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# The Weimaraner: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Germany
Also called Weimaraner, this athletic German pointing dog combines energy, scenting ability and attachment to its family.
Size LargeLife expectancy 10–12 yearsBudget ≈ €140/monthPuppy €1,000 – €1,500
[Find a breeder 37](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-weimaraner) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=weimaraner)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Excellent
Daily exercise needs Very high
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Fair
Other pets Good
Tolerance of being alone Limited
Guarding instinct Good
Strengths and weaknesses
- Very affectionate: He forms a close bond with his family and readily seeks their company.
- Intelligent: His strong learning abilities and his sense of smell make him versatile at work as well as in sport.
- Athletic: He enthusiastically accompanies active owners in many disciplines.
- Good with children: Well socialized and supervised, he enjoys games and family life.
- Very high activity needs: He tolerates inactivity poorly and requires more than two hours of daily exercise.
- Difficulty with being alone: His strong attachment can encourage boredom and undesirable behaviors if he is left alone for too long.
- Demanding training: His intelligence and possible stubbornness require an early, firm and consistent framework.
- Risk of gastric torsion: Meal and exercise management must be rigorous throughout his life.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active owners: He thrives with people who can offer him long, stimulating outings every day.
- Sporty families: His affection, his love of play and his endurance suit a dynamic family life.
- Dog sports enthusiasts: His energy, his intelligence and his scenting ability are suited to agility, canicross and obedience.
- Hunters and tracking enthusiasts: His natural abilities as a pointing dog and his excellent sense of smell meet the needs of these activities.
Not recommended for
- Sedentary people: His need for movement is incompatible with a not very active daily routine.
- Prolonged absences: He does not tolerate being alone and unoccupied for long periods.
- Unavailable novice owners: He requires time, consistency and structured training from an early age.
- Households without an outlet for exercise: A limited space without long daily outings may generate frustration and undesirable behaviors.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
64 cmWeimaraner
- Height at the withers
- 58–70 cm
- Weight
- 25–38 kg
- Coat
- Short or long, dense and thick
- FCI group
- 7
- Origin
- Germany
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Weimaraner in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The origins of the Weimaraner remain partly uncertain. A tradition traces them back to a pack of grey dogs that Louis IX is said to have brought back from Palestine, without proof to confirm this lineage. Its presence in Germany is mentioned as early as the 15th century and the Grand Duke Karl-August of Saxe-Weimar is said to have owned, at the beginning of the 19th century, a grey pointing dog used for hunting wolf, wild boar and fox. Crossbreeding with other breeds ends in 1890, which makes it the oldest pointing dog originating from Germany. The long-haired variety appears in the 20th century. The breed, also called Weimaraner, bears the FCI number 99 and has been recognized by the FCI since 1954.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
Medium to large in size, the Weimaraner Pointer has an athletic, slender and muscular silhouette, with a long and firm body. Its head, proportionate to the body and finer in the female, has a slightly marked stop, a large nose and an elongated muzzle. Its broad, long ears, set high, reach the corner of the lips. Its eyes, rounded and slightly oblique, are blue until about six months and then become amber. The coat is generally short, harsh and very thick, but there is also a long-haired variety. The coat always comes in shades of grey, notably mouse grey, silver grey or dark grey. The tail is powerful and carried rather low.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Very affectionate and strongly attached to its owner, the Weimaraner is an action dog with marked energy. Intelligent, playful and endowed with a remarkable sense of smell, it excels at hunting and readily adapts to sporting activities. It enjoys games with children and can be wary of strangers. Its hunting instinct requires careful socialization with other animals.
Affectionate Playful Intelligent Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
The Weimaraner does not tolerate inactivity and long periods of confinement well. It needs more than two hours of daily walking, with the possibility to run and use its sense of smell. Apartment living remains possible if outings are numerous, long and active, but a house with a yard or garden, ideally in the countryside, suits it better. Games, agility, obedience, canicross and search activities meet its needs well.
Training
## Training and socialization
His training must begin early and combine firmness, consistency and kindness. Very intelligent but sometimes stubborn, the Braque de Weimar must quickly learn the rules of the house, recall and frustration management. His strong attachment also requires a gradual learning of being alone in order to prevent boredom and undesirable behaviors. Short, varied and stimulating exercises make the best use of his abilities.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Weimaraner
The purchase price depends in particular on the breeding kennel, the pedigree, conformity to the standard, the lineage and the dog's intended purpose. The annual maintenance budget reported by the source is between 1 450 and 1 550 euros, excluding exceptional veterinary expenses.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/weimaraner/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Braque de Weimar is generally robust and does not present any major widespread health problem. Particular vigilance remains necessary in the face of the risk of gastric torsion and several possible hereditary conditions. Vaccinations, parasite prevention and veterinary check-ups must be kept up to date, especially in dogs involved in competitions, hunting or work missions.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/weimaraner/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
Its diet must meet the needs of a very active large dog while limiting factors that promote gastric dilatation-volvulus. The daily ration is divided into two meals served at regular times and adapted to the actual energy expenditure.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/weimaraner/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Braque de Weimar is also known by its German name, Weimaraner. Its eyes change color during growth: blue at birth and during the first months, they then take on an amber shade. Its sense of smell allows it to search for game as well as people, which explains its possible use in search or assistance missions.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Weimaraner
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Braque de Weimar also called Weimaraner?
Yes. Weimaraner is the other name commonly used to refer to the Braque de Weimar.
### Can the Braque de Weimar live in an apartment?
Yes, but only if its very high exercise needs are truly met with several long and active outings each day. A house with an outdoor space suits it better.
### Is the Braque de Weimar suitable as a first dog?
It is not recommended for novice owners due to its energy, intelligence, possible stubbornness, and strong need for guidance and activity.
### How much exercise should be planned each day?
You should plan for more than two hours of walking and daily activity, prioritizing running, games, scent work, and dog sports.
### Does the Braque de Weimar shed?
Its shedding is moderate. Weekly brushing is generally sufficient, with more attentive grooming during shedding periods.
## Find a Weimaraner breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Weimaraner breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
[Weimaraner breeders in Nouvelle-Aquitaine6](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-weimaraner/nouvelle-aquitaine) [Weimaraner breeders in Grand Est5](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-weimaraner/grand-est) [Weimaraner breeders in Occitanie5](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-weimaraner/occitanie) [Weimaraner breeders in Normandy4](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-weimaraner/normandy) [Weimaraner breeders in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-weimaraner/provence-alpes-cote-dazur) [Weimaraner breeders in Hauts-de-France3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-weimaraner/hauts-de-france) [Weimaraner breeders in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-weimaraner/auvergne-rhone-alpes)
### Weimaraner breeders by country
[55 breeders of Weimaraner in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-weimaraner/italy) [37 breeders of Weimaraner in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-weimaraner) [34 breeders of Weimaraner in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-weimaraner/germany) [9 breeders of Weimaraner in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-weimaraner/austria) [7 breeders of Weimaraner in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-weimaraner/denmark) [7 breeders of Weimaraner in the United Kingdom](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-weimaraner/united-kingdom) [6 breeders of Weimaraner in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-weimaraner/netherlands) [6 breeders of Weimaraner in Spain](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-weimaraner/spain) [4 breeders of Weimaraner in Poland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-weimaraner/poland) [3 breeders of Weimaraner in Croatia](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-weimaraner/croatia)
[All breeders of Weimaraner in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-weimaraner)
## Ready to welcome a Weimaraner?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-weimaraner)
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