Rolls Royce had a model called the grey ghost and while I'm not suggesting the Weimaraner is the Rolls Royce of dogs, this breed's colour is something special, it's called silver grey, mouse grey or champagne. It's like a pink champagne and is the first thing that strikes you, followed by it's piercing yellow eyes and those floppy Baileys Irish Cream ears. This breed has real style. Perhaps this is why it was the toast at the court of the Duke of Weimar.

It's no accident the Weimaraner looks like the German short haired pointer. Originally named the Weimar pointer the breed was restricted to it's homeland of Germany by a bunch of 19th century dog snobs who wouldn't let anyone outside a small circle of hunting fans get their hands on one. They bred a dog with scenting ability, speed, and courage and only club members were allowed the dogs. That was until the 1930's when an American was admitted to the famous club and a Weimaraner emigrated to the US. Since then it's established a strong following in the US, Britain, Australia and New Zealand.

It needs a lot of exercise to retain it's sanity and has a very mellow outlook on life unless it's left alone. Then it's fret city with the dog becoming what one breeder refers to as the whining maraner. The Weimaraner becomes a real family member who will turn itself inside out to please you. If you're looking for an independent dog that likes you fine, but doesn't really care as long as there's something in the dog bowl at night then don't choose a Weimaraner. They will love you more than life itself and be totally devoted and great with children, even little ones On the down side they tend to get bored easily and get into trouble weeding the garden, excavating the back lawn and chewing things they're not supposed to. One answer, if you have a bored Weimaraner is to get another. This applies to most breeds and most owners would suggest it is no more trouble having two dogs than it it is having one. The result is a happy dog with someone to play with. Now, two dogs can get into twice as much mischief, but generally the system works and you have more peace and less destruction. The Weimaraner has a tendency to try and get the upper paw over anyone who will back down without proper training, especially a first time dog owner. But once properly trained, the Weimaraner runs supreme.

Health wise the Weimaraner suffers from bloat or stomach torsion and hip dysplasia. Anyone buying a Weimaraner should get their puppy from a reputable breeder who made sure their dogs have good hips before breeding them.