About the Breed

The Weimaraner, Germany's sleek and swift 'Gray Ghost,' is beloved by hunters and pet owners alike for their friendliness, obedience, and beauty. They enjoy exercise, and plenty of it, along with lots of quality time with their humans. Instantly recognized by a distinctive silvery-gray coat, male Weimaraners stand 25 to 27 inches at the shoulder, and females 23 to 25 inches. A properly bred Weimaraner will be solid colored, with maybe a small white spot on the chest. The face, with its amber or blue-gray eyes framed by long velvety ears, is amiable and intelligent. Overall, the breed presents a picture of streamlined grace and balance. A well-conditioned Weimaraner on point is a breathtaking sight. Weimaraners are excellent with kids and yearn to be full-fledged family members. Easy grooming, trainability, a loving nature, and a can-do-attitude make them excellent pets, as long as owners are committed to keeping them physically active and mentally engaged. It really doesn’t matter what you are doing, they just want to be with you.

  • Temperament – responsive, alert, strong willed.

  • With children – Yes, usually very friendly if properly socialized at a young age.

  • Special skills – Field Sport Dog and family pet, the best companion you could ask for.

  • Watch dog: Very high; Guard dog: High

  • Learning rate: High; Obedience: Medium; Problem solving: High

  • Care and Training – Brush or shampoo the coat as necessary. Weims need plenty of opportunity to run and a lot of regular exercise.

  • Activity – High

  • Life Span – 10-12 years

  • Country of Origin – Germany

  • Colors – Gray, Silver Gray (light gray) or Blue.

Sadly, there are Puppy Scammers out there… please beware.

What are the Red Flags?

  • No phone calls. The seller prefers to handle communication by email and not the phone. A reputable breeder will always communicate with you via phone or video chat (if not in person) before selling you a puppy. Fraudulent sellers are oftentimes outside of the U.S. and may be hiding their phone number by only communicating by email.

  • Copycat or stock photos. Photos of the dog or ad text can be found on multiple websites. Search for the text in the listing to see if the seller copied and pasted it from another site.

  • Sketchy payment. The seller asks for wiring of money or payment by gift cards. Be aware that if you choose a non-secure method of payment, it is highly unlikely that you will get your money back. Paying by credit card or PayPal are typically the safest options.

  • Price is too good to be true. Research the prices for the breed you are considering ahead of time. Purebred dogs sold at deeply discounted prices are typically frauds. If the seller says they register their dogs with a specific organization, you can call the organization to confirm.

  • Breeder “badges.” AKC does not distribute badges to breeders.