FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Q - Do Weimaraners make good
housedogs?
A - Depends on what you expect from a housedog. Do you want a dog that will curl up in a corner all day or one who demands attention constantly? Do you want a dog that expects you to do all its thinking for it or one that will try to do your thinking for you? Do you want a dog that will allow strangers to enter your house unchallenged or one who makes his presence known when strangers even approach the house. If it is the latter in each case then the answer is YES.
Q - Are Weimaraners good with
children?
A - Yes. With the proviso that the children must learn to respect the dog. He is not a toy to be played with at will. He is an intelligent, thinking animal and while he will tolerate a lot of abuse from children he is a proud, sometimes arrogant creature and if pushed beyond the limit he will not take it kindly.
Q - Do Weimaraners require a lot of
exercise?
A - No more than any other dog of their size. 8 - 10 miles per day preferably free running then you only need to walk a quarter of that. More than just physical exercise though, they do need to have their minds exercised. A bored Weimaraner will soon find his own amusement, usually on the leg of a table or chair.
Q - Where
can I get a Weimaraner puppy?
A - The club secretary keeps an up to date list of club members who have puppies available. It is strongly advised that puppies should only be bought from a member of one of the Weimaraner Clubs as club members are bound by a Code of Conduct that is aimed at preventing the exploitation of their dogs for profit. There is also the security of knowing that the Clubs are there to help both breeders and purchasers. Club members are also expected to take some responsibility for any puppy they breed for the duration of its life. (See older dogs).
Q - Do Weimaraners have any health
problems?
A - Not really. Though recently allergies to certain foodstuffs and chemicals seems to be more prevalent. Hip Dysplasia could be a problem in the breed if breeding stock is used which has not been hip scored. Entropian & Distichiasis (eye problems) can occur.
A - We are always looking for homes for rehomed dogs. Unfortunately the need to rehome dogs has increased and the availability of suitable homes seems to have decreased. There is also a recent trend of animals coming up for rehoming not to have docked tails or have dew claws removed which would indicate a lack of concern on the part of the breeder both for the breed and for the homes into which they are placing their puppies.
Q - How much should I expect to pay for a
puppy?
A - £600 - £700 is the going rate for a puppy from proven stock i.e. stock which has proven itself to be worthy of breeding from, either in the show ring or in a working discipline. Obviously puppies from unproven stock are not worth as much, and the same applies to puppies still having their dew claws. Puppies not registered at the Kennel Club are virtually worthless.
Q - Is tail docking illegal?
A - Unfortunately the Scottish Parliament has now passed a law which totally prevents tail docking in Scotland. However, there are ways that it can be done legally and the dedicated enthusiast of the breed should still be able to have this done with a bit of effort and forethought.. (See article on Tail Docking)
Q - Can Weimaraners live in Kennels?
A - The general answer has to be NO. Weimaraners do not like being kennelled. They will want to be with their owners or at least in the company of other humans and tend to fret quite badly if left in kennels.
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