Frequently Asked Questions

These are not intended to frighten you but to give you an insight into the breed.

Is A Weimaraner For Me?
Yes, if you are prepared to put in the effort. They are an athletic, highly intelligent Gundog, who requires a lot of work & commitment from you. The more you put in to your Weimaraner, the more he will give you back.

Dog Or Bitch?
This is a personal choice. I can only advise you but you must think about your own circumstances. Males are generally the larger & more dominant of the species. Males can be stroppy with other dogs. Once a Weimaraner has been bitten by another dog, especially a male, they NEVER forget. You should try to avoid putting your dog in this situation otherwise you may end up with an anti-social dog on your hands.
Bitches can be mardy & can suffer from PMT. They normally have 2 seasons a year which means twice the PMT. Bitches in my experience, are much more independent than males. If you have no intentions of breeding then I suggest you get your Weimaraner neutered. That way hormones can play no part in your Weimaraners life!

Can I have An Un-docked Puppy?
There is now a docking ban which came into force on April 6 2007. All traditionally docked breeds can no longer be docked since this date.
However, there is a 'Working Exemption' and this enables working dogs still to be docked. Docked dogs will not be allowed to be shown at any dog show where the general public pay to spectate. However, it does appear that most Championship shows are not charging an entrance fee to the public enabling docked dogs to enter their shows.

I am continuing to dock my puppies in line with current legislation & all the relevent paperwork will be provided with each puppy. Each puppy will be microchipped before they go to their new homes.

Does Docking Hurt?
This is a matter for debate! My vet does NOT cut the tails off but prefers to 'band' the tail. In this process, an orthodontic band is placed around the tail at the required length and then the tail end gradually dies off. Lambs tails are docked in a similar way.
The nerves of a newborn puppy grow gradually over the first few days. If docking is done early enough, then the process would be one of discomfort from being handled than that of pain. If you would like to know more about docking, why not take a look at the Council of Docked Breeds (CDB) Website?

Are Weimaraners Good With Children?
Yes. However, a child should learn to respect the dog and visa versa. No dog is going to like having his ears pulled, eyes poked& prodded just like a child wouldn't like it. You should never allow your Weimaraner to get into a situation with your child where the child gets bitten. Dogs do not bite for no reason.

Do You Recommend Cages? (Car & Indoor)
Yes! When you leave the puppy in the house if you do not have a cage, you could come back to destruction. That would be your fault. If the puppy is in his cage (indoor kennel), he cannot do any damage to your house. You should make the cage a happy place & not just somewhere you put him when he's naughty. If you cover the cage, you can make it the puppy's den where he will gladly go. A puppy is generally easier to house train if they are caged through the night & when you go out. Animals do not like to mess in their own space so are likely to stay clean until you let him out.
Car cages. Personally speaking, these are a must. The puppy is in a safe area in the car. He cannot jump all over you whilst you are driving or jump on the back seat. He will lay down & come to realise that that is where he travels.
I had a car accident where I was hit from behind. I had one of my dogs in the boot in the cage. The back window smashed all over the dog but he was saved from being able to jump out of the car & onto the road. If you get a custom made car cage, they do come with escape doors in them in case of an accident.

Can I Buy 2 Puppies From The Same Litter?
No. Two litter mates only makes double trouble. They become dependant on each other and forget that you are pack leader. I would suggest you get 1 Weimaraner first, train him properly & around 12 months later get another Weimaraner. The second dog will learn from the first & this includes bad habits!!

What Do You Feed Your Puppies?
The puppies will be weaned onto Arden Grange Puppy food. This is a premium dry dog food although for puppies under 8 weeks old I soak it in water to make it mushy. By the time the puppies are 8 weeks old they will have been weaned from the Arden Grange Puppy food onto Arden Grange Prestige which is their top of the range premium dog food. You can buy it direct from Arden Grange.

Do You Recommend Pet Insurance?
Most definitely! My puppies will leave for their new homes with 6 weeks FREE insurance. You are encouraged to renew the insurance with a reputable company. Vet bills can be extremely costly & providing you are insured, you can be sure to get the best possible care for your pet. I usually use the Kennel Club or Pet Plan for their free insurance.

How Often Should I Worm My Weimaraner?
Your puppy will have been wormed at 3 & 6 weeks old with Drontal Puppy wormer. You should seek advice from your veterinary surgeon but it is suggested that you worm again at 9 weeks then monthly until 6 months old. After 6 months, your dog should be wormed every 3 months.
Do not think about buying wormers from the supermarket. They are over-priced & are not efficient.

What Do I Do If My Circumstances Change & I Am No Longer Able To Look After My Weimaraner?
Don't panic! If you are in this situation, I would like you to let me ASAP. If the dog needs rehoming, I would like the opportunity to help you find a suitable home for your dog. If necessary, I will take the dog back into my care without hesitation.
Please do NOT sell your dog without my prior knowledge. I have had experience in rehoming dogs & therefore I probably have the contacts also.