Weimaraners?

[bliss]

Does anyone on AB have a Weimaraner?

I love weimaraners, i swear i'd give up my whole Invert collection if i could just get a weimaraner pup. I've wanted one since i was 16. since i'm living with my father while i attend my last year at college, i am not allowed to have a dog. maybe when i get my own place in the future..

Also, if anyone here has one and would like to share some 'pros and cons', that would be awesome. I've done a google search but i'd rather have some real life feedback.

-Dan

 

[reverendsterlin]

we have a vizsla (very similar) and a friend with a weimar. Good active dog that needs LOTS of exercise, will over eat if given the chance, wants lots of attention, does not do well with too hot or too cold. Hope this helps some.

 

[bliss]

thanks rev,

they are such neat dogs, in pretty much all areas. i was considering a Blue pit as well, but around here landlords will give you all sorts of crap about owning them..

dan

 

[whitewolf]

Can I suggest going to the AKC site and emailing and talking to a few breeders as well. Most of them are very honest not looking to just sell a dog because they are high dollar and really do it to out of passion for the breed. Trust me by the time you give shots, have them certified in heath (like shepherds with OFA), pay for a stud, cost of shows, it really doesn't add up most lose money for something they love. Most but not all will be very honest and tell you the good and the bad. Talk to several of them and get their opinions. This is what I did when I got ready to buy my first Shepherd puppy many many years ago. I chose the American line over European because of the lower pray drive. I showed dogs for years (don't anymore) but never owned a Shepherd so this was what I did to learn the insides of the breed. Avoid back yard breeders too they don't temper test, health test, and all that other good stuff. They are just taking dog A & dog B and breeding because I have a male and female and want to make money. Neither of mine were registered. I paid the ultimate price on her when she had to be uthinized at two for her hips and elbows when she couldn't walk. Lady lied and said her parents were OFA certified (some breeds are hips, eyes and elbow checked to insure puppies will stand a greater chance of not being lame and blind.) later a breeder taught me how to check and the lady lied big time. Just try to get the basics and how to pick a good puppy from them and go from there.

Wiemaraners are pretty dogs but I have heard they are hyper and their temper can be short. I don't know for a fact I have never personally dealt with the breed.

This is the link. Somehow I think you have already done your homework here but this will give you some expert opinions. Off to the side you'll see breeder referral. http://www.akc.org/breeds/weimaraner/index.cfm

 

[arachyd]

They are awesome dogs but like already posted, they need a LOT of exercise. They are super high-energy dogs. If you are interested in getting a dog from a shelter you should have no problem finding a weim for the simple reason that if you do not train them and keep them exercised and mentally stimulated you will not like the ways they find to keep themselves exercised. Many people think they are cool but they are not a breed for everybody. As a result they are often surrendered to shelters. I love the frosted liver look of them.

 

[bliss]

thanks guys. sounds like a great dog, i don't have a problem training a dog or giving it lots of attention

plus, i will look over shelters first.. i hate going in there because i want to take all the dogs home with me, but i can't.

but if i can a weim in a shelter, i'd rather save one from there before buying one that isn't in danger of being put down.

-dan

 

[thumpersalley]

Ive been a dog trainer for most of my life, mostly with police & detection dogs. Ive had the pleasure of working with a couple of weims. Very active dogs who benefit from strong training. They require a job whether its hunting, agility, or service. They can be nice house dogs with some work but they were bred to be in service to people & really need something to do. Good luck & research a dog trainer for your area & enroll in socializing classes before you even get the dog. Kim

 

[reverendsterlin]

I have seen wiemers in shelters *sigh*. Something to do is always necessary (my friend with the wiemer nearly always takes him to the weekly running club). Breeders with OFA are required to give you the # at purchase, any dog under 24 months will NOT be OFA. Unregistered dogs can still compete in agility and obedience even with AKC now. Most lagre towns will have dog clubs both specific to the breed and open (your dog must be able to mind his/her manners). I am currently in the process of purchasing a female brindle AKC bullmastiff, she was born August 11th and all that is left is determining if she is show quality (mother is a champion and father needs only two points but at 17 months of age they are waiting until he gets a bit older before finishing him because champions must compete in adult class). I met the breeders at a dog show, visited them to see the mother's temperment (saw the male's at the show). The breeders visited our home as well to ensure that the animal would fit in. We have also visited the puppy and the breeder has supplied pics and kept in contact. We were given information on the parents, grandparents, and siblings of the parents with documentation. The breeder has offered to help me learn to show the dog in the ring. Given me information on nutrition (this giant dog needs low fat and protein to not over bulk). The breeder is also the recruiter for the Southwest Bullmastiff association. Before all this I had researched the breed and learned the good and bad aspects (fell in love with the breed about 10 years ago at a dogshow). This is the type of people and treatment you should expect if you choose to get a registered purebred or showdog and dropping a wad of cash ($1500 in this case). Good luck!

 

[xBurntBytheSunx]

my friend's wife decided to get one b/c she decided she wanted a dog and that is what she wanted b/c she thought they looked so pretty.

my friend went along with it b/c he wanted a dog and this is the only type she'd let him get.

it ended up being a huge mistake, that dog was so unbelievably hyper. it was even hyper to the point where i didn't like it and i'd consider myself fairly tolerant of that sort of thing. the only good thing about the situation was it went to a relative who had a farm and a pond for it to play at. if you want one of these make sure you have a TON of space for it to run.

this was a perfect example of why i don't think people should ever buy a dog just based on appearance.

 

[thumpersalley]

Thats one of the reasons I never send pics of animals for adoption. It being pretty or unusually colored isnt going to make the care it gets from the new owners better. People can look at pics of the breed or species online if they want to see what they look like. Its how well they can take care of it & the personality that matters. Kim