Appearance
The Weimaraner is elegant, noble, athletic and balanced in appearance. It must be capable of working in the field, regardless of whether it is from show stock or hunting stock, and faults that will interfere with working ability are heavily penalized.
The tail, which may be amber or gray, is kept short. In some cases, tails are docked, usually at birth to a third of the natural length, and dewclaws removed.
Size
According to the American Kennel Club standard, the male Weimaraner stands between 25 and 27 inches at the shoulders. Females are between 23 and 25 inches. Of course, there are many dogs taller or shorter than the breed standard. Weimaraners are not heavy for their height. Males typically weigh 70 to 85 pounds. Females are generally between 55 to 70 pounds. A Weimaraner carries its weight proudly and gives the appearance of a muscular, athletic dog.
Coat and Color
A Weimaraner's short and very smooth gray coat and its unusual eyes give it a regal appearance different from any other breed. The eyes may be light amber, gray or blue-gray. The coat may range from mouse-gray, a grayish beige or tan, to silver-gray. Where the fur is thin or non-existent, inside the ears or on the lips for example, the skin should be a pinkish flesh tone rather than white or black.
The silvery gray color is rare in dogs and is the result of breeding for a recessive gene. It has also lent the breed the nickname "silver ghost" or "gray ghost". The coat is extremely low maintenance. It is short, hard, and smooth to the touch. According to the AKC standard, a distinctly blue or black coat is an automatic disqualification, though a small white marking in the chest area only is permitted.
There is a long haired Weimaraner that is recognized by most kennel clubs around the world except in North America. The long haired Weimaraner has a silky coat, with an undocked, feathered tail. Because the gene is recessive, breeding two long haired Weimaraners only produces long haired puppies.