The
Weimaraner or "Silver Ghost" is a picture of grace, speed, stamina, alertness
and balance. One-family dogs that are reserved with strangers, they will make
good watchdogs as well as good guard dogs. They require owners with a firm,
no-nonsense approach who will take time to train and socialize them. Boundlessness
of energy, tirelessness, self-driven and a remarkable sense of smell make
Weimaraners great hunting dogs. Weimaraners have been known to hunt for as
long as six hours at a stretch. When well trained, the Weimaraner is a confident
and assertive dog who makes a wonderful companion. One thing most owners do
not realize is that there are two varieties of Weimaraner coat, shorthaired
and wirehaired. The wirehaired has fur 1 - 2 inches long and it is fringed
like a setter's hair. The wirehair's tail is usually not docked, unlike the
shorthaired. This larger breed is lean and muscular and fit for the hunt.
They have long, wide, drop ears and a long broad head.
