Weimaraner   

 

           

 

                  

History of the Breed

Despite the comparative rarity of the Breed in Great Britain, the Weimaraner has been maintained as a pure breed for well over a century in Germany and its ancestry can be seen clearly in paintings dated as long ago as 1630. The dogs were originally bred in the independent state of Weimar, for their qualities of intelligence, companionship and beauty, and especially for their all round ability to hunt, point, track & retrieve in all sorts of cover whatever the terrain. Once developed, the Nobles of Weimar, who jealously kept their dogs from other ownership, preserved the excellent characteristics of these dogs, & when in the course of time, the independent state of Weimar became part of a United Germany the German Weimaraner Club followed in this tradition. It was only in 1937 that the first Weimaraners were exported to the U.S.A. and not until World War11 that any numbers reached owners outside Germany. The Weimaraner was introduced to Britain by Major R.H.Petty in 1952.He had hunted with them whilst serving in Germany.

 

 
General Appearance ***  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.

Height * Height at the withers * dogs, 25 to 27 inches; bitches, 23 to 25 inches. One inch over or under the specified height of each sex is allowable but should be penalized. Dogs measuring less than 24 inches or more than 28 inches and bitches measuring less than 22 inches or more than 26 inches shall be disqualified.

 

Head***  Moderately long and aristocratic, with moderate stop and slight median line extending back over the forehead. Rather prominent occipital bone and trumpets well set back, beginning at the back of the eye sockets. Measurement from the tip of the nose to stop equal to that from stop to occipital bone. The flews should be straight, delicate at the nostrils. Skin drawn tightly. Neck clean-cut and moderately long. Expression kind, keen and intelligent.

 

 

 
Ears ***  Long and lobular, slightly folded and set high. The ear when drawn snugly along side of the jaw should end approximately 2 inches from the point of the nose.

Eyes *** In shades of light amber, gray, or blue-gray, set well enough apart to indicate good disposition and intelligence. When dilated under excitement the eyes may appear almost black.

 

Teeth*** Well set, strong and even; well-developed and proportionate to jaw with correct scissors bite, the upper teeth protruding slightly over the lower teeth but not more than 1/16 of an inch. Complete dentition is greatly to be desired. Nose: Gray.

Lips and Gums *** Pinkish flesh shades.

 

 
Body ***  The back should be moderate in length, set in a straight line, stong, and should slope slightly from the withers. The chest should be well developed and deep with shoulders well laid back. Ribs well sprung and long. Abdomen firmly help; moderately tucked-up flank. The brisket should extend to the elbow.

Coat and Color *** Short, smooth and sleek, solid


 
Faults ***   Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault an d the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.

Note***   Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

 

 

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