My Fiance' & I are considering getting a weimaraner puppy in the spring. Any thoughts/advice on this kind of dog? I am a teacher, so I will have plenty of time in the late spring/summer to be home with the puppy.
2007-01-31 05:57:23 · 13 answers · asked by Kirsten S 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
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2007-01-31 06:11:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I just got my husband a weimaraner pup for Christmas. She is absolutely adorable, and very smart. We were led to believe that you had to spend 24/7 with them or they would cry themselves to death--not true. They do like attention, and ours loves to play, but she likes her quiet time too. She is 4 months old today, we have her housebroken (for the most part) and she can sit on command. I'm in no way a great dog handler, she is just smart and LOVES to please! I read that most Weims have that quality. The dog is getting large fast, she can attack any chew toy with a vengance, and will try to be right in the middle of whatever you are doing...but for the dog lover, it's another family member! I would not recommend a Weim for a first time dog owner, just because of the activity level they have. But if you want a pet to love, and understand what any puppy can require, a weimaraner is a great dog. Also--you may have read that they don't like the cold--very true! Ours is a house dog this winter, she shivers in the short time she takes a morning outing.
2007-01-31 14:17:58 · answer #2 · answered by rockytop_jess 1 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Those who say Weims are dumb have never owned one or spent much time with one. They are definitely among the smartest of dog breeds, and that is where some problems lie. They can be too smart for their own good.
How so, you ask? Our Weim can both open and close doors. They are active counter shoppers and will open cabinets to see what's inside. It takes an extra level of "dog-proofing" the house to make sure they can't get into trouble.
Weims all have great character, though. They are like little comedians and they do pull stunts/tricks and look to see if anybody was watching. If nobody notices, they'll do it again until someone does. They often make up little games to amuse themselves and it's obvious and hilarious when they do.
Ours got in trouble for taking a whole loaf of bread off the counter and eating it. Now, he takes things off the counter when nobody's around, but doesn't eat them. It is not unheard of to find a banana or apple (with not a single tooth mark) stashed in your bed or in the sofa. Many people would consider that bad, but it cracks me up every time that a 95# dog would do that.
Weims are all very dominant and super intelligent, which means that unlike other breeds, they MUST be formally trained from early on, or they will rule the house. You will find that they are amazingly willing to do well and to please you. Just encourage the good and never harshly punish. They are sensitive.
If you compound all that with the high energy of a sporting dog, you will see that Weims are not for newbie dog owners at all. They need lots of exercise and stimulation to burn off their energy, or they will direct it toward mischief or harassment.
Skill level: 5/5
2007-01-31 18:49:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 0⤋
research the breed. they are high energy dogs that are used for hunting. they can make a great pet, but as with any dog training is required. check around for breeders, you probably do not want a pup with a stong working line if you are wanting a pet. find a breeder that will allow you to see where the pups are raised and at least one parent. make sure the parent's a health and temperment screened and rate at good or excellent for OFA on hips and elbows. when you're researching the breed write down possible heriditary health problems so you can ask your proscpective breeder about them and the lines they breed. a good place to start is on the akc website it will give you characteristics of the breed and what a weim the conforms to standard should look like. remember that any pet quality pup you get from a breeder won't be breed standard perfect, and you must have this pup spayed or neutered. which you should do anyway if you are just wanting a pup. good luck to you.
2007-01-31 14:04:36 · answer #4 · answered by cagney 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I house/dog sit for a gentleman who ones one (Deuce). He's about 90 - 95lbs. GORGEOUS dog! He reminds me of Disney's Goofy. He's so fun, and loveable, and SO sweet. Very smart but really dumb at the same time LOL
Highly trainable. The dog doesn't leave the property even when other dogs are around or being called. He chases bunnies and birds and follows planes in the sky.
He knows all sorts of tricks my favorite "go to your bed"! hahaha.
He's an amazing dog. You'll be making a great decision in getting one!
Lots of exercise and lots of training though.
Do your research and make sure you're prepared.
Good Luck
2007-01-31 14:37:30 · answer #5 · answered by sillybuttmunky 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had one when I was a kid and it was the best dog! And we had a few dogs that were not so great either so I'm not being prejudiced just because it was my dog. We got her as an adult though and she had professional training before we got her, so I'm not sure if she is typical of this breed or not.
Her name was Echo and she was so good natured. We kept her outside and had no fence yet she never left the yard. She would bark at cars coming in the driveway but would never get within a few feet of any stranger and would NEVER bite. She didn't jump up or anything. She was super protective of my brother and I when we were playing in the yard; my mom and dad used to say she was a good babysitter because they knew they could let us outside alone with her and nothing would ever happen to us. Sometimes we used to sleep outside in the summer and she would sleep right in front of the door to our tent all night to make sure we were ok... we'd have to push her out of the way to get out in the morning!
All in all she was a very gentle, mellow, good natured dog. She never played fetch though, could never figure out how she could be so smart and yet never master go fetch!
2007-01-31 14:10:32 · answer #6 · answered by princess402 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
They are a rambunctious and intelligent breed, highly opinionated and need experienced person to train them - not a push over owner. They need a lot of exercise and like yo be top dog, so a firm owner who can maintain control of them is best. Many are very neurotic! Good watch dog and family dog, although not recommended with really small children (8+ is best).
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2007-01-31 14:16:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
They are beautiful, loyal, intelligent, GRRREAT in all senses, but...
They are hyperactive and mischievous. They need plenty of room to frolick outdoors. If you don't have that, you'll be better off with another breed.
Good luck!
2007-01-31 14:23:13 · answer #8 · answered by Maria S 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weimaraner
check out the temperment section on the web site.
Make sure if you are going to get one, get it from a reputable breeder. And enroll in obedience classes asap. If not you are going to have your hands full. I love animals, but I would have to say a weimie is not the brightest breed.
2007-01-31 14:06:57 · answer #9 · answered by GreyChevelle 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
they are gorgeous dogs and are so great with kids. they are smart and very social. my friends hade 3 or 4 of them and they were all very good dogs.
2007-01-31 14:03:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Didn't I just tell you to get a german shorthaired pointer??
Seriously, the weimeraner is a great choice (as is the pointer), just make sure you have time for it, give it plenty of exercise and train it well.
2007-01-31 23:08:58 · answer #11 · answered by bonesetter 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋