Large Sporting Group

Weimaraner

Also called Gray Ghost, Silver Ghost and Weimaraner Vorstehhund

Needs space
Needs lots of exercise
Barks a lot

The Weimaraner is a large, powerful breed with a short, thick coat. They have a long, elegant head with a deep muzzle and a strong jaw. Weimaraners are an intelligent, active breed with a friendly, loyal nature and are often used in agility, obedience, and hunting events.

Weight: 55–88 lb (25–40 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 23–27 in (58–69 cm)
Life span: 12–14 years
Exercise: About 90 minutes a day
Coat: Short
Origin: Weimar, Thuringia, Germany (19th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: OK with children
Other dogs: OK with other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Very energetic
Apartment living: Needs space
Barking: Barks often
Training: Easy to train

Care

Grooming: Little grooming
Shedding: Sheds moderately
Drooling: Drools a little

Temperament

Alert Assertive Fearless Friendly Obedient Willful

Coat colours

Blue-gray, mouse-gray and silver-gray

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	66–88 lb (30–40 kg)	55–77 lb (25–35 kg)
Height	25–27 in (64–69 cm)	23–25 in (58–64 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)