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Subject :I need your advice! 5 month weim vs. a puppy.. 2010-04-16 06:17:05

jnh0627

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Joined: 2010-04-16 04:52:11
Posts: 1
Location: Charlotte, NC

I am about to purchase a weimaraner. I would love your advice. I have the choice of purchasing a 5 month old weimaraner who is absolutely gorgeous and has a perfect phsyical appearance but I worry about purchasing a dog that old. He has not starting house training and he has lived outside since he was 5 weeks. My other choice is a 7 week old weimaraner but I'm not happy about his parent's physical attributes. The puppy is cute but aren't they all?! I'm told you should start training a weimaraner very young. Would a 5 month old weimaraner be harder to train and would I have more of a bond with a dog if I raised it from a puppy? I have experience with dogs and with training but not with weimaraners. What would you reccomend? They are both males.
I have attached a picture of the 5 month old and of the puppy.

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oldermale2.JPG [35 KB] :: 5 month old

youngerolder2.JPG [31 KB] :: 5 mont old on right

S5300044.jpg [78 KB] :: Puppies

S5300051.jpg [44 KB] :: This would be the one I would get

MURPHY BABIES.jpg [47 KB] :: The one I would get is on the left

Jenna Hicks

Subject :Re:I need your advice! 5 month weim vs. a puppy.. 2010-04-23 23:16:53

Tillie

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Joined: 2010-03-07 15:01:37
Posts: 4
Location: inverness

hi there,

i got my lass at 8 weeks and she's been a joy to train (though a thrawn little devil at times) neighbours of mine had a male who was fine when instructed by the husband but a nightmare for the wife.

you should see both pups and get to know them before you make the decision. get to know their personalities and how stubborn each is.

i would personally go for the 5 month old. despite living outdoors for most of his life, he will be at an age where he's willing to learn and will probably be grateful for the human interaction. remember to be firm and make sure he knows who's boss and do regular, commited training and show him plenty of love.

They're the best animals in the world, amazing pets and company. i'd be lost without freya and you'll soon feel the same.

Tillie J

Subject :Re:I need your advice! 5 month weim vs. a puppy.. 2010-04-23 23:19:38

Tillie

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Joined: 2010-03-07 15:01:37
Posts: 4
Location: inverness

oh and p.s. you'll form a bond no matter what age the pup is. a couple of weeks wih you, being fed, watered, cuddled and trained and he'll be your best pal

Tillie J