Do Weimaraners have webbed feet?
Weimaraners normally have long necks that lead down to long, muscular legs with webbed feet, and their moderately long backs lead to docked tails that are about six inches long. Their coats are glossy, smooth and short—mainly coming in shades of gray.
How big does a male Weimaraner mix get?
About the Weimaraner Instantly recognized by a distinctive silvery-gray coat, male Weimaraners stand 25 to 27 inches at the shoulder, and females 23 to 25 inches. A properly bred Weimaraner will be solid colored, with maybe a small white spot on the chest.
When does a Weimaraner grow out of its legs?
(If you think your Weimaraner may be fat, check out this article on how to determine if your Weim is fat .) Your puppy will likely go through a stage of growth around four months when he is all legs. It is normal for him to look very slender to you during this time, he’ll grow out of it!
What kind of coat does a Weimaraner have?
The Weimaraner coat is short, smooth, and sleek and considered “wash and wear;” these dogs require little more than a quick rubdown with a rubber curry brush. The color is mouse-gray to silver-gray, giving the dog the nickname “the Gray Ghost.” Weimaraners are active dogs, requiring a high level of physical activity given their hunting history.
Where did the name of the Weimaraner come from?
These dogs belonged to the Nobles of Weimar, who bred the “Weimar pointers” to hunt big game. It is believed that the Bloodhound might be an ancestor or relative of the Weimaraner. Regardless of its origins, the nobles restricted the ownership of the Weimaraner to the membership of the German Weimaraner Club.
How to find out how big your Weimaraner puppy will grow?
For a more accurate estimate, enter your Weimaraner puppy’s current age and weight into our Puppy Weight Predictor to predict its adult size. Please note this is an estimate based on typical growth patterns for Weimaraner puppies.
What kind of body shape does a Weimaraner have?
A Weimaraner dog with that body-shape would be very overweight. Adolescent Weimaraners, especially males, will often go through a ‘skinny’ phase when it seems hard to keep weight on them – but they will emerge from this. So try not to worry if your adolescent Weimaraner is skinny!
What’s the average hip score for a Weimaraner?
There are not too many Weimaraner health problems, compared to many other breeds. The one health-test you should expect to have been carried out on the parents of any litter you consider, is hip-scoring. Both parents must have good hips in US tests. The average (median) hip-score for these dogs in the UK is 10.
Is the Weimaraner dog a good hunting dog?
The frustrating thing about the Weimaraner dog’s high energy levels, is that they don’t translate across to hunting drive or ‘run’ – the majority of modern Weimaraners are poor hunting dogs due to Weimaraner breeders mainly breeding for show or pet homes. Weimaraners are very mouth-orientated.
How do I choose a Weimaraner puppy?
Males should have both testicles. Tails should be docked and dewclaws removed when the puppies are 3-4 days old. Puppies should have been well socialized with people. They should be active, playful curious and friendly.
Why are blue Weimaraners disqualified?
Blue Weimaraners have suffered due to poor breeding practices for a very long time. And because they are disqualified as purebred by AKC, a majority of reputed breeders don’t breed them.
