When were Weimaraners first bred?

When were Weimaraners first bred?

19th century
Weimaraner, sporting dog breed developed in the early 19th century by German nobles of the court of Weimar. First used to hunt big game, the dog was later trained as a bird dog and retriever.

What was the purpose of the Weimaraner breed?

They were bred exclusively for the nobility, who was after a distinctive, royal-looking hunting dog. Weimaraners were kept at home, not in kennels like other hunting dogs, which resulted in an affectionate family dog. In 1897, nobles created an exclusive club to keep the breed’s standards and control them.

How old does a Weimaraner have to be to have a litter?

Most of the Weimaraner clubs have a code of conduct that requires a bitch to be two years old before she has a litter. Probably the best age to have a first litter is about three years of age. Bitches should not be mated after they reach the age of 8, and there should be a clear year between litters and no more than 3 litters in a bitch’s lifetime.

Do you need to exercise a Weimaraner as a full grown dog?

Weimaraners are very busy dogs, with a lot of energy. Like any large breed puppy, they should not be over-exercised when young. But as a Weimaraner, full-grown, they will need considerable exercise (preferably involving training at the same time).

When do Weimaraners go into heat?

Most Weims are about a year old when they first go into heat (technically “estrous”), although it can range from 8 months to 2 years and still be within the range of normal. Usually they are about the same age as their mothers, so this can be a good guide.

When did the Weimaraner breed come to the US?

Only during the Second World War did the breed start to emerge from Germany, entering the US and the UK. Due to its diversity in hunting talents, the Weimaraner is classified as a Versatile or Continental Breed in the US. It was formally recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1943.

Weimaraners are very busy dogs, with a lot of energy. Like any large breed puppy, they should not be over-exercised when young. But as a Weimaraner, full-grown, they will need considerable exercise (preferably involving training at the same time).

Can you show a long haired Weimaraner in the US?

The Long Haired Weimaraner is currently not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Attempts have been made to change this ruling without success. A distinctly long coat is a disqualification at show level in the US at the time of writing. Most other breed clubs across the world, however, accept the longer coat.

Most of the Weimaraner clubs have a code of conduct that requires a bitch to be two years old before she has a litter. Probably the best age to have a first litter is about three years of age. Bitches should not be mated after they reach the age of 8, and there should be a clear year between litters and no more than 3 litters in a bitch’s lifetime.