Taking Care of a Weimaraner Dog

By Timothy Sexton

Instructions

Activity

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Give your weimaraner plenty of space and opportunity to run and exercise. This breed is generally very energetic and loves to be outdoors. Given the opportunity, they will run throughout the day and even enjoy a good swim. For this reason, a weimaraner is not generally suitable as an indoor dog. If you plan on keeping one inside an apartment, make sure there is a field or park somewhere nearby. Or, plan on taking your dog for a walk of no less than fifteen minutes at least twice a day.

Feeding

Step 1:
Although it is a relatively large breed, a weimaraner is not typically a big eater. One large bowl of dog food a day will usually be enough. There is one exception, however. In colder climates on very cold days, add a little extra to his feeding bowl to induce fat production because his short coat is not conducive to such weather.

Weather

Step 1:
That short coat makes the breed questionable in very cold regions. When the temperature does drop near freezing, make sure you can bring the dog inside or provide him warm sleeping quarters. Weimaraners are equally sensitive to extreme heat. During the summer months be sure to provide plenty of water. If the temperature climbs into the high 90s and beyond, it is recommended to bring the dog inside until it cools.

Kids

Step 1:
Weimaraners make excellent pets for families. Not only are they very friendly, but they are very protective, making them fantastic guard dogs when your kids are playing outside. The downside to this element of the breed is they quickly become protective of the family and home, even to the point of moving to protect them against friends, neighbors and family members who act toward other family members in a way deemed threatening by the dog.

Attention

Step 1:
Weimaraners require attention and devotion from their owners to the point that can verge on neediness. They need to feel like they are a part of the family and don't handle rejection or inattention well at all. If ignored they can exhibit destructive tendencies like tearing up any of your property they can fit in their mouth.

Other Pets

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Weimaraners generally get along well with existing pets as well as new pets introduced after they have become pets. There is one significant exception to this, however. Weimaraners should not be allowed around rodents of any kind, including mice, gerbils, and ferrets. If you do own a rodent, take precautions to keep them separated from the dog at all times.

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