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San Francisco Bay Weimaraner Club
Description
The Weimaraner is a medium to large sporting dog with a short grey coat, short docked tail, amber eyes and a strong, aristocratic appearance. Ideally, males weigh up to 85 pounds and females to 65 pounds. The breed was developed in Germany around 1800 as a hunting dog and companion and was brought to the U.S. in the 1940's. Unfortunately many breeding records were lost during the two World Wars in Germany.
Weimaraners are wonderful companions but are not a dog for everyone. They are known for their high activity level, loyalty to their family and great intelligence. Their temperament should be friendly, fearless and alert. They are also smart, manipulative, pushy, stubborn, mischevious, bossy, bold, demanding, strong willed and energetic. Their keen scenting ability gets them into trouble frequently particularly when food is left on the counter in the kitchen. They become very devoted to their family. To have a Weimaraner is to have a "second shadow". They insist on being with you as much as possible and being involved in your activities. Weimaraners cannot be continually housed in a kennel, the backyard or be kept on a chain. They must be a "house" dog. Neither can they be ignored as they want to share your life. While they do not possess the personality of a guard dog, they will protect their property and family and will let you know when a stranger is approaching their territory.
Weimaraners need lots of exercise. A walk on a leash once a day will not meet their demand for exercise. They were bred to be strong and to have great stamina so that they could hunt all day. A large fenced yard is a must for a Weimaraner. They also love to run off leash in a secure area. They are great companions for the active individual or family and seem to have endless energy when young. A tired Weimaraners is a good Weimaraner!
