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There can be few Weimaraner owners who will deny that their first attraction to the breed was the distinctive silver grey coat. Although this colour is not unique in that it appears sporadically in other breeds, selective breeding for the recessive trait has allowed the breed to develop in such a way that no pure-bred Weimaraner can be anything other than grey. Once past this initial interest, there is a fascinating mixture of 'saint' and 'sinner' underneath. Bred originally for his tremendous scenting ability, the Weimaraner and handler led the hunting pack tracking wild boar & wild stag. The close bond thus established with humans remains to this day. He is intensely loyal wishing at all times to be in the company of humans. Separation for long hours will lead him to believe he has been abandoned and he will fret, showing his disapproval by being noisy, destructive or both. He is not a dog to spend his days in a kennel. Indoors, he accompanies his owners from room to room. Any new Weimaraner owner quickly learns that even the days of going to the bathroom alone are gone. Never happier than when he has physical contact, no matter what his age or size, the Weimaraner is convinced he is a lap-dog and sleeping partner..... read more
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