Also
known as: Weimie
Description:
An athletic, medium-sized dog with aristocratic appearance, distinctive grey
colouring and striking pale coloured eyes.
Temperament:
Fearless, protective and sometimes headstrong.
Advantages
as an agility dog:
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Very athletic
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Love to please
Disadvantages as an
agility dog:
Rating out of 10
and why: Any Weimaraner owner will say 10/10
Examples of dogs
that have done well in agility. There
have been five that I know of that have 'won out' of starters over the last couple of
years. Elaine Wilson with Princess Katrine,
Ian Millward with Dewblant Just Jigg, Debbie Stewart and Beckstone Far, my own Silverton
Grey Princess and Mike Hewitt with Such a Bright Spark.
There are a couple of other Sieva dogs that only last month both gained second
places in Starters including Judith Pownall with Sireva Sprint and Clive Hudson with Sireva
Spritzer. However, there are lots of others
that do well - too numerous to mention.
What's
it like to live with as a pet?
They are usually very biddable, providing they are taught their status within
the household. They tend to be 'one man' dogs and can attach themselves to one person within the
family. They can live amicably with children
provided the children are taught to respect the dog, although being a large boisterous
breed,small children can easily be knocked over!
They are not a breed to be kept outside.
Weimaraners love to be with you wherever you go - even to the loo!
You must give the dog lots of stimulation and exercise.
They can be very headstrong and it is most important that they learn who is boss.
Otherwise you can have a problem. Many owners are
smitten by the beauty of this breed and purchase an adorable little puppy.
They then let it rule the roost and end up with an uncontrollable monster they
cannot cope with which ends up in Rescue. Luckily
most are re-homed and retrained.
Would you buy
another one for agility? Yes. They are such great dogs to train and to live
with.
Source: Janet Hudson
