Weimaraner Puppies For Sale

Bred to hunt all day

The Weimaraner was developed in early nineteenth-century Germany, around the court at Weimar, first for large game and later as an all-round pointing and retrieving dog for birds. Everything distinctive about the breed follows from that.

It is built for endurance rather than sprint speed: deep-chested, long-legged, light-boned for its height, with a smooth grey coat and the pale eyes that gave it the nickname the Grey Ghost. Males stand noticeably taller than females, and a full-grown Weimaraner is a large, powerful animal that takes up real space in a house.

The other thing German pointing breeds were selected for is closeness to the handler. A Weimaraner was expected to work with a person all day, and it wants that relationship at home too.

What that means for exercise

Be honest with yourself here, because this is the reason most Weimaraners are rehomed.

A short walk twice a day will not do it. An adult Weimaraner needs sustained daily exercise — long walks, running, swimming, structured retrieve work — plus mental work on top. Scent games, training sessions and problem-solving toys take the edge off in a way distance alone does not, because this is a thinking breed as well as a running one.

Under-exercised, they do not sulk quietly. They pace, chew, dig, bark and find their own projects. Well-exercised, they are calm, elegant house dogs that sleep for most of the evening.

In Florida and Tennessee heat, shift the hard exercise to early morning and late evening, keep water available and use shade. A dark short coat absorbs a great deal of sun.

The Velcro dog

Weimaraners are famous for attaching themselves to their people, and the breed’s nickname among owners is the Velcro dog. Yours will follow you between rooms and prefer to be in physical contact when it settles.

That devotion is the best thing about the breed and the part that needs managing. A dog bred to work alongside a person all day can find being left alone genuinely difficult, so build up time apart deliberately from the first week — short absences, calm departures, something good to do while you are gone — rather than leaving it to chance.

Coat and grooming

The easiest part of ownership. The coat is short, smooth and close-lying, and a rubber curry once a week lifts the loose hair. There is no clipping, no matting and no groomer’s bill.

Nails, ears and teeth still need the usual routine, and a dog that runs on grass and swims will need ears dried properly afterwards.

The puppy and adolescent years

Weimaraner puppies grow fast and are physically capable long before they are mentally grown up. Teach loose-lead walking, a solid recall and an off-switch at home while the dog is still light enough for you to win the discussion.

While the puppy is growing, most owners of large sporting breeds keep the impact low — free play on soft ground rather than long runs on pavement. Adolescence, roughly nine to eighteen months, is demanding in this breed. Structure, exercise and consistency get you through it, and the adult on the other side is worth it.

Come and meet one

This is a big commitment and we would rather you made it with your eyes open, so come and talk to us. See what is in store, read about our breeders, and visit us in Clermont near Orlando or Goodlettsville near Nashville. Ask about the warranty and about financing, or call (855) 488-8250.