Highly intelligent and sensitive, these dogs crave companionship. They are happiest when they are between humans and a family member. Many pet owners mention that they are like humans in the way they think about problems. So, like humans, they need a lot of company and exercise.
The breed can be described as a medium to large sized birddog with a muscular body, deep chest, and a long neck with a slightly pointed face. Its long ears rest bent and hang close to the head.
A Weimaraner has only two colored alleles and to make a blue Weimaraner, at least one allele must be blue. If a Weimaraner has inherited a blue allele, then it will be blue.
Training of a Weimaraner should begin as soon as the dog is brought home to enforce the house / family rules and these should be kept strict so that the dog understands what is allowed and what is not.
Owners need patience, as this breed is particularly energetic and difficult to control for the first year and a half of its life. Like many breeds, untrained and unconfined young dogs often create their own distractions when left alone, such as chewing on furniture and rooms in the house.
Historically, the property of these seductive gray dogs was carefully guarded and the breeding was strictly controlled by the nobles and later by the Weimaraner Club of Germany. In fact, ownership of the Weimaraner was carefully restricted for decades and only members of the upper-class German Weimaraner Club were allowed to own the breed. Given this exclusive property, almost all of these dogs lived indoors and were highly pampered, leading to a strong attachment to family life that continues to this day.
A Weim (as they are affectionately known) is not for a person or family who works all day or who does not have a lot of time to dedicate to the dog. His energy level is very high. A Weim is a lot of dog and obedience training is a must. In obedience training, you will learn that the heel is a very specific position for your dog, and you will have to use it a lot when you go out with him.
However, Weims are a very special breed of dog and most fall in love with them because they have very human characteristics. But be sure to research the breed before purchasing and make sure a Weim is right for you. Weims have to be tolerated as world-class home decorators and gardeners. They can be like having an extra child!
They have a lot of energy, as they were originally bred to hunt all day with their master. Changing this behavior changes that essential Weim requirement at your own risk, so be sure to continually exercise your Weim.
Weimarans are usually gentle with children, but like any dog, they are not recommended for little ones because they can be boisterous enough to accidentally knock a child over.
This breed also likes to bark!
But, most will love their dependence on human companionship, which is exceptionally strong among these dogs, and the fact that they will give so much unconditional love and affection for the family.