I have an opportunity to get one, I haven't researched dog's pedigree yet, but have been told excellent. Both parents are blues, I think this pup (FM) is grey. Most importantly, what is the general consenses of this breed? I had a GSP am I too spoiled?

From the Weimers I've been around, they have close to the same characteristics as my GSPs. They may be more apt to water than my GSPs too. A very loyal and hard working dog.

1911fan,

My friend Mike brought one pheasant hunting and it was a fantastic dog. Had an incredible nose and found crippled birds that the other dogs couldn't smell. If they are all like that pup they are incredible.

Hawkeye47

I've seen Weimes in Hunt Tests and I'm no expert on the breed but I'd suggest you do your homework first. If the bitch has been bred before can you talk with present owners? Most importantly is it possible to see her hunt or the sire hunt?
Have both had xrays for HD?
IMO, the Weims have a loping gate that allows them to cover ground rather slowly whereas GSPs are frequently 'ground rollers', i.e., they really tear up the country side. You don't see Weims in field trials where I'm from. FWIW.

Again, do your homework as this is an important decision and it's easy to fall in love with any dog and you want to be satisfied. I've bought a bunch of dogs that didn't turn out to be what I expected and it was very difficult to part with them.

1911 fan I have had weimaraners all my life, my parents had been the top breeders here in Ireland for the last 20 years. first of all the is no such thing as a "blue" all weimaraners should be silver grey. I am bais but I think they are the best hunting dog you will ever find. there nose and ability to find game is second to none! but be warned they are not the type of dog you can leave in a kennel all week and just take out at the weekend, they are very very inteligent and need alot of human company.but are one of the most loyal dogs you will find. as young dogs they have some much energy you must take controll and show them who's boss early or you will have a big strong dog that can easly be out of controll.
but I love them and will never be without them.
If you have any more questions or if there is anything I can help you with you email at aaronrainey@hotmail.co.uk

Aaron

I have a Weim and use it bird hunting and love it. He stays close to me, which is what I wanted because of the terrain I hunt. If he finds no birds there are NO birds to be found. A very energetic breed and not for everyone. If you liked your GSP then a Weimer won't be too far off for temperment from what i've seen. Mine hates water!

I have had a Wemi and a GSP as a pair since '90. I am on the second pair and think both breeds are fantastic. My first Weimi hated water. He would tip toe through it. My first GSP would be breaking skim ice swiming across the pond while the Weimi was tip toeing! The second pair are the exact opposite! I don't think you will be disapointed in a Weimi. They hunt close and are your best friend. All they ask for is love and attention in return. I find they are even more "close" than my GSPs. My second one is a chocolate one from a kennel in Colorado. He's papered and all but is definitely chocolate. He could have been the poster child for Red Rocks snake antivenom; same goofy look and grin.
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I got a Weimer last summer and am very pleased with her work on sharptails and hungarian partridge. As stated by others they tend to be close working dogs. I am interested in a dog that will hunt for me and have no interest in a dog that is working way out there. I have seen too may far ranging dogs that bust birds way out there. Both sharptails and huns are a real challenge for wide ranging dogs as they don't hold as well as quail.So far mine has done very well pointing and was naturally steady to wing and shot.
Mine did not care for water after she fell off a boat. She refused to enter the water until I was out swimming and dropped into a face down float. Then she rushed out to see what was wrong. That was all it took to get her interested but I did have to teach her to get her ass up as she tried swimming in a vertical fashion. Now she will hit the water on a dead run and swim much the same as a lab.



One consideration to think about could be cold weather. Mine does enjoy a hour long walk at temperatures down to -25 or -30 C but she will show signs of getting cold beyond that. I will not use her for late season ducks because of the short coat length and lack of an under coat. Dry snow seems no problem so next year we will try for December pheasants.

Well did you get the Weimer?

There has been quite a discussion on the blue weimers over at http://www.versatiledogs.com/
specifically

http://forum.versatiledogs.com/viewtopic.php?t=7199

Most of the posters seem to belive that grey is actually the recessive gene so 2 blues will give a blue as blue is dominant.

It seems some national kennel clubs consider blue a phase of grey and do allow registration unlike the American Kennel Club.