The Weimar Shorthaired Pointer breed
Weimar Shorthaired Pointer
Weimaraner: the “grey ghost” with amber eyes
The Weimaraner is a large pointing dog with a unique mouse-grey coat and amber or bluish eyes. Elegant, athletic and deeply attached, it is a versatile hunter turned family companion.
Origins of the Weimaraner
Developed in the early 19th century at the court of Grand Duke Charles Augustus of Saxe-Weimar, from German pointing breeds. Long reserved for the nobility, it became popular in the 20th century.
Temperament and personality
The Weimaraner is known for:
- High dynamism and great stamina
- Sharp intelligence and strong drive to learn
- Hyper-attachment to its family (the “velcro dog”)
- Marked hunting instinct
It is willing, sporty and deeply hates solitude.
Training and socialization
Intelligent and eager to please, it learns well with kindness and consistency. Sensitive, it cannot bear harshness. Early socialization is essential.
Health and care
The Weimaraner has several predispositions:
- Gastric torsion (high-risk breed)
- Hip dysplasia
- Hypothyroidism
- Separation anxiety
Its short coat needs little care (weekly brushing).
The Weimaraner in the family
It is an ideal companion for very active families. Very good tolerance with children, good with other dogs. Very poor tolerance of prolonged solitude (anxiety).
📌 Summary
Elegant, sporty and deeply attached, the Weimaraner is an exclusive companion for active families ready to live 24/7 with their “grey shadow”.