The Weimaraner
The Weimaraner is a loyal companion who will take pride in protecting his family. They are an intelligent, determind and willful dog. As an owner you will always need to be one step ahead of their intelligence, if not, he will become unbearable to live with! I would be lying if I said they were an 'easy breed' to own, but if research is thorough, you could have a faithful and loving addition to your family. They have plenty to give but will expect the same back! Do not be seduced by their beautiful colouring and regal look! Many people fall for this before actually understanding the breed. This is unfortunately how so many end up in rescue. However, on the more positive side, do your homework and you too could be smitten by this wonderful, rewarding breed.
History
The Weimaraner originates from Weimar, East Germany, where it was bred to hunt deer and wild boar as well as protect it’s owner in times of danger. It is believed that the founding father of the Weimaraner was Grand Duke Karl August, who shot over a grey lithe dog and brought some back with him to Weimar, where they were developed into the Weimaraner. There are many theories of this breed's exact origins and it is not clearly known but the German Weimaraner Club gives 1631 as the first official date and it may even go back further.
The Gundog (HPR)
The Weimaraner is a member of the subgroup of gundogs called HPR (Hunt Point Retrieve). This makes them a more versatile breed in the field. An HPR dog is expected to carry out the following:
To quarter (hunt) the ground into the wind searching for the scent of game
To point any game scent it finds
Make the game it has found move or fly (Flush) so that it can be shot
Then retrieve the shot game to hand
These functions will be naturally built in to the Weimaraner but can be developed from an early age. Not all owners will go down the route of working their Weimaraner but they can still be trained to compete in either Gundog Tests of Work or the more competitive Field Trials. Either way, it's good to see the dog work the way it was originally bred for.
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