Wei’mar They Like That? Understanding Your Weimaraner

Weimaraner: Gastric Torsion Risks And Solutions

The Weimaraner breed is a high risk for gastric torsion, or “twisted stomach” or severe “bloat”.  Medically known as “Gastric Dilation and Volvulus” or GDV is very serious, very painful and can be life-threatening.  Definitely requires emergency medical intervention. Weimaraners are high risk for this feeding issue because they are a large breed, fit and

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Weimaraner Long Haired Versus Short Haired

Weimaraner Fur: Long or Short? Weimaraners can be long haired or short haired. If you want a how dog, and are looking to comply with breed standards are just want less grooming responsibility – short haired Weim is the way to go. Short haired Weim’s are more common, and enhance the appearance of this lean,

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Weimaraner Tail Docking: Should You Do It?

Types of Weimaraner Tails What are the different styles of Weimaraner tails? Well, there is natural, long tailed Weimaraner or docked tailed Weimaraner. All Weimaraners are born with long tails. Tails provide the dog with streamline support as they run; and balance as they use their strength and agility to do what they were born

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Weimaraner: The Grey Ghost

Why are Weimaraners Also Known As “Grey Ghosts”? Most people can easily see that Weimaraners are various hues of taupe, grey, black or blue.  Some people also feel that their human like – light eye color gives them a spooky appearance. But the real reason these elegant, athletic dogs are called “grey ghosts”, actually originates

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Weimaraner: Made For Water Play

Weimaraners have Webbed Toes Weimaraners are a German breed, bred for hunting medium game. They were bred purposefully to have webbed feet to maximize their hunting ability. So water would not be an obstacle in the field. Although, classified as a sporting breed, many people incorrectly label Weimaraners as hunting dogs. They are sporting dogs

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