Dog breed history
Germany has always been a wildlife-rich country, and germany's native dog breeds also enjoy excellent reputations in the world.
One of the most famous dog breeds is the Weimar Hound, which was born in the 19th century with the aim of cultivating an ideal comprehensive gun hound that would allow it to participate in hunting for prey of all sizes, including deer and bears. The project was funded by the Weimar Court, which was originally named the Weimar Indicator Dog.
Some of the ancestors of the Weimar include the Bloodhound, the Hanover Bloodhound, and some early indicator dog breeds. It is not known how the weimar hound's remarkable gray coat came from, but it has long been a feature of this breed. The development of the breed is strictly regulated by the German Weimar Hound Club, dogs cannot be sold to non-member owners, and membership is difficult to obtain. If the dog's bloodline is not recognized, it will not be registered, and individual dogs of poor quality will be destroyed.
It was not until 1929, when an American was granted membership and allowed to take 2 dogs back to the United States, that the Weimar Hound left its German homeland for the first time.
In the early days, the Weimar Hound in the United States became famous for its excellent performance in obedience competitions. With more and more appreciation and attention to this breed, people gradually discovered the great value of the Weimar Hound as a hunting companion. Later, in 1943, it was recognized by AKC.
The beauty of the Weimar Hound and its versatile traits as a gun hound, pet dog, and race dog have always won him a large number of fans.
2 dog breed personality
The Weimar Hound is brave and slightly presumptuous; strong and not easy to control, so it seems a bit too much for a child. They like to run and hunt, so they are extremely frustrated and resort to destruction for the space-constrained life in the city. Weimar Retrievers are also not suitable for keeping with other family pets unless they grew up with them from an early age. They may be stubborn and willful, but they are highly capable. This breed is best to have a very athletic personality and lifestyle, often like to play outdoors, and also need a owner who is looking for fun with him.
Breeders describe the breed as "needy" and "wanton" and very much in need of the owner's control.
3 dog breeds for maintenance
For the Weimar Hound, daily high-intensity exercise is a must. I have to say that this dog breed is not suitable for living in the city, unless the owner is a long-distance runner who runs long distances every day. Even then , they need a safe field space for them to stretch their limbs , run , and explore. Hair care is simple, just brush off dead hair from time to time.
4 dog breed health problems
The main concern is the condition: gastric volvulus
Secondary conditions of concern: spinal canal insufficiency, CHD, eyelid varus, birasmocy, vascular hemophilia, hemophilia A, hypertrophic osteoarthropathy
Occasional conditions: elbow detachment, nickelized membrane valgus, progressive retinal decline, dwarfism, tricuspid valve dysplasia, arterial congenital anomalies, hypothyroidism
Recommended physical examination items: hip, eye, thyroid, vascular hemophilia
Lifespan: 10 to 13 years
5 posture and function
The Weimar Hound is a breed of dog born for hunting, it has excellent speed and endurance, and combines elegance, vitality, energy and alertness. They have aristocratic qualities, a friendly expression, and a smooth and light gait. Its coat is short , smooth , and distinctively grey , a distinctive feature.