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Weimaran.jpg (7386 bytes) Happy, loving cheerful, affectionate and very rambunctious. Intelligent, but can be highly opinionated and willful, therefore this breed should have firm, experienced training from the start.
Breed: Weimaraner
Country of Origin: 19th century Germany
AKC Group: Sporting
Function: Hunter, bird dog
Life Span: 13 years
Appearance: Athletic, strong, amber eyes
Color: Gray/brown/blue
Coat Type: Short, shedding
Grooming: Periodic brushing
Height: 23-27 inches
Weight: 55-90 pounds
Activity Level: Very high
Watch Dog: Yes
Protection: No
Intelligence: High
Trainability: Very hard
Good With Children: Ok
Good With Pets: No
Good With Strangers: No
Character: Bold, high energy, restless
Home Environment: Fenced yard
Best Owner: Firm, kind
Potential Problems:  
Behavior: Destructive, barking, hyper
Physical: Hip dysplasia, bloating, eye & skin problems
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