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Written by dogbreedinfo.com
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Sunday, 09 November 2008 13:08 |
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Weimaraner Pronunciation: Vl-mer-ron-er The Weimaraner (pronunciation: Vi-mer-ron-er) is a happy, loving, intelligent, cheerful and affectionate dog. Without the proper exercise they become very rambunctious. This breed needs firm, experienced training from the start, with an owner who understands how to be a dog’s pack leader, or this breed can become highly opinionated and willful. The Weimaraner can be reserved with strangers. Socialization is very important. Protective on his own territory. Very brave and loyal, it has a very high prey instinct. The Weimaraner needs to live indoors as a member of the family. He needs attention and companionship, but most of all, leadership, boundaries he needs to follow, and limitations to what he is allowed to do, along with consistent leadership. These things are instinctively essential to having a happy, behaved, stabled minded dog. If regulated to a kennel life or left alone too much, he can become destructive and restless. He is a natural protector. Weimaraners are often kind to children, but are not recommended for very young ones, because they are energetic enough to accidently knock a child down. You must give your weim plenty of extensive exercise or he will become overly excited and restless. Because this breed is so full of energy, the first thing they should learn is to sit, then praise only when sitting. This will prevent jumping in the future, as they are strong dogs and will knock over elderly & children accidently. This breed especially should not be hit to discipline, they become wary easily. Once they have a fear of someone/something, they look to avoid and training is all but impossible. They are so eager to please and motivated by reward (food or praise). Although they are often mistaken as dumb, because they have such focus, if the trick or owner’s request isn’t their focus, it will not occur. Weimaraners are prone to bloat (see Weimaraner Health), it is best to feed them two to three small meals a day than one large meal. They may also suffer from hip dysplasia (see Weimaraner Health), but generally are a hardy breed of dog. Weimaraners will do okay in apartments if it is sufficiently exercised. They are relatively inactive indoors, but do best with at least a large fenced yard. The Weimaraner are powerful working dogs with great stamina. They need to be taken on daily walks or jogs. In addition, they need plenty of opportunities to run free within a fenced area. DO NOT EXERCISE THEM AFTER MEALS. It is best to feed a dog after a walk when they have cooled down. The life expectancy of a Weimaraner is ten to twelve years. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 10 November 2008 21:52 |
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Written by Julie Guinn
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Sunday, 16 August 2009 15:29 |
Overview of Weimaraners & Other Resources
Getting to know this breed before taking one as a friend is essential ( Please watch the Animal Planet "Weimaraners 101" video at the bottom of the home page , and take the quiz at the bottom of this page.). If you don't have time and patience to carefully read all this information offered, then you don't have time for a Weimaraner. The Weimaraner Standard describes the breed temperament as friendly, fearless, alert, and obedient, but this is but the half of its personality. Assertive, bold, loyal, and headstrong also fit, giving the dog a loving attitude with a willingness to take the upper paw in the family if the opportunity presents itself. Housebreaking can be a problem, as can destructive chewing. Like most large hunting breeds, the Weimaraner needs lots of exercise and must be kept in a fenced yard to prevent him from ranging in search of game. Because he was developed as a hunting dog and still maintains those instincts, he may be dangerous to birds and small mammals. Unlike many hunting breeds, however, the Weimaraner is a house dog and does poorly when confined to a kennel. This is a breed that needs obedience training to control his rambunctious nature. Owners should have a crate for the new puppy for help in housetraining and to protect furniture and woodwork from puppy teeth when the little rascal cannot be watched. Puppy classes or control exercises at home are essential for the Weimaraner the moment he enters the family. He must be taught all members of the family are to be obeyed. Training methods must be gentle and firm, for harsh treatment will sour his attitude. 1. Weimaraners are very energetic animals...they are bred to hunt all day with their master. Changing this behavior changes the essential Weim. If you can not deal with this behavior, you should look at other breeds less rambunctious! 2. Weims are not soft mouthed like a Golden Retriever or Irish Setter. They are still the game hunter and some Weims have a low tolerance for small fur bearing animals including cats and small dogs. Changing this behavior again changes the basic temperament of the dog. 3. Weims can bark and if you are away from them too much and they are left to themselves, Weimaraners are like any other lonely dog, they will bark incessantly and develop bad habits or try escaping their surroundings. 4. Although Weimaraners are hunting dogs, they do not like living outdoors. They require your attention. They are the true, loyal, hunting companions in every respect, needing your friendship. Chaining a Weim outside will not work! 5. Inspite of the folklore and myth surrounding the breed, the Weimaraner is not a wonder dog. Given the opportunity, he will still steal the pot roast off the dining room table when no one is looking! This may seem like a lot of work, but a good owner/dog relationship could last around fifteen years. Longer than some marriages! The time and effort put into finding a dog that suits your needs and personality, whether it a Weimaraner or some other breed, will provide a rewarding experience for both of you over the life of the dog.
http://www.weimrescue.org
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Last Updated on Thursday, 17 September 2009 19:58 |
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