Weimaraner
Athletic, active and bright
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Sporting groupAn intelligent and athletic breed that comes in a singularly distinctive silver color, the Weimaraner is a good match with active families. The breed is eager to please and easy to train, and they are devoted to their families.
They are a high-energy breed, and they need as much daily, heart-thumping exercise as they can get. And then they’d like to get some more. Without daily, vigorous exercise of their minds and bodies, Weims will find other, potentially problematic, outlets for their energy. Weimaraners are good with children, friendly to guests, and usually compatible with other family pets.
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Artist's muse featured on NYC subway tiles.
While they jump at any chance of an outing, they are a short-coated breed that doesn’t tolerate bitter cold well. Fortunately, they look very sharp in a well-tailored dog coat.
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Mature adult Weimaraner
Risk level for common Weimaraner conditions
Trauma
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Senior Weimaraner
Risk level for common Weimaraner conditions
Arthritis
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Weimaraner puppy
Risk level for common Weimaraner conditions
Foreign body ingestion
Allergic reaction
Ear infection
Young adult Weimaraner
Risk level for common Weimaraner conditions
Foreign body ingestion
Toxicity
Ear infection
Mature adult Weimaraner
Risk level for common Weimaraner conditions
Trauma
Ear infection
Dental disease
Senior Weimaraner
Risk level for common Weimaraner conditions
Arthritis
Spinal disease
Liver disease
Weimaraner puppy
Risk level for common Weimaraner conditions
Foreign body ingestion
Allergic reaction
Ear infection
Young adult Weimaraner
Risk level for common Weimaraner conditions
Foreign body ingestion
Toxicity
Ear infection
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It’s almost impossible to mention the Weimaraner without a nod to William Wegman, the artist who built a career with carefully staged images of his dogs. In 2018, Wegman’s Weims were immortalized in mosaics, in an art installation that now graces the walls of the New York subway’s 23rd Street station. The 11 panels feature Wegman’s Flo and Topper dressed like everyday New Yorkers.
Weimaraner coat care and colors
The Weimaraner’s coat is easy to care for: Sleek and short, all it needs is weekly brushing and an occasional bath to keep it in perfect condition. It’s even easy to remember what recognized colors the breed comes in: A single solid, sleek, and eye-catching silvery-gray. The Weimaraner is a large dog, and that means large nails that need to be kept short. Avoid wrestling matches with adult dogs by acclimating puppies to having their feet handled and nails clipped. Some dogs better tolerate nail grinding rather than trimming, so experiment with which method works best. As with other drop-eared dogs, regular ear cleaning will help keep infections at bay.
What kind of brush should I use for my Weimaraner?
Your Weimaraner can be groomed with hound glove, which has nubs that grab loose fur.
How often should my Weimaraner be groomed?
Weimaraners don't need much in the way of grooming. Weekly brushing and bathing as needed will keep coats gleaming. Clip or grind nails weekly to prevent nails from becoming long daggers that are painful when cut. Finally, check ears and clean as needed with a veterinary-approved product.
How do I keep my Weimaraner’s coat shiny?
The key to keeping your Weimaraner's coat healthy and shiny can be found both on the inside and on the outside of a dog. Good health, good nutrition and veterinary-prescribed parasite control will show up as a healthy, shiny coat. Regular brushing and bathing as needed will keep a healthy coat looking great.
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