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prowess, especially as that of a personal hunting companion. A member of the Sporting group, originating in the early 19th century, this breed is also often referred to as the "Gray Ghost" or "silver ghost" because of it's beautiful mouse colored gray coat. This dog breed was thought to be originally refined by the Grand Duke of Weimar, Germany (hence the dog breeds name). Long ago they were also known as the Weimar Pointer. The coat is extremely low maintenance; it is short, hard, and smooth to the touch - they are very energetic animals and need lots of exercise. They really prefer being a member of the family over being relegated to the life of the kennel dog. Although they are considered hunting dogs, they do not like living outdoors.
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They have a docked tail, level topline, webbed compact feet, and long lobular ears that have a slight fold. These dogs can be good with children under supervision, however small pets, birds and cats are not recommended with this breed. Be forewarned, this breed likes to bark. A medium-sized working dog of aristocratic, muscular and graceful features, the male height at withers is 25-27 inches, females, 23- 27 inches and weighing in at 70-85 pounds. Country of origin: Germany New and Recommended Reading:If you're interested in learning more detailed information about this delightful purebred dog before you get one then we do heartily recommend the e-book above filled with information only about the Weimaraner, written by a real owner and Weim lover of many years. These dogs are different from other dog breeds. In fact, every dog breed is unique in the sense that they all react and respond to stimuli in different ways. That is what separates each breed from each other. This is why it's so important to train your Weimaraner using techniques specific to this breed. If you're truly searching for the proper training methods for your Weim, I strongly suggest against material claiming to train any and all dog breeds. Get your own copy here for less than a trip to the vet and filled with invaluable Weim information meant to last you and your new companion a lifetime.
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