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weimaraner (dict)
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Weimaraner | eimaraner | | lternative names | | {| align=center | | eimaraner Vorstehhund | } | | ountry of origin | | a href="/encyclopedia/Germany" title="Germany">Germany | | lassification | | {| align=center | FCI: | Group 7 Section 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/American-Kennel-Club" title="American Kennel Club">AKC: | Sporting | | a href="/encyclopedia/Australian-National-Kennel-Council" title="Australian National Kennel Council">ANKC: | Group 3 (Gun dogs) | | a href="/encyclopedia/Canadian-Kennel-Club" title="Canadian Kennel Club">CKC: | Group 1 - Sporting | | a href="/encyclopedia/Kennel-Club-(UK)" title="Kennel Club (UK)">KC(UK): | Gundogs | | a href="/encyclopedia/New-Zealand-Kennel-Club" title="New Zealand Kennel Club">NZKC: | Gundogs | | | | reed standards (external links) | | a href="http://www.dogdomain.com/fcistandards/fci-099.htm" title="http://www.dogdomain.com/fcistandards/fci-099.htm">FCI, AKC, ANKC, KC(UK), NZKC | | otes | | ote | The Weimaraner is a silver-gray breed of dog developed originally both for tracking large game, such as bears, and as a gun dog. The name comes from the Grand Duke of Weimar, Charles August, whose court enjoyed hunting. Appearance This breed's short, smooth gray coat and its usually gray eyes give it a regal appearance different from any other breed. There is a long-haired variety that is not as commonly known. History Today's breed standards developed in the 1800s, although the Weimaraner has existed since at least the 1600s in a similar form. Temperament Weimaraners are fast and powerful dogs, but are also suitable home animals given appropriate training. From adolescence, a Weimaraner requires extensive exercise in keeping with an energetic hunting dog. They are not soft-mouthed by nature and do not generally tolerate small animals, such as cats, in the house. Depending upon training they can be quite aggressive, particularly towards other dogs, but they are a loyal pet and an alert and friendly member of the family.
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