Weimaraner Breed Standard
From
the American Kennel Club Web Site
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 tip of nose to stop
equals 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 alongside 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, strong, 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
held; moderately tucked-up flank. The brisket should extend to the elbow.
Coat
and Color
Short, smooth and sleek, solid color, in shades of mouse-gray to silver-gray,
usually blending to lighter shades on the head and ears. A small white marking
on the chest is permitted, but should be penalized on any other portion of the
body. White spots resulting from injury should not be penalized. A distinctly
long coat is a disqualification. A distinctly blue or black coat is a
disqualification.
Forelegs
Straight
and strong, with the measurement from the elbow to the ground approximately
equaling the distance from the elbow to the top of the withers.
Hindquarters
Well-angulated
stifles and straight hocks. Musculation well developed.
Feet
Firm and compact, webbed, toes well arched, pads closed and thick, nails short
and gray or amber in color. Dewclaws-Should be removed.
Tail
Docked.
At maturity it should measure approximately 6 inches with a tendency to be light
rather than heavy and should be carried in a manner expressing confidence and
sound temperament. A non-docked tail shall be penalized.
Gait
The
gait should be effortless and should indicate smooth coordination. When seen
from the rear, the hind feet should be parallel to the front feet. When viewed
from the side, the top line should remain strong and level.
Temperament
The temperament should be friendly, fearless, alert and obedient.
FAULTS
Minor
Faults-Tail too short or too long. Pink nose.
Major
Faults-Doggy bitches. Bitchy dogs. Improper muscular condition. Badly
affected teeth. More than four teeth missing. Back too long or too short. Faulty
coat. Neck too short, thick or throaty. Low-set tail. Elbows in or out. Feet
east and west. Poor gait. Poor feet. Cow hocks. Faulty backs, either roached or
sway. Badly overshot, or undershot bite. Snipey muzzle. Short ears. Very Serious
Faults-White, other than a spot on the chest. Eyes other than gray, blue-gray or
light amber. Black mottled mouth. Non-docked tail. Dogs exhibiting strong fear,
shyness or extreme nervousness.
DISQUALIFICATIONS
Deviation in height of more than one inch from standard either way. A
distinctly long coat. A distinctly blue or black coat. Approved December 14,
1971
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