Born to run, Weimaraner’s are one of the most active breeds in the dog world. That said, these dogs are far from being couch potatoes. One of the main things a Weim looks forward to is exercising with his human. They’re sophisticated, stunning, and sanguine, but they’re not every pet parent’s cup of tea.
History
Born to run, Weimaraner’s are one of the most active breeds in the dog world. That said, these dogs are far from being couch potatoes. One of the main things a Weim looks forward to is exercising with his human. They’re sophisticated, stunning, and sanguine, but they’re not every pet parent’s cup of tea.
About the Breed
Nutrition
Weimaraner’s thrive on healthy, nutritious food that meets their age and activity level. You can try different types of protein for your Weim, or stick to the one she likes but never skip it on protein by opting for a vegetarian diet since a Weim’s body is more obligate than others. Remember to add supplements to your Weim’s diet right from the start so as to avoid health complications that stem from deficiency later on.
Grooming
Grooming a Weim doesn’t take much of a pet parent’s time or effort. They need weekly brushing, de-shedding, nail trim, ear cleaning, and teeth brush to keep them in good health and shape.
Exercise
Weimaraner’s can never get enough exercise! They need a minimum of two and a half hours of vigorous aerobic exercise like running, jogging, swimming, hiking, agility, drafting, search and rescue, fetch etc. A well-exercised Weimaraner is less likely to be aggressive or destructive. It is equally crucial to exercise your Weim mentally with interactive toys, treasure hunts, agility etc. It helps them blow off steam and channel all the energy and intelligence onto solving something instead of being destructive.
Training
Weims are stubborn because they prefer to have things their way – the best way is to find a middle ground through patient, positive reinforcement training by a firm, consistent hand.
Health
Weimaraner’s are generally healthy, but they do suffer from hip dysplasia and bloat. When not exercised enough, they can become obese and suffer from obesity-related problems. Moreover, not exercising a Weim can deteriorate their mental health too – they suffer from stress, anxiety, and aggression.
Temperament
Weimaraner’s are gentle, loving dogs who enjoy the company of both children and adults. They make for great family pets if trained and socialised from an early age.
So, what makes the Weimaraner such a unique dog?
Weimaraner’s are very intelligent. In fact, they are called ‘the dog with a human brain’.
Weimaraner’s need very little grooming
They are excellent with children
They’re charismatic, loyal dogs
Weimaraner’s enjoy obedience training
Think the Weimaraner is for you?
Think again -Weimaraner’s thrive on vigorous exercise and do not enjoy apartment living
They can be destructive and aggressive if not exercised enough
Weimaraner’s need a confident, firm parent in charge; otherwise, they’d prefer running the household
Weimaraner’s don’t like living with other pets
If you love to exercise outdoor, this is the perfect breed for you! Weimaraner’s are energetic, free-spirited dogs who thrive on large estates or homes with a big backyard. They are fairly healthy and don’t require much grooming. What’s best? They make great family pets!
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