Weimaraner puppy?!?
Written by on Sunday, August 31, 2008 – 11:27 pm -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.
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By Laura A on Sep 7, 2007 | Reply
Your puppy can eat almost as much as he wants at his age, so give him more. If he gets muddy, try to just rinse him. Too frequent bathing will dry his skin. Use shampoo no more than once every couple of weeks — longer is better. Good luck with your new friend.
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By WooHoo on Sep 7, 2007 | Reply
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.
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By RENEE on Sep 8, 2007 | Reply
I always feed my weim when he was that young three of four small meals a day. Be careful when he gets older and not feed him as much cause they gain weight easy and not loose it easy. As far as giving him a bath I would only give him one a month cause they are known to have very sensitive skin. I have to give mine a bath with special shampoo that i buy from the vet. I hope it don't get real cold where you live they are meant to be kept inside. Good Luck with your pup
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By RAB in Venus TX on Sep 11, 2007 | Reply
Puppies need a good quality puppy-formula food with free access to it at all times. Also, don't bathe him more than ever couple of weeks or his skin will get dry. In between, I use good quality baby wipes for clean-ups.
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