The Weimar is also known as the Weimar Hound. Nicknames: Weimar, German Weimar, Weimar Worcesterhend, Weimar. In the early days it was used to hunt wild beasts such as wolves, bears, mountain pigs, etc., and later as a bird hunting, tracking, transporting and other operations. This large grey dog breed is known for its versatile hunting dogs. It is a medium-sized grey dog with a beautiful, aristocratic appearance. It appears very elegant, swift, persevering, alert and well-proportioned. His overall structure indicates that he has the ability to work at high speeds and for long periods of time in the field.
English name
weimaraner
history
The Weimaraner originated in Germany in the 17th century, but it was not until the beginning of the 19th century that a separate breed of Weimaraner appeared. The nobles of the Grand Duchy of Weimar, Germany, improved the bloodhound with a variety of hunting dog breeds. The Weimar Hound's keen sense of smell is inherited from its ancestors. With the development of history, the number of hunting animals in Germany has also been reduced, and the Weimar Hound has begun to be used for bird hunting. Since the monopoly of the nobility was broken, the breeding of the Weimar Hound breed was still strictly regulated. Before 1930, the dog was not allowed to be taken outside Germany. Later, many American and British enthusiasts finally got this breed.
Dog breed personality
Very approachable, very brave, and very alert, very obedient.
Suitable for the population
The muscles of the Weimar Hound are striated, and although their role as companion dogs is superior to their role as chasing dogs and pickers, this monochromatic gun hound is popular as a working dog and a companion dog.
Breed standards
Male dogs weigh 30 to 40 kg and are 59 to 70 cm tall
The female dog weighs 25 to 35 kg and is 57 to 65 cm tall
head
The head of the Weimar Hound has a moderate stop structure, which expands backward from the centerline to cross the forehead. It has a very prominent posterior occipital bone, and the horn is a shape that expands backwards, starting from the eye sockets, and is backward. The length between the tip of its nose and the stop is equal to the length from the stop to the posterior occipital bone. The Weimar Hound has a very straight upper lip and its nostrils are delicate. It has very tight skin. Its neck has a very suitable length and clean and neat lines. It has a very approachable facial expression, a very sharp eye, and a clever mind.
ear
The ears of the Weimar Hound are long, very similar to the shape of the leaves, have a high position, and are slightly folded. If you straighten its ears forward along the jaw, the distance from the tip of the nose is about 2 inches long.
eye
Its eyes can be light amber, gray or blue-gray in different shades, and the width between the eyes is large, well distributed, with very intelligent eyes. When it is happy, it should be black.
tooth
Weimar Hounds have very well-distributed teeth, very strong, very aligned; The teeth are very developed, and the jaw is very coordinated, and the bite is very standard scissors. The upper teeth are a little bit outward, and they are no longer than 1/16 inch of it compared to the lower teeth. If its teeth are very intact, it is very standard.
Nasal mirror
It has a gray nose mirror. The lips are pink or flesh-colored. The gums and lips are the same.
Body
The Weimar Hound has a moderately long back, the back is very straight, straight, very strong, very strong, powerful, starting from the position of the horse's shoulder and tilting down a little bit backwards. Its very deep thorax is very developed, with schipped shoulder blades. The ribs are very long and have good support. The abdomen is very stable and firm; It has a moderately raised waist socket. The soles of the chest can reach the elbows.
Coat and color
The coat of the Weimar Hound is very short, but very smooth, shiny, the color is solid color, usually ranging from rat gray to silver gray, in general, its head and ears will be a little lighter. There may be small white markings in the thorax, and if white appears in other places, it is a defect. If a white patch appears because of a scar, this is not a defect. Disqualification: The coat is too long; The coat is a very conspicuous blue or black color.
forelimb
The Weimar Hound has very straight and strong forelimbs, and the distance between the elbow and the ground is equal to the distance from the elbow to the highest point of the horse's shoulder.
Hindquarters
The angle of the back knee joint of the Weimar Hound is very suitable, and its flying joint is very straight. It has very developed muscle tissue.
Foot claws
Some of the claws of the Weimar Hound are arranged very compactly, densely, very steadily and firmly, with webbing on it, it has round arched toes, very compact foot pads are very rich and strong, and some of the toenails are very short, and the color is gray or amber. Wolf claws: Long wolf claws must be removed.
tail
The Weimar Hound is a severed tail. By adulthood, the length of the tail should be kept at 6 inches, so that it can appear very light and not bulky. From its tail, you can see the temperament it has: very confident, and very healthy. Defect: There is no broken tail.
gait
The Weimar Hound has a very coordinated gait, which looks very relaxed, comfortable, and very smooth. Viewed from the back, the hindfoot claws are parallel to the forefoot claws. Viewed from the side, it has a very horizontal dorsal line and is very strong.