anyone have any good weim stories?
Great dogs!
I don't have a good story yet.
Next to a Great Dane this would be
my choice of dogs to own.
A tribute for weimaraners, the best canine friends ever!! Most pics are from http://www.flickr.com/ and the other pics are provided from Google. WEIMYS ROCK!!
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Lexx is our boy Weimaraner! Hubby and I rescued him when he was 3 months old. This vid is a review of the 5 wonderful months we’ve shared with him. Enjoy!
Music by Nellie McKay: The Dog Song
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