Life expectancy

12 years

Age adult

28 months

Height (Shoulder height)

65 cm

Weight

37 kg

Coat texture

long-haired / smooth / wavy / ears feathered / tail feathered / legs feathered

Coat color

grey, silvergrey, deer-grey

Common illnesses

dysplasia of the hip joint / idiopathic epilepsy / gastric torsion / hyperuricosuria/hyperuricemia (HUU) / Spinal Dysraphism / Hypomyelination

Food expenses per month in €

about € 76

Suitable for children

Rather not

Needs a garden

Rather not

Hunting motivated / needs alternative employment

Rather yes

First dog suitable

Rather not

Allergy friendly

Rather not

Athletic

Attention

Care and grooming

Eager to learn

Exercise

Nature

quick and eager to learn / alert / clingy / likes hunting / intelligent / stubborn / attentive / reliable / full of energy

Bred for

hunting dog, hound / pointing dog

Common illnesses

dysplasia of the hip joint / idiopathic epilepsy / gastric torsion / hyperuricosuria/hyperuricemia (HUU) / Spinal Dysraphism / Hypomyelination

Dog type according to FCI

pointing dogs

FCI description

These hunting dogs should track down the hair or feather-game, however not hunt themselves. They show the hunter by pointing where the game is and remain in the typical position until the hunter is close enough to the shot and the command is given to scare the game away. Finding, stalking and storming are their tasks, so living in the city is not suitable. These intelligent, sporty dogs need hunting activities or species-appropriate alternative employment in order to be physically and mentally busy. Most of them are closely bound to their humans, so ask yourself if you can meet these demands.

Short description

The Weimaraner is bred for hunting. Although hes popularity as a companion dog increases, he still needs a lot of attention and a firm training, or he can adopt an unwanted behavior. He is very atached and almost never leaves his owner's side. He loves to have a lot of outdoor activites and loves water.