Weimaraner dogs

Just like a shadow, the Weimaraner sticks close to its people. That endearing characteristic, along with its steel-gray color, gave rise to the nickname of Gray Ghost for this sporty German import. The medium-size, all-purpose gundog was developed in Germany at the court of the Grand Duke Karl August of Weimar. The breed was perfected by about 1810, and thereafter it was carefully guarded, first by its controlled, and only club members were permitted to own breeding stock. The first specimens were brought to this continent by an American fancier who was a member of the German club and who was instrumental in forming a similar organization on this side of the Atlantic. Used originally to hunt big game, the Weimaraner is now used almost exclusively on small fur and feathered game. Males measure 25 to 27 inches at the shoulder, females 2 inches less. The coat, which requires weekly brushing, is short and sleek in shades of gray, and eyes, nose and lip pigmentation harmonize protective family pet. The breed is easily trained and enjoys agility competition. Weimaraners need lots of daily outdoor exercise, so they're best suited to an active family with a suburban or country home.