Advice on weinmarener ??

kc83

Hi does anyone have a weinmarener that can tell me temperament , habits, if they bark much etc?
I am athletic so exercise won't be a problem, I do shift work so between myself and my partner they would only be left for 1.5 days on there own altogether through out the week if even.
I have a bichon that I rescued and she is extremely needy and barks a little(not as much as other bichons) but is aggressive towards other dogs but only when out walking. I do not want weinmarener to pick up these habits!
Someone I know is 'getting rid of' weinmarener puppy so I want to take it , I've always looked at getting a German pointer-are they alike?

Boskowski

This is not meant to be negative in any way but I thought you might as well learn how they're really called.

Weimaraner. From the german town Weimar.

tk123

Why are they getting rid of the pup for starters?

kc83

I suppose you could call them left overs....anyway can anyone tell me temperament etc??

BBDBB

Ive known two weimaraners, owned by a friend

lovely temprement, no issue with either re other dogs, but they were more interested in doing their own exploration when out and walking

the only barking was territorial when they heard a noise from outside their home, protective type

good luck

kc83

Thanks. I'm just worried about barking as have read they bark alot

BBDBB

I havent owned one, but the two I have known only barked when someone came to teh door, fireworks etc they both had a deep gruff bark but then they are big dogs

but I cant say they barked a lot, mind you, the owner had them well trained and spent a lot of time getting them to behave how she wanted

redved

I have a 5 month old one, doesn't really bark ever, maybe one or two barks if someone comes to the door.
Even at that it might be once every five times someones at the door.
Hopefully he won't develop a barking habit

Very good temperment, friendly to everyone so far

They can be a handful if not socialised fully as a pup so worth checking out what you're getting

ABajaninCork

Very intelligent dogs who need a LOT of exercise and need to be well-socialised. Training would be important as well, as they are well-capable of winding you around their (very elegant) paws!!

Great guard dogs, and lovely temperment.

JustAThought

Re: barking!!!


I wonder where you read that? I know a person who has two + thats not.anything like.them.

Unlike.bichons.( im.guessing!).Ws have.huge.energy.needs - think.two walks every day.each a long one! Of.course when.they are.pups and for the first year you shouldnt walk them for longer than ten or so minutes or they might end up with.bone problems.

If your Bichon is that badly.trained/ socialised is getting a.W.really a good idea? They are.big powderful dominant dogs that will need continuous training + management.

Getting one free isnt the.best reason to make the .decision for taking on such a.high maintenance dog.

ppink

there is a Weimaraner channel on you tube, you might pick up some useful info there also.

ABajaninCork

JustAThought wrote: »

I wonder where you read that? I know a person who has two + thats not.anything like.them.

Unlike.bichons.( im.guessing!).Ws have.huge.energy.needs - think.two walks every day.each s.long one! Of.course when.they are.pups and for the first year you shouldnt walk them for longer than tem or so minutrd or they might end up with.bone problems.

If your Bichon is that badly.trained/ socialised is gettinv.a.W.deally a good idea? They are.big powderful dominant dogs that will need continuous training + management.

Getting one free isnt the.best.decision for taking on such a.high maintenance dog.

Why do you think I read that somewhere? I personally knew some Weinmaraner owners when I lived in London and used to exercise my Dobies with them. The owners would tell you that they are intelligent and need lots of training, exercise and socialisation...

JustAThought

ABajaninCork wrote: »

Why do you think I read that somewhere? I personally knew some Weinmaraner owners when I lived in London and used to exercise my Dobies with them. The owners would tell you that they are intelligent and need lots of training, exercise and socialisation...

My apologies. I misremembered.your post as i was typing - i thought you said you' d read. No offense intended.

JustAThought

kc83 wrote: »

Thanks. I'm just worried about barking as have read they bark alot

Im fact - this was who/ what i intended.referring to! Not sure who ive insulted now!

ABajaninCork

JustAThought wrote: »

My apologies. I misremembered.your post as i was typing - i thought you said you' d read. No offense intended.

None taken!

JustAThought

ABajaninCork wrote: »

None taken!

Phew! Thanks! I think ive fixed my original * up now !

I must PM you + see how you found London with dogs - i may have to emigrage with mine if things dont improve here soon

ABajaninCork

JustAThought wrote: »

Phew! Thanks! I think ive fixed my original * up now !

I must PM you + see how you found London with dogs - i may have to emigrage with mine if things dont improve here soon

Yeah, I know that!

Tranceypoo

JustAThought wrote: »

Phew! Thanks! I think ive fixed my original * up now !

I must PM you + see how you found London with dogs - i may have to emigrage with mine if things dont improve here soon

London's way easier than here to have dogs, much more dog friendly parks, a much more 'dog friendly' attitude in general, plus huge selection of dog walkers to choose from if you're working and dogs are home alone, personally I'd move back there in a heartbeat if circumstances allowed!!

dazza161989

My partner and I have six dogs, a great dane, bullmastiff, dalmatian,labrador, chihuahua and a 1 & 1/2 year old weimaraner and by far the weimaraner is the best of the bunch!!!!!

Hes loyal, well behaved, rarely barks, great with kids, disciplined and a brilliant working dog.

I kniw the thread is old but i would recommend one to anyone!!!