Lone Star Weimaraner Club

Frequently Asked Questions About Weimaraners

The decision to bring a Weimaraner into your life is a very big step, requiring you to make a 10-15 year commitment to owning a pet.

This is much like adopting a child, so you want to be very sure before making a commitment.

Q: How do I know if a Weimaraner is right for me?

A: The Weimaraner Club of America has a great test on its website called "Is A Weimaraner Right for You?" Here is the link where you can take this easy and informative quiz: www.weimrescue.org The quiz is fun, interactive and has wonderful photos of weims in action. Be sure to take this quiz before you proceed!!

Q: How can I learn more about Weimaraners before actually acquiring one?

A: One of the best ways to find out if a Weimaraner is the right dog for you is to spend time with them! We invite you to attend any of our events and get some "hands on" experience with the dogs. If you have friends or family members with Weimaraners or other large sporting breed dogs, spend as much time with them as you can. You might offer to "dog-sit" for a friend or relative's dog so you can experience caring for a dog on a daily basis.

Q: Are Weimaraners good with cats?

A: Very FEW Weimaraners can live with cats. They are a sporting breed, bred to hunt anything with "fur or feathers" and most have a strong " prey drive". A very high percentage of Weimaraners will kill cats if given the opportunity. If you own cats and want to own a Weimaraner, you might have to keep them separated for the entire life of the pets.

Q: Are Weimaraners good with children?

A: Again, they CAN be, but it typically depends more on the child (and the parents) than on the dog. Children and their friends must be taught respect for the dog. It is never safe to leave small children and dogs unattended. Because of their size and energy level, Weimaraners are better companions for older children and teenagers, than for children under the age of six.

Q: Do Weimaraners shed?

A: Yes, usually twice a year they shed their old hair coat as new hair grows in. Most shed a little all year long. They benefit from frequent brushing to remove the dead hair and stimulate the skin. Because their hair is very short and fine, shedding is not as much a problem as with longer coated breeds.

Q: Can Weimaraners be "outside only" dogs?

A: No! Weimaraners are very devoted to their humans and want to live indoors and be part of the family. Weimaraners that are left outdoors full time are very likely to be destructive, dig, bark all day, climb/jump the fence, and find many other ways to show how unhappy they are at being left outside. Living outside causes many health problems and will shorten the life of most dogs. Many problems that families experience with Weimaraners can be eliminated by bringing the dog indoors and crate training the dog, so it can be indoors when the family is not home.

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