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Weimaraner
Large · 25–40 kg · Short coat
Kept at the court of Weimar already in the early 1800s, which gave the breed its name.
Every dog is an individual.
Weimaraner
Kept at the court of Weimar already in the early 1800s, which gave the breed its name.
- Type
- Pointer
- Breed group
- Pointing dogs
- Origin
- Germany
- Size
- Large · 25–40 kg
- Life expectancy
- 12.8 yrs (median)
- Coat
- Short coat
Care tips
- Needs 2+ hours of exercise daily and a job for the brain: training, scent work or a sport.
- Brush once a week; bathe only when it really needs it.
- Large-breed puppy food, and no forced running or long stairs until it's fully grown (around 18 months).
- Ask the breeder for: hip x-rays, elbow x-rays, eye examination.
- Food safety, from Bumba: keep the batch number of every bag. If your dog suddenly can't stand or walk, go to the vet the same hour.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. Your vet knows your dog best.
Weimaraner: questions people ask
How big does a Weimaraner get?
Size: Large. An adult typically weighs 25–40 kg.
How long does a Weimaraner live?
Median lifespan 12.8 years (McMillan et al. 2024). Every dog is an individual.
How much exercise does a Weimaraner need?
Needs 2+ hours of exercise daily and a job for the brain: training, scent work or a sport.
How much grooming does a Weimaraner need?
Brush once a week; bathe only when it really needs it.
Where does the Weimaraner come from?
Country of origin: Germany. FCI group: Pointing dogs.
What health checks should a Weimaraner breeder do?
Ask the breeder for: hip x-rays, elbow x-rays, eye examination.
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