There are numerous theories
regarding the origin of the Weimaraner shorthair dog. Only so much is
certain : That the Weimaraner, which at the time still contained a great
deal of liam hound blood, was already kept at the Weimar court in the
first third of the 19th century. In the middle of the century, before
pure breeding was started, breeding was mainly in the hands of
professional hunters and game keepers in central Germany, mostly in the
regions round Weimar and in Thuringia. As the days of the liam hounds
passed, the dogs were crossed with the "Hühnerhund" and
breeding was continued with this cross. From about 1890 on, the breed
was produced according to a plan and regarded as suitable for inclusion
in a stud book. Apart from the short haired Weimaraner, a long haired
variety occurred, if only singly, since the turn of the century. Since
being admitted to the stud book, the Weimaraner has been pure bred,
remaining mostly free from crosses with any other breeds, in particular,
Pointers. Therefore the Weimaraner is likely to be the oldest German
"pointing" breed, which has been pure bred for about a hundred
years.
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General
Appearance  Medium
to large size hunting/shooting dog, functional working type, pleasing in
shape, sinewy and muscular. Difference in type between dogs and bitches
easily distinguished.
Characteristics ** A
medium-sized gray dog, with fine aristocratic features. He should
present a picture of grace, speed, stamina, alertness and balance. Above
all, the dog's conformation must indicate the ability to work with great
speed and endurance in the field. Temperament ** Versatile easily trained, steady and passionate hunting / shooting dog. Persevering in search, yet not too lively. Remarkable ability to pick up scent. Ready to seize game and other prey; also able to do man work, yet not aggressive. Reliable pointer and worker in water. Remarkable inclination to work after game is shot. COAT ** Shorthaired short, fine and hard; Longhaired 1-2 inches and fringed as a setter
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Germany
Utilization * Versatile Hunting, Shooting, Pointing Dog. Classification * Pointing Dogs Size * Large WEIGHT* 70-85 pounds Height * dogs, 25 to 27 inches; bitches, 23 to 25 inches
Excercise * Moderate
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Medium Locality * Country Good * with children yes Good * with dogs yes Good with other pets * Yes
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Weimaraner Shorthair 
Weimaraner Shorthair 
