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Weimaraners good or bad??
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12-04-2010 12:27AM#1
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Weimaraner Temperament
What's Good About 'Em,
What's Bad About 'Em
By Michele Welton. Copyright © 2000-2010
The high-energy Weimaraner, bred to hunt all day, needs an athletic owner who can meet his demanding exercise needs: running, biking, hiking, jogging, field work.
Too much confinement leads to hyperactivity and destructiveness, as does being left alone too much. A bored Weimaraner will bark up a storm, demolish your home and yard, even attempt to escape in search of adventure.
Reserved with strangers, dominant with other dogs, predatory toward small animals such as cats and rabbits, most Weimaraners need an owner who can provide leadership, socialization, and training beyond the beginner level. Though this breed is headstrong, in the right hands he is capable of learning and doing virtually anything.
Indeed, a well-matched owner will find the Weimaraner a loyal, aristocratic gentleman of great presence and character.
A novice with little time and space will find him a rambunctious bully, difficult to control.
If you want a dog who...- Is large, powerful, and tautly-muscled, a true athlete bred to hunt all day
- Has a sleek, carefree coat
- Is unusual-looking, with a ghostly gray/silver coat and eerie light eyes
- Is packed with energy and thrives on vigorous exercise and athletic activities
- In the right hands, is a loyal, aristocratic gentleman of great presence and character
- Is watchful with strangers, so makes a keen watchdog (with a booming bark)
If you don't want to deal with...- Vigorous exercise requirements
- Rowdiness and exuberant jumping, especially when young or not exercised enough
- "Separation anxiety" (massive destructiveness and barking) when left alone too much
- Suspiciousness or skittishness toward strangers when not socialized enough
- Aggression toward other animals
- A strong-willed mind of his own, requiring a confident owner who can take charge
- Excessive barking when bored
If I were considering buying or adopting a Weimaraner
My major concerns would be:- Providing enough exercise and mental stimulation. Weimaraners MUST have regular opportunities to vent their energy and do interesting things. Otherwise they will become rambunctious and bored -- which they usually express by barking and massive destructive chewing. Bored Weimaraners are famous for chewing through drywall, ripping the stuffing out of sofas, and turning your yard into a moonscape of giant craters.
If you simply want a pet for your family, and don't have the time or inclination to take your dog running or hiking or biking, or to get involved in hunting, or advanced obedience, or tracking, or agility (obstacle course), or a similar canine activity, I do not recommend this breed. Trying to suppress their "hardwired" desire to run and work, without providing alternate outlets for their high energy level, can be difficult. - Bounciness. Young Weimaraners (up to about two years old) romp and jump with great vigor, and things can go flying, including people.
If you have small children, or if you or anyone who lives with you is elderly or infirm, I do not recommend Weimaraner puppies. The temptation to bounce and play roughly is just too strong in many young Weimaraners. - Separation anxiety. More than most other breeds, Weimaraners need a great deal of companionship and do not like being left alone for more than a few hours. They tend to express their unhappiness through destructive chewing and barking. If you work all day, this is not the breed for you.
- Animal aggression. Many Weimaraners are dominant or aggressive toward other dogs of the same sex. Many have strong instincts to chase and seize cats and other fleeing creatures, including livestock and wildlife such as deer. If anything goes wrong in the breeding, socializing, training, handling, or management of this breed, it is capable of seriously injuring or killing other animals.
- The strong temperament. The best Weimaraners are versatile working dogs, capable of learning a great deal, but they have an independent mind of their own and are not pushovers to raise and train. They are easily distracted by exciting sights, sounds, and scents. They can be manipulative, and some are willful, obstinate, and dominant (they want to be the boss) and will make you prove that you can make them do things. You must show them, through absolute consistency, that you mean what you say.
To teach your Weimaraner to listen to you, "Respect Training" is mandatory. My Weimaraner Training Page discusses the program you need. - Barking. Weimaraners are often too quick to sound the alarm at every new sight and sound. You have to be equally quick to stop them. If you work all day and have close neighbors, Weimaraners are not a good choice for you. For the same reason, Weimaraners should NEVER be left outside in your yard, unsupervised.
- Housebreaking. The pointing breeds can be a bit slow to pick this up. Expect several months of consistent crate training.
- Health problems. Weimaraners are extremely prone to a life-threatening digestive syndrome called bloat. Joint and bone problems, eye diseases, bleeding disorders, and cancer also make this breed risky in the health department.
To keep this breed healthy, I strongly recommend following all of the advice on my Weimaraner Health Page.
To learn more about training Weimaraners to be calm and well-behaved, consider my dog training book,
Teach Your Dog 100 English Words.
It's a unique Vocabulary and Respect Training Program that will make your Weimaraner the smartest, most well-behaved companion you've ever had.
Teaches your dog to listen to you, to pay attention to you, and to do whatever you ask him to do.
My dog buying guide, How To Buy a Good Dog, will teach you everything you need to know about finding a healthy Weimaraner puppy. Health problems have become so widespread in dogs today that this book is required reading for ANYONE who is thinking of getting a purebred, crossbred, or mixed breed dog.
If you'd like to consult with me personally about whether the Weimaraner might be a good dog breed for your family, I offer a Dog Breed Consulting Service.
Once you have your Weimaraner home, you need to KEEP him healthy -- or if he's having any current health problems, you need to get him back on the road to good health.
My dog health care book, 11 Things You Must Do Right To Keep Your Dog Healthy and Happy is the book you need.
Raise your dog the right way and you will be helping him live a longer, healthier life while avoiding health problems and unnecessary veterinary expenses.
Please consider adopting an ADULT Weimaraner...
When you're acquiring a Weimaraner PUPPY, you're acquiring potential -- what he one day will be. So "typical breed characteristics" are very important.
But when you acquire an adult dog, you're acquiring what he already IS and you can decide whether he is the right dog for you based on that reality. There are plenty of adult Weimaraners who have already proven themselves NOT to have negative characteristics that are "typical" for their breed. If you find such an adult dog, don't let "typical breed negatives" worry you. Just be happy that you found an atypical individual -- and enjoy!Save a life. Adopt a dog.
Adopting a Dog From a Dog Breed Rescue Group
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The Truth About Purebred DogsThe Truth About Crossbred DogsThe Truth About Mixed Breed DogsDog Health
and Feeding11 Things You Must Do Right To Keep Your Dog Healthy and Happy180 Dog Breed ReviewsWhich Dog Breed is Best For You?Personal ConsultationsDog Training and BehaviorTeach Your Dog
100 English Words
FAQ | Site Map | About Us
<DIV id=outer><DIV id=inner>Weimaraners: the most honest dog breed review you'll ever find about Weimaraner temperament, personality, and behavior.- Weimaraner Home
- » Weimaraner Temperament
- Weimaraner FAQ
- Training Weimaraners
- Weimaraner Health
- Buying or Adopting a Weimaraner
Weimaraner Temperament
What's Good About 'Em,
What's Bad About 'Em
By Michele Welton. Copyright © 2000-2010
The high-energy Weimaraner, bred to hunt all day, needs an athletic owner who can meet his demanding exercise needs: running, biking, hiking, jogging, field work.
Too much confinement leads to hyperactivity and destructiveness, as does being left alone too much. A bored Weimaraner will bark up a storm, demolish your home and yard, even attempt to escape in search of adventure.
Reserved with strangers, dominant with other dogs, predatory toward small animals such as cats and rabbits, most Weimaraners need an owner who can provide leadership, socialization, and training beyond the beginner level. Though this breed is headstrong, in the right hands he is capable of learning and doing virtually anything.
Indeed, a well-matched owner will find the Weimaraner a loyal, aristocratic gentleman of great presence and character.
A novice with little time and space will find him a rambunctious bully, difficult to control.
If you want a dog who...- Is large, powerful, and tautly-muscled, a true athlete bred to hunt all day
- Has a sleek, carefree coat
- Is unusual-looking, with a ghostly gray/silver coat and eerie light eyes
- Is packed with energy and thrives on vigorous exercise and athletic activities
- In the right hands, is a loyal, aristocratic gentleman of great presence and character
- Is watchful with strangers, so makes a keen watchdog (with a booming bark)
If you don't want to deal with...- Vigorous exercise requirements
- Rowdiness and exuberant jumping, especially when young or not exercised enough
- "Separation anxiety" (massive destructiveness and barking) when left alone too much
- Suspiciousness or skittishness toward strangers when not socialized enough
- Aggression toward other animals
- A strong-willed mind of his own, requiring a confident owner who can take charge
- Excessive barking when bored
If I were considering buying or adopting a Weimaraner
My major concerns would be:- Providing enough exercise and mental stimulation. Weimaraners MUST have regular opportunities to vent their energy and do interesting things. Otherwise they will become rambunctious and bored -- which they usually express by barking and massive destructive chewing. Bored Weimaraners are famous for chewing through drywall, ripping the stuffing out of sofas, and turning your yard into a moonscape of giant craters.
If you simply want a pet for your family, and don't have the time or inclination to take your dog running or hiking or biking, or to get involved in hunting, or advanced obedience, or tracking, or agility (obstacle course), or a similar canine activity, I do not recommend this breed. Trying to suppress their "hardwired" desire to run and work, without providing alternate outlets for their high energy level, can be difficult. - Bounciness. Young Weimaraners (up to about two years old) romp and jump with great vigor, and things can go flying, including people.
If you have small children, or if you or anyone who lives with you is elderly or infirm, I do not recommend Weimaraner puppies. The temptation to bounce and play roughly is just too strong in many young Weimaraners. - Separation anxiety. More than most other breeds, Weimaraners need a great deal of companionship and do not like being left alone for more than a few hours. They tend to express their unhappiness through destructive chewing and barking. If you work all day, this is not the breed for you.
- Animal aggression. Many Weimaraners are dominant or aggressive toward other dogs of the same sex. Many have strong instincts to chase and seize cats and other fleeing creatures, including livestock and wildlife such as deer. If anything goes wrong in the breeding, socializing, training, handling, or management of this breed, it is capable of seriously injuring or killing other animals.
- The strong temperament. The best Weimaraners are versatile working dogs, capable of learning a great deal, but they have an independent mind of their own and are not pushovers to raise and train. They are easily distracted by exciting sights, sounds, and scents. They can be manipulative, and some are willful, obstinate, and dominant (they want to be the boss) and will make you prove that you can make them do things. You must show them, through absolute consistency, that you mean what you say.
To teach your Weimaraner to listen to you, "Respect Training" is mandatory. My Weimaraner Training Page discusses the program you need. - Barking. Weimaraners are often too quick to sound the alarm at every new sight and sound. You have to be equally quick to stop them. If you work all day and have close neighbors, Weimaraners are not a good choice for you. For the same reason, Weimaraners should NEVER be left outside in your yard, unsupervised.
- Housebreaking. The pointing breeds can be a bit slow to pick this up. Expect several months of consistent crate training.
- Health problems. Weimaraners are extremely prone to a life-threatening digestive syndrome called bloat. Joint and bone problems, eye diseases, bleeding disorders, and cancer also make this breed risky in the health department.
To keep this breed healthy, I strongly recommend following all of the advice on my Weimaraner Health Page.
To learn more about training Weimaraners to be calm and well-behaved, consider my dog training book,
Teach Your Dog 100 English Words.
It's a unique Vocabulary and Respect Training Program that will make your Weimaraner the smartest, most well-behaved companion you've ever had.
Teaches your dog to listen to you, to pay attention to you, and to do whatever you ask him to do. My dog buying guide, How To Buy a Good Dog, will teach you everything you need to know about finding a healthy Weimaraner puppy. Health problems have become so widespread in dogs today that this book is required reading for ANYONE who is thinking of getting a purebred, crossbred, or mixed breed dog.
If you'd like to consult with me personally about whether the Weimaraner might be a good dog breed for your family, I offer a Dog Breed Consulting Service. Once you have your Weimaraner home, you need to KEEP him healthy -- or if he's having any current health problems, you need to get him back on the road to good health.
My dog health care book, 11 Things You Must Do Right To Keep Your Dog Healthy and Happy is the book you need.
Raise your dog the right way and you will be helping him live a longer, healthier life while avoiding health problems and unnecessary veterinary expenses.
Please consider adopting an ADULT Weimaraner...
When you're acquiring a Weimaraner PUPPY, you're acquiring potential -- what he one day will be. So "typical breed characteristics" are very important.
But when you acquire an adult dog, you're acquiring what he already IS and you can decide whether he is the right dog for you based on that reality. There are plenty of adult Weimaraners who have already proven themselves NOT to have negative characteristics that are "typical" for their breed. If you find such an adult dog, don't let "typical breed negatives" worry you. Just be happy that you found an atypical individual -- and enjoy!Save a life. Adopt a dog.
Adopting a Dog From a Dog Breed Rescue Group
Adopting a Dog From the Animal Shelter
ohhh here we go again:P:P
tell us, whats your problem with this breed?????? you seem determined to absolutely slate them at ever opertunity(ref post weimaraner pup). fact is i hunt with good ones, and anyone who ive ever met who did likewise loves them. you obviously didnt but continue to try and convince everyone that theyre crap........or did you just get bitten by one:eek::eek:. actually why dont you let us all know what you hunt with and let us pick weak points with your favourite breed:rolleyes:0 -
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