It is a relatively short breed, going back only to the early 19th century. If not a direct descendant, but just some sort of collateral descendant, the blood terrier is considered to be one of the ancestors. In breed surveys, historians can't go any further when they trace the red Spaniel, but it's hard to imagine that there are several different Spaniels none of which can be traced back to the Blood Terrier, but The European blood terrier prevailed during the Crusades. The reddish-brown Spaniel found near Hanawa was described as "having many of the characteristics of a blood terrier". However, the Spaniel is about 53.3 cm at the shoulder, while the average blood terrier is 66.0 cm, and the Weimaraner is up to 68.6 cm.

The Weimaraner as it is now known is the result of breed selection; the result of crossbreeding in order to establish the right size and good qualities. The Weimaraner is derived from a number of German hounds that have been bred to numerous common bloodlines, and one of its cousins is the German Shorthaired Pointer. In fact, in the early days of the Weimaraner, it was simply seen as the Weimaraner Pointer. The Weimaraner has increased in height and weight since then, but his distinctive silver-grey or tan-grey coat remains unchanged.

Although the Weimaraner's early days were developed by the Weimaraners in their gardens, in order to make it suitable for various forms of hunting for a long time, these people decided to incorporate what they had found to be worthwhile. Incorporated good qualities into one breed to hunt Germany's plentiful prey. In other words, it is to have a good sense of smell, speed, courage and wisdom.

Once the Weimaraner was a large game dog, it was used to hunt large game such as wolves, wild, deer, mountain lions and bears. Later, as the large beasts in Germany gradually became rare, the Weimaraner was kept by only a few people who started to make up the breed standard for this dog. They are a group of amateur hunters who keep it for hunting and not for profit. Therefore, it is very difficult to buy a Weimaraner in Germany, and in fact it is impossible to buy a Weimaraner in any other country. People must become a member of the club before buying it, and being accepted into the club means the applicant's previous record of hunting ethics must comply with the club's rules for keeping the dog. One of the rules requires that any litter of puppies must undergo occasional breed checks from mating to farrowing, otherwise they will not be recorded in the pedigree; Physical fitness and personality tests will also be disqualified from registration. Due to this limitation, the Weimaraner's development prospects are not optimistic.

In 1929, Americans began to know the Weimaraner because of an American hunter and man, Harvey Denet, who was a member of the club. He was allowed to bring back two Weimaraners, so he helped found the American Dog Club and became its first president. The club does its best to enforce the same rules as the Weimaraner where it originated.

It is worth mentioning that with the disappearance of big game hunting in Germany, the Weimaraner was trained as a hunting dog for all forms of hunting in highland shooting, and because of its soft lips Also used as waters. In Germany and the United States, however, the Weimaraner is used more as a private hunting companion than for field hunting competitions.

The obedience trial fueled interest in the Weimaraner even before it was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1943. In 1941, a Weimaraner bitch that had been filmed on CD held three public displays, and later, another Weimaraner, less than 10 months old, passed all types of tests except the tracking test. Surprisingly, the Weimaraner has shown more actual athletic ability in the United States than it did in Germany for 20 years.

Weimaraner  Alias : Weimaraner Wurster Hender Popular as a work and companion dog. Although there is still an element of timidity in this breed, generally alert, obedient, and fearless personalities are welcomed. Click to enter Weimaraner Club

Origin:

Origin Germany, originated in the 17th century.

How it came, there is no exact data to prove it. There is a theory that it is an albino species of ancient Germany. Possibly a descendant of a German Braken, or a mix of a normal pointer and an unknown yellow pointer. Archduke Karl August of Weimar supervised the entire cultivation process afterward. The exact source is still unknown. But there is no doubt that the breeding period should be in the 17th century, because at that time the Flemish painter Van Dyck's oil painting had already appeared in the portrait of this hound.

Character:

They function as chasing and scavenger dogs, but this monochromatic breed is popular as a companion dog. Although there is still an element of timidity in this breed and is even considered a trait within the breed, there is generally an alert, obedient and fearless personality. Both short-haired and long-haired dogs are popular and they are reliable working dogs. Hunting prey outside the wild, or hunting, or obedience training, are a master. Their natural character and strength make them capable of acting as completely reliable watchdogs. The breed is graceful, fast, energetic and enduring, all of which are perhaps the most important of the "star qualities". The Weimaraner's amber, grey to blue eyes and shimmering coat give them a radiant demeanor. Its beautiful appearance is almost noticed by the world, which is one aspect of ensuring their popularity around the world. The dog is easy to obey training both at home in towns and in rural areas.

FCI Standard:

Height

Shoulder height standard: male shoulder height 25~27 inches; female shoulder height 23 to 25 inches. Both genders allow within 1 inch, but are small imperfections. Males below 24 inches or above 28 inches; females below 22 inches or above 26 inches are disqualifying.

Head

Medium in length, with an aristocratic appearance, with a moderate stop, with a centerline extending back over the forehead. The posterior occipital bone is prominent and flared backward, starting behind the eye socket. The distance from the tip of the nose to the stop is approximately equal to the distance from the stop to the posterior occiput. Upper lip straight, nostrils fine. The skin is compact. The neck is neatly contoured and of moderate length. The expression is kind, sharp, and intelligent.

Ears: Long and leaf-shaped, slightly folded and set high. If the ear is drawn forward along the jaw, it is about 2 inches from the tip of the nose.

Eyes: Light amber, gray, or bluish gray in varying shades, spaced wide enough from each other to appear well-placed and intelligent. In excited situations, it's almost black.

Teeth: Well laid out, strong and even; well developed, in proportion to the jaw, correct scissors bite. The teeth of the upper jaw should be slightly outward, and should not extend beyond 1/16 of an inch relative to the teeth of the lower jaw. A complete tooth system is ideal.

Nose: Gray. Lips and gums: pink or flesh-colored.

BODY

Back of moderate length, straight and strong, sloping slightly back from the withers. The chest is well developed and deep, with the shoulder blades set back. Ribs well supported and long. The abdomen is firm; the lumbar fossa is moderately raised. The bottom of the chest extends to the elbows.

Coat and Color

Short, smooth, and smooth, solid color ranging from mouse gray to silver gray, usually lighter on head and ears. Small white markings on the chest are permitted, but white on the rest of the body is a defect. White patches due to scarring are not defects. A distinctly long coat is a disqualification. A distinct blue or black coat is a disqualification.

Forelegs

Straight and strong, the distance from the elbow to the ground is approximately equal to the distance from the elbow to the highest point of the withers.

Hindquarters

Well angled hind knees and straight hocks. Very muscular.

Paws

Sturdy and compact, webbed, toes well arched, pads compact and thick, nails short, grey or amber in color. Dewclaws: need to be removed.

Tail

Docking. The adult tail is about 6 inches long and appears light rather than heavy. The posture of the tail clearly expresses a confident and healthy temperament. Undocking is a defect.

Gait

The gait should be relaxed and smooth, showing coordination. Viewed from behind, the hind paws are parallel to the front paws. Viewed from the side, the topline remains firm and level.

Temperament

Temperament should appear friendly, brave, vigilant, and obedient.

Defects

Minor defects: tail too short or too long. Pink nose.

Major defects: female like male; male like female. Inappropriate muscle tissue. Very inappropriate teeth. 4 or more missing teeth. The back is too long or too short. The back hair is defective. The neck is too short, too thick, or has fat. The tail is set low. The elbows are turned in or out. Feet face east or west. Pretentious gait. Wrong paw. Bull legs, imperfect back, arched or wobbly. Severe overbite or underbite. A sharp muzzle. Short ears.

Severe defect: White appearance outside the chest. The eyes are not gray, bluish gray, or amber. Black mottled mouth. Never docked. Appears very frightened, shy, or extremely nervous.

Disqualified

Within more than 1 inch deviation from the standard allowable shoulder height range.

The coat is noticeably too long. Distinctly blue or black coat.