Weimaraner: 10 things to know before adopting one

If you are considering adopting a Weimaraner there are some things you absolutely must know before welcoming them into your family, characteristics that will help you understand the character and the unique needs of this breed.

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You've probably seen this dog walking around the neighborhood and stand out for its elegance and, if you didn't know him, you immediately asked the owner what dog he was, being enchanted by his iridescent gray coat and his expressive eyes.

Yes, it is a Weimaraner and if you are planning to adopt one there are, it is good to know a number of things before welcoming a specimen of this breed into your home.

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He is a hunter par excellence

The Weimaraner has been considered by many to be the perfect hunting dog of Germany, having been chosen by a German duke, a very skilled hunter, as his animal during hunting trips in his kingdom. The Weimaraner "was born", so to speak, as a hunting dog - both for pointing and retrieving - but from the second half of the twentieth century it successfully established itself as a companion dog.

It has a balanced character

The Weimaraner is a very affectionate dog and builds a special bond with his owner, whether he is a hunter or not, it doesn't matter. Although lively and playful, its character is not excessive, on the contrary, unlike other animals that must be handled with more attention, the Weimaraner is a very balanced dog.

He is extremely intelligent

Don't underestimate his skills, the Weimaraner is not only a skilled hunter, but a very smart dog. This breed appears among the top 25 most intelligent in the world, excelling both in obedience and in real interactive games aimed at evaluating the abilities of the dog.

His training is pretty easy

Undoubtedly thanks to its ease in learning the commands, this breed is not complex to train, but education is essential because its hunting instinct is very, very strong.

He doesn't bark much

This breed of dogs, hardly what you might think, tends to bark less than other dogs and mostly when it feels neglected, but in general, however, not frequently.

He enjoys excellent health

The Weimaraner is one of the breeds less prone to hereditary diseases and disorders in general. It can be said that he is outbursts of health, but this is not a good reason to skip vet checkups. However, the breed could be prone to complications such as stomach torsion.

There is also a long-haired version

For those who chew dog breeds, just hearing the word Weimaraner immediately thinks of the gray and necessarily short-haired hound, but that's not exactly the case. There is also the long-haired Weimaraner, although it is not as well as the short-haired one.

It needs a lot of physical activity

This point actually applies to almost all dogs, even if we admit that there are breeds that are more "sedentary" than others who prefer to laze rather than chase after objects or other similar ones. The Weimaraner is not one of them because being a born hunter, he is used to racing and outdoor activity which must never be missing. It would not only affect the body, but his mind.

He is a very alert dog, perfect for children

A Weimaraner never misses anything and you can be sure of that. The dog is always ready to protect his family and to take action if he senses any danger. This breed is very attached to its family unit and protects the group by noticing everything, which is why it is a perfect breed for children as well as very naughty.

He is wary of strangers

If the Weimaraner, or Weimi as they nickname him in Germany, is so fond of his family, he shows a lot of distrust towards strangers and needs time to be able to trust and show his true character.

To learn about the history of this breed, its character and other curiosities, read also: Weimaraner: characteristics, education, diseases and how to adopt one

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