Weimaraners - Rescues

Weimaraners - Adopting a Dog

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Friendly, energetic, and intelligent, rescue Weimaraners might have been too much of a challenge for their previous owners. Left unattended for long periods, a dog could have turned bored and destructive.

There are many other reasons why some Weimaraners turn out to be homeless. All of them are not connected with the characteristics of the breed itself. Most often they deal with irresponsible dog ownership or some changes in the owners' life style, which made it difficult to maintain a pet.

All Weimaraners available for adoption are kept up to date on their vaccinations. They are spayed or neutered. Medical histories can be provided with each rescue dog. The volunteers in rescue organizations normally evaluate not only the health of the dogs, but also their temperament.

It is necessary to make a research into the breed before making a decision to adopt. There is no such thing as a breed suitable for everybody. Each breed has its own requirements. Weimaraners should live indoors and feel a part of the family. Weimaraners should be adopted to families that can provide proper care, fencing, training, and plenty of attention and love to their new family member.

Weimaraners - Rescues Links

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Independent Weimaraner Rescue - Exists to help in the re-housing of dogs, which need to find a new home.

Michigan Weimaraner Rescue - Each dog in this rescue is temperament tested, brought up to date on shots, spayed or neutered. Available dogs, adoption application and breed information.

Tarheel Weimaraner Rescue - Breed rescue organization in Franklinton. Pictures and descriptions of available dogs, adoption process, and contact information.

Weimaraner Association of Canada Rescue - Weimaraner Association of Canada Rescue offers a rescue application form for people seeking help in placing their Weimaraners.

Weimaraner Rescue - Providing for the rescue, care, and adoption of lost, surrendered and homeless Weimaraners as well as providing public education on the breed and on responsible dog ownership in Belleville, Illinois.

Weimaraner Rescue of North Texas - Dallas organization dedicated to rescue and placement of Weimaraner dogs in need. Information about pets available in addition to stories and links about rescue.

Weimaraners - General Information Links

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About Weimaraners - Weimaraners in short.

Amurley Weimaraners - Home of over 45 champion Weimaraners. Site contains origin, history, breed traits and defects.

Black Forest Weimaraners - Read about the kennel and the Weimaraner breed. View gallery of champions.

Description and History - The Weimaraner breed outline. Information on its history.

Dog Owner's Guide Profile: The Weimaraner -A profile of the Weimaraner breed. Includes information on temperament, conformation, health and care in Weimaraners.

Dorothy Kirk's Weimaraners - Dorothy Kirk trains Weimaraners in both agility and obedience. View pictures of Weimaraners. Brooklyn.

European Convention of Pet Owner's Protection - Group established by the Council of Europe in order to define the conditions of detention and sale of the pets. Includes a forum and information about surgical operations, conditions of breeding and sale, legislation.

Sunset Hills Weimaraners - Specializing in the breeding of championship winning Weims for pet, show and companionship.

The Weimaraner - Weimaraner statistics.

The Weimaraner Dog Breed - Origin, temperament, activity level, grooming and more. Useful contacts.

The Weimaraner Rescue Railroad - Visit this site and see what you can do to help.

Weimaraner Dog Pictures - Weimaraner pictures and links.

Weimaraner in Brief - Interesting facts and advice on owning a Weimaraner.

Weimaraner Statistics - Notes on history, description, personality and behavior.

Weimaraner Summary - Brief historical summary, appearance description, faults and disqualifying faults.

Weimaraners - Other Weimaraners sites

Weimaraners Information - Weimaraners are graceful medium-sized dogs that combine aristocratic features with stamina, speed and alertness. These dogs are sometimes called "Silver Ghosts" for their elegant appearance and effortless gait. In addition, it is a devoted companion dog. The Weimaraner belongs to the sporting group of dogs. It is one of the dog breeds described as "versatile Continental hunting dogs."

The head is rather long with a moderate stop. The expression of the face is keen and intelligent. Ears are long, a little folded and set high. Gray or blue-gray eyes are set apart. The neck is long. The back set in a straight line should be strong, the chest well developed. Legs are straight and long. The tail is docked. The Weimaraner's short and smooth coat is gray. Silver gray is preferable. Hues of mouse or roe gray are also acceptable. There can be a small white marking on the chest.

Weimaraners Breeders - Weimaraners are rather large sporting dogs of an aristocratic appearance. They are always gray (from mouse gray to silver gray), blending to somewhat lighter hues on the ears and the head. The Weimaraner's coat is short and smooth. A long-coated variety of Weimaraners is not accepted in the breed standard. However, some admirers of long-coated Weimaraners made some attempts to get this type accepted before the Second World War. Longhaired Weimaraners sometimes appear in the litters nowadays. Nevertheless, most long-coated Weimaraners are culled once they are born.

As the standard goes, male Weimaraners should weigh up to 85 pounds and females up to 65 pounds. The Weimaraner's appearance is strikingly intelligent and gracious. Amber eyes are always sparkling with loyalty and eagerness to cooperate.

Weimaraners Puppies - Weimaraners are medium-sized to large dogs that belong to the sporting group dogs and to the gundog class according to the AKC. There is an obvious difference between dogs and bitches in Weimaraners, as far as the size is concerned. However, Weimaraners are well-balanced dogs.

Their most distinguishing feature is their aristocratic look. The embodiment of grace, stamina and intelligence, the Weimaraner has a short gray coat, a moderately long head, long and lobular ears, and gray or blue-gray eyes in shades of amber. The Weimaraner carries his neck in a proud and gracious way. The muscular back is without a dip. The tail is set a little lower than with other similar dog breeds.

Weimaraners Rescues - Weimaraners are medium-sized gray dogs. According to the standard, Weimaraners should present a picture of grace, balance, strength, speed and stamina. They should have the ability to work with great endurance in the field. Weimaraners have a reputation of one the most aristocratic-looking dog breeds. The standard is strict as far as the height goes. Dogs measuring less than 24 inches or more than 28 inches are disqualified.

The Weimaraner's head is moderately long. The skin is drawn tightly. The neck is clean-cut and long. The expression is kind and keen. Eyes are gray or blue-gray. Ears are long, set high and slightly folded. The nose is gray.

Weimaraners Pictures - Weimaraners are typical aristocrats in the canine world. They are large sporting dogs, whose distinguishing features are their short sleet gray coat, their docked tail, and beautiful amber eyes. Ideally, Weimaraner males should weigh up to 85 pounds and Weimaraner females up to 65 pounds. Deviation from the conformation standard is penalized.