One of the most beautiful and majestic hunting dogs, our breed of the week is the Weimaraner, commonly nicknamed, the ‘Weimy’. These highly active dogs are unexpected goofballs and constantly keeping their families entertained.
The Weimaraner was bred in Germany in the 19th century. The dog was bred to be a hunting dog for animals such as deer and boar. Today’s Weimaraners are still widely used as hunting dogs. These dogs love working all day in the fields and certainly have the energy for it! For this reason, this breed probably wouldn’t do so well in a small apartment. They love to run in big open spaces and just as with other active breeds, if you do have a working dog living in a small space, ensure that they are getting plenty of exercise to help not feel so confined.
No excessive grooming required for this breed! They typically have a short, all over-grey/silver coat. While you don’t need to bring this dog into the groomers for a hair trim every week, Weimy’s still shed and will need frequent brushing (as well as other basic hygiene upkeep like nail trimming, ear cleaning, etc.).
Although you may find many hunting dogs to be quite serious and maybe even a little standoffish, the Weimaraner surprisingly has a quite goofy personality! They love to do lots of ‘play bows’ with their doggy friends. They get along great with other dogs and small kids (when properly socialized), and they love to make you laugh. Even in a game of fetch, you may find your Weimy doing crazy spins of excitement waiting for you to throw the ball! They are very playful dogs when not on the job. But once they get to work, they are all business and their focus is like no other.
If you’re in need of an excellent hunting dog, or maybe just an active and loveable companion, the Weimaraner can suit many different lifestyles. Just ensure that they have enough space to run around and lots of activities to fill their day!
