The other names of the Weimaraner are: Weimaraner, German Weimaraner, Weimaraner Worsterhound, scientific name: Weimaraner Hound. In the early days, it was used as a hunting dog for hunting wolves, bears, wild boar, etc. to pursue large prey. Later it was used for hunting birds, tracking, transporting back and other operations. Now it is mostly used as companion dogs and gun hounds; the Weimaraner is known as a versatile hunting dog. And famous. This dog is a large dog with a beautiful and noble appearance. It walks with a very elegant and beautiful gait. Experts point out that Weimaraners are capable of working in the wild at high speeds and for long periods of time.

1. Weimaraner Dog-Introduction

The Weimaraner dog originated in Germany in the 17th century and became an independent breed in the early 19th century. The Weimaraner's keen sense of smell is inherited from its ancestors, and its personality is friendly, bold, alert and loyal. The limbs are long and muscular, which is conducive to running. Judging from its body structure, it can run for a long time and complete its work at a very fast speed, which shows that it has very good endurance. It has a graceful, fast, energetic, alert and well-proportioned image.

2. Weimaraner dog-morphological characteristics

(1)Physical characteristics

The Weimaraner is a large hunting dog with a long lifespan, generally around 10-12 years. The weight of male dogs is 30-40kg, and the weight of female dogs is 25-35kg; the height of male dogs is 59-70cm, and the height of female dogs is 57-65cm. The limbs are long and muscular, and can run very fast; the back is moderately long, linear, and very strong. The ribs are long and well supported. The abdomen is very stable and firm; the whole body is in perfect proportion.

(2)Appearance characteristics

The head of the Weimaraner is medium in size and inverted triangle shape. The mouth is long and has a dark tip, and the nose is medium-sized and black. The eyes are of good size, very sharp and alert, and range in color from light amber, gray, or blue-gray. The Weimaraner's ears are very long, very similar to the shape of leaves, set high and slightly folded. Weimaraners have docked tails. When they reach adulthood, the length of the tail should be maintained at 6 inches, so that they can appear very light and not bulky.

(3) Coat characteristics

The coat of the Weimaraner is very short, smooth and shiny; the coat color is relatively pure, usually ranging from mouse gray to silver gray. Generally, the color on its head and ears will be lighter. Small white spots can appear on the chest. If white patches appear due to scarring, this is not a fault.

3. Weimaraner Dog-Raising Method

(1) Coat care

The coat of the Weimaraner is short and easy to care for. The owner should often help comb it to promote metabolism and prevent hair loss. It is very necessary to take a bath 1-2 times a month, and you can take a bath more often in summer. (Use pet-specific shower gel when bathing, do not use irritatingShower gel can damage Weimaraner’s skin)

(2) Food feeding

Special attention should be paid to puppies. It is best to feed puppies 4 times a day. The food should be added from less to more. It is not advisable to feed them very full. For adult Weimaraners, you can mainly provide dog food. You can also give dogs bones, vegetables and meat appropriately. Remember to provide fresh food to your dog and do not provide expired, rotten or moldy food.

(3) Reasonable exercise

For Weimaraners, exercise is indispensable; this dog is a hunting dog and loves sports. The main thing is to take him out for walks frequently to give him the opportunity to run and roll. Reasonable exercise can increase the life span of Weimaraners, reduce diseases, and make the personality more cheerful.

4. Weimaraner Dog-Training Method

(1) Food and toy induction method

For dogs, food and toys are undoubtedly their favorites. The owner can use his desire for food to induce the Weimaraner to complete training 20 minutes before he eats. This training method can often get twice the result with half the effort. Two hours after eating, the owner can use toys to play with the dog and conduct induction training during the play.

(2) Encouragement method

For hunting dogs, the encouragement method is a very useful training method. They are eager for their master to give affirmation and encouragement when they do everything. Therefore, during the training process, they should mainly give more encouragement, such as: Come on, you can do it, you are the best, etc., and less punishment. This will make Weimar Dogs enjoy training more.

(3) Password and gesture training method

The comprehension ability of dogs is very limited, and it is impossible for dogs to grasp the meaning of all human languages. Therefore, during training, the owner should develop some special training commands and gestures. After repeated training, the Weimaraner will understand the purpose you want to express, and the training effect will be better.

5. How much does a Weimaraner dog cost?

The price of Weimaraner dogs is a little more expensive than ordinary pet dogs. The general price of puppies is between 1200-2000, and the price of Weimaraners aged 2-4 years is around 3000-5000. The price of the ones with better pedigree is more than 5,000. Female dogs are 300-600 yuan more expensive than male dogs. Prices are a bit more expensive in coastal areas.

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