Weimaraner
Dog Breeds
Weimaraner Quick Facts
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The Weimaraner, also known as the Weimar Pointer, the Weimaraner Vorstehhund, the Greydog and the Grey Ghost, is a fairly young breed as dog breeds go, dating back only to the early 1800s. Some historians date it to the 1600s, citing an early painting by the Flemish artist Van Dyck. It is known for its distinctive, glamorous gray coat and its all-around hunting talents. The Weimaraner combines the best of both pointing and tracking gundogs
Weimaraners are highly athletic dogs with a lot of energy who bring an air of elegance wherever they go. They have been made popular in recent years by William Wegman, who photographs Weimaraners in costumes and wigs, acting out scenes as if they were human. This breed is not for just anyone, no matter how cute and expressive their faces may be. Weimaraners are demanding dogs who require strong leadership and a lot of exercise
The Weimaraner is a slightly large, sleek athletic dogs with a distinctive smooth gray coat, earning the breed the nickname, “The Gray Ghost.” The head and ears are typically a bit lighter in color than the rest of the body. The long head is aristocratic. The teeth of the Weimaraner should meet in a scissors bite. The eyes may be amber, gray, or blue gray and the nose should always be gray. The ears are