Breed Description
The Weimaraner is a large dog that exudes elegance and nobility. They usually weigh around 70-86 pounds, and stands between 23-27 inches high at the shoulders.

Coat
The Weimaraner has a long double coat. Their fur has a coarse top coat which is water repellant, with a soft inner coat which acts as insulator from the cold. This breed has a silky, soft coat that can either be straight or a little wavy. They usually come in brown, tan, grey, and blue.

Activity
The Weimaraner is a highly energetic breed that requires a great deal of exercise. This would include daily walks for at least 15 minutes twice daily, and the opportunity to run freely in a securely fenced area. As dogs that belong to the Gun dog and Sporting group, these dogs particularly love outdoors and enjoy swimming. But, with their short coat, they will not be able to tolerate extreme temperature.

Temperament
The Weimaraner is a strong-willed breed that is highly responsive and alert. They are great companions and hunting dogs. These dogs are highly energetic, very intelligent and a lot of fun to have. They get along great with children provided that they are socialized, and with other pets, too. These hard working dogs require a lot of training and would constantly try to do things their own way. They are resilient, good-natured and agile. Reserved around strangers, this breed makes an effective guard and watch dog.

Overview
Weimaraners were developed by Germans to meet the requirements for a German forester during the 19th century. Starting with a hound-like fur-hunting, tracking dog that was designed to be aggressive with predators; they hunt birds and retrieve as well.

Care
The Weimaraner is relatively easy to care for. They would require brushing with a firm bristle brush, and bathed only when necessary. They would do well with dry shampooing occasionally. Always have their mouth and feet checked for injury after every activity. These dogs are prone to bloating, so small feedings twice a day are recommended. A generally healthy breed, they are prone to hip dysplasia.

Training
The Weimaraner requires respect training since it is highly energetic with a dominating attitude. Exercise is a part of training, and should begin at an early age. These powerful and strong dogs have a little stubborn tendency, so being the alpha over the dog is important. Training should be done with praising and rewarding with all positive behavior. Punitive measures in correcting are counterproductive with this breed. Let these dogs know who the boss is, and teach them in a way they can understand.

Character
The Weimaraner thrives on human companionship so these dogs should belong to a family. These versatile breed bonds deeply with humans. If they are left isolated, they will not develop the hunting aptitude that these dogs have been well-known for.