Weimaraner
description
The Weimaraner is a moderately large , athletic, working dog. The average size head , has a moderate stop with a central line moves the front. The nose is gray and the teeth meet in a scissor bite. The eyes are a little spaced bright orange , gray or blue-gray. The ears are set high and long pendant, folded forward and hang down the sides of the head. The front legs are straight with webbed feet compact . Fingernails are gray or yellow. The tail is usually 1 ½ inches (4 cm) to dock when the dog is two days old . Note: docking tails is illegal in most parts of Europe. Dewclaws are usually removed . The topline slopes gently downward from the shoulders to the rump . The short, smooth coat is tight against the body and comes in colors pad - gray to silver-gray , blending with darker shades on the body and lighter shades on the head and ears. It also comes in a variety of rare long hair ( FCI Group 7). All shades of gray are accepted. Sometimes there is a small white spot on the chest.
temperament
The Weimaraner is happy, affectionate , intelligent, gay and affectionate. It is good with children . Without the proper motion is very wild and difficult to control. This breed learns quickly , but annoying is when the training is the same thing again and again. This breed needs , their experienced training from puppyhood , with an owner who knows how to be a pack leader dog, or he can be stubborn and obstinate . Without proper guidance , it can become aggressive with other dogs. This hunting dog has a strong prey instinct and should not with small , non - trusted dog animals such as hamsters , rabbits and guinea pigs . Well socialized with people, places , things and other animals. Brave, protective and loyal, which makes the Weimaraner good protection and guard dog. Weimaraner absolutely want leadership. Want to know what is expected of them and for how long . If it was not clear they can not be stable mind to stress eventually develop separation anxiety , destructive and restless. Owners should not be harsh, but calm with a natural air of authority attitude. These things are important , with an instinct , wise, happy and balanced dog. Give your Weim plenty of extensive exercise , or it will be very busy and overworked . Because this breed is so full of energy, the first thing he must learn to sit . This will prevent jumping , as this strikes a strong dog and it was by chance on the elderly or children. This breed should not be in first place in the discipline, because they are easy to maintain. Once they / are afraid of someone or something , they seek to avoid and training is difficult. You are so eager to please and motivated by reward (food or praise ), which , once learned a trick , the dog will leap to repeat the praise. Although they are often called evil stupid, because they have such a policy , if the demand for candy or owners is not their attention on the time it will not come ! Spend much time with short leash - Walking next to you . If they run forward, the Weimaraner is how to draw a train and begins to believe that it is the alpha, as pack leader goes first. This breed loves to bark , and must be corrected if it is exaggerated. Very solid, with a good sense of smell and a passionate worker, the Weimaraner can be used for all types of hunting .
Height, weight
Height: Dogs 24-27 inches ( 61-69 cm), females 22-25 inches ( 56-63 cm)
Weight: Dogs 55-70 pounds ( 25-32 kg) women 50 to 65 pounds ( 23-29 kg)
Health problems
Prone to bloat , it is best to feed two or three small meals a day instead of one big meal. Is also prone to hip dysplasia and hypertrophic osteodystrophy ( excessive rapid growth) can be. Also subject to mast cell tumors .
Housing conditions
Weimaraners will do well in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. They are relatively inactive indoors and do best with at least a large yard . They are not adapted to life outside kennel.
exercise
These are powerful working dogs with great endurance. They must be taken for daily , long walk or jog . In addition, they have many opportunities to run freely . You do not exercise after meals. It is best to feed a dog for a long walk , as it cools .
Life expectancy
About 10-14 years
grooming
The coat smooth short coat is easy to maintain in optimum condition . Baste occasionally with a stiff bristle brush and dry shampoo . Bathe in mild soap only when necessary. Then with a chamois will make the coat shine . Inspect the feet and mouth for damage after work. , Or workouts Keep fingernails . This breed is an average shedder .
origin
The breed is several centuries old , is the same strain as other breeds of German hunting from selective and is a descendant of the Bloodhound . The Weimaraner is a good dog all around hunting and excellent pointer. It was originally used as big game hunters for bears , deer and wolves, but is now Retriever and even a water stop used dog. A Weimaraner appeared in a Van Dyck painting of the early 1600s. Howard Knight , who founded the first American breed club Weimaraner, imported dogs in the United States in 1929. The popular television show Sesame Street children played skits with the known human race clothing . The Weimaraner was recognized by the AKC in 1943. Some talents include hunting , tracking, retrieving, pointing, surveillance, security , police work , services for the disabled , search and rescue , and agility.
No comments:
Post a Comment