Weimaraner Owner

Living With A Weimaraner

People who live in the country think that they live in the ideal conditions for owning a Weimaraner. This is true if the dog is kept properly; if not, they can be the worst conditions.

The Weimaraner's instincts are very strongly bred into the dog. Hence if you think that because your house backs onto a farm, moorland or other open area that a Weimaraner is ideal for you and you let the dog roam free, you are asking for very serious trouble.

It is very easy to get into the habit of opening the door and letting the dog have a free run over the hills and vales. Once you start letting a youngster have his head in such a way it is difficult to stop him, and you will end up having him shot by an angry farmer when he grows up and continues to trail.

Consequently, as strange as it may seem, it can be kinder to buy a Weimaraner if you live in a town. It all depends on your animal husbandry. If your conditions are restricted, you have to make an effort to walk the dog. There is no alternative.

You must be prepared to get up in foul, damp, foggy, windy conditions at the crack of dawn to take the dog for a walk before the real work of the day begins.