Weimaraners are German hunting dogs known for high activity levels, loyalty to their family, and high intelligence. They are often called "Gray Ghosts" because of their gray coloring. Weimaraner coats can be light gray, gray, or blue (a dark brown with a blue sheen), and have short hair or long hair. Common health issues include hip dysplasia and stomach bloat or gastric torsion. After cancer, bloat is the second leading killer in dogs. (Our Tahoe is very lucky - with emergency surgery, he survived stomach bloat.)
Weimaraners are "people dogs" - they cannot be continually housed in a kennel, backyard or basement. They want to be with their people at all times and to be involved in their activities. To have a Weimaraner is to have a second shadow. They insist on being with you as much as possible. This is NO exaggeration. While they do not possess the aggressive personality of a guard dog, they will protect their property by loudly letting you know when a stranger is approaching.
Of course, Tahoe and Ashley are the best weims in the world. Below are photo's that I took at home this evening. I'm no William Wegman... but they sure are beautiful.
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