Back in the 19th century a breed of dog was developed called the Weimaraner. The breed is named after the Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, Karl August, who had its court established in the city of Weimar in Germany. These dogs were originally raised as a hunting breed, being owned by royalty who used them to hunt large pray like boars, bears and deer. After the decline registered in the popularity of hunting for large pray, the Weimaraner dogs have been used for hunting smaller animals, such are the rabbits, fowls and foxes. These dogs are able to hunt and kill any type of pray whatsoever.
The history of the weimaraner is not very clearly documented. It is alleged that the standards for the breed were developed as early as the late 18th century, and some say that dogs with features that are very alike those of the Weimaraner can be traced back even further to the 13th century. Among connoisseurs there is the theory that the real ancestor of this breed would be the St. Hubert Hound which is nowadays known as the Bloodhound or Sleuth Hound. The initial breeders of these dogs intended to offer to their royal masters noble looking dogs which are reliable companions along their hunts. Elegant and athletic this is a breed that most people find are attractive and pleasing to look at.
Tradition calls for the docking of the tail and the American Kennel Club holds that as a standard of the breed. Although this is still fairly uncommon, this breed is beginning to appear with its whole tail still intact because, in many countries, tail docking is illegal now. The dogs of the Weimaraner breed, which is also known as the Grey Ghost, have as a distinctive features their intelligent eyes that can be light amber, grey or blue-grey in color. The dogs of this breed are not quite social with strangers, different to other hunting dogs.
The Weimaraner dogs are more protective of their owners and over their turf, making them a rather territorial breed of dogs. When it comes to making friends with strangers they tend to be rather unfriendly but provided they learn to be social while still puppies they will not be aggressive. An angry weimaraner‘s hair will stand up on its back and its tail will stand erect so it is easy to tell when your Weimaraner is not too happy. These dogs are not only some of the most intelligent dogs, but they are also very sensitive ones.
These dogs have also earned the reputation of having a human brain, as they also possess an uncanny ability when it comes to problem solving. These dogs like to work and to obey the commands of their master while participating in shows and other canine events.
At times, these dogs can be somewhat stubborn, but they are a loyal breed that will never leave their master’s side. In fact, they are capable of bonding so closely with their owner that they are known as “Velcro Dogs” because they will remain near to their owner all the time if given half the chance. The dogs of the Weimaraner breed show very much affection and love toward their owners, and they also require a lot of attention from their part, as their owners will find it somewhat tricky trying to get them to sleep in their own beds, if they haven’t properly trained the dogs when they were puppies.
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