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Is a Weimaraner an aggressive breed?
A Weimaraner is born with the potential to be aggressive being very territorial and aloof to strangers. Despite the reputation as excellent hunter and highly intelligent breed, that doesn’t stop a Weimaraner from showing signs of aggression.
Are Weimaraners bad dogs?
Weimaraners are extremely prone to a life-threatening digestive syndrome called bloat, which can kill a dog in just a few hours. Joint and bone problems, eye diseases, bleeding disorders, and cancer also make this breed a bit risky in the health department. Read more about Weimaraner Health.
Is a Weimaraner hypoallergenic?
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Are Weimaraners hypoallergenic? In short, no. While Weimaraners are single-coated and have short hair, they still shed, which may cause allergic reaction in some people. Not only hair is an allergen though, saliva and dander can cause allergies as well.
Are Weimaraners good family dogs?
Weimaraners all love their human families and want to be good family dogs. Weims have a certain breeding, thanks to the Germans who bred them for their specific purpose, and are hardwired right down to their DNA to be a particular type of hunting dog. So, it depends on the human family.
Is a Weimaraner right for me?
A Weimaraner may not be right for you. Keep in mind that the inheritance of temperamentis less predictable than the inheritance of physicaltraits such as size or shedding. Temperament and behavior are also shaped by raising and training. You can avoid some negative traits by choosing an ADULT dog from an animal shelteror rescue group.
Are Weimaraner good with kids?
The Weimaraner is happy, loving, intelligent, cheerful and affectionate. It is good with children. Without the proper exercise it will be very rambunctious and difficult to control. This breed learns quickly but will get bored if the training is the same thing over and over again.
What does the name Weimaraner mean?
Definition of Weimaraner. : any of a breed of large light gray usually short-haired pointers of German origin.