Origin:
There are different opinions about the origin of the race. According to one of the numerous theories the Weimaraner originated from Les Chiens Gris the Saint Louis, the grey dogs that were already bred at the court of Lodewijk the Pious in the early middle ages. Opposite states that Germany would be the country of origin. Fact is that the Weimaraner, at that time still full of Leithund blood, was already kept at the Court of Weimar in the first decades of the 18e century. In the middle of that century, thus before the pure breeding begun, the breeding was exclusively in hands of professional hunters and gamekeepers, who primarily selected only on work qualities. From 1890 on the race was bred with systematically and breeding animals and descendants were included in a genealogical register. The Weimaraner has since it was included in the genealogical register been purely bred with and thus is free of interbreeding with other races. With that the Weimaraner is the oldest German Pointer breed of dog that has been bred purely with for more than 100 years. t.

Character and General appearance:
Heights in dogs are from 59 until 70 cm. Height in bitches are from 57 until 65 cm. Colour: silver, fawn or mouse grey. Head and ears are of a little lighter. A small white mark is only allowed on breast or toes.

The Weimaraner is an affectionate dog in respect to its boss and its family. He is very keen on attention and company. Its attachment and 'Will to Please' make it (when the dog is brought up consistent) easy to rear. The Weimaraner however needs a clear boss!! Towards strangers the Weimaraner can be somewhat reserved. It is an alert dog, but however will not bark with every trifle.

In general the Weimaraner can get along fine with other dogs. He/she is certainly not a fighter, but can stand up for let itself very well! The Weimaraner is a hound, what means that some dogs show their passion for game during walking. Provided how well trained the dog is this shouldn’t be a problem. Otherwise the Weimaraner is much more stay-at-home than other hunting dogs. This is because of its large attachment in respect to its boss. The Weimaraner is a sports-loving dog, that really needs a robust walk each day (of the 4 walks there must be 1 of minimally an hour of free running)!! If these requirements are met you will have a calm and relaxed dog at home.