What is the average weight of a Weimaraner?

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What is the average weight of a Weimaraner?​

The Weimaraner stands 23 to 27 inches tall and weighs 55 to 80 pounds. The Weimaraner usually lives 11 to 13 years. The Weimaraner has been a favorite of Presidents and artists alike. President Eisenhower brought his Weimaraner, Heidi, with him the to White House and this dog breed was a favorite of artist William Wegman.

Are Weimaraners good hunting dogs?​

Weimaraners originally hunted boars, bears, and deer with royalty until hunting trends shifted. Then, they were used to hunt fowl, rabbits, and foxes. This dog breed is also a fantastic water dog because of their webbed paws and slick fur. This dog breed is an energetic hunting dog.
Weimaraners are a generally healthy dog breed. They will need lots of exercise, a nourishing diet, and regular vet appointments to maintain optimal health. As these pups age, they are prone to gastric torsion, which is when the stomach twists and pinches blood vessels.
What was the original name of the Weimaraner?
This effort was sponsored by the court of Weimer, and the breed was initially known as the Weimar Pointer. Some of the breed’s early relatives include the Bloodhound, Red Schweisshund, and early pointing breeds. The origin of the Weimaraner’s distinctive gray color is unknown, but it was an early feature of the breed.

What kind of health problems do Weimaraners have?
Health problems. Weimaraners are extremely prone to a life-threatening digestive syndrome called bloat, which can kill a dog in just a few hours. Joint and bone problems, eye diseases, bleeding disorders, and cancer also make this breed a bit risky in the health department. Read more about Weimaraner Health.
Being a very active breed, Weimaraners get more than their share of accidental cuts, scrapes, sprains, and pulls. They love to chew, and that makes for mouth and gum injury. Be careful of them ingesting things that should not go down a dog’ s throat. The most serious health issue in the breed is gastric torsion.

Where can I get involved in the Weimaraner community?​

We have plenty of opportunities to get involved in your local community, thanks to AKC Breed Clubs located in every state, and more than 450 AKC Rescue Network groups across the country. The Weimaraner Club of America was established in 1943 and is the official AKC Parent Club representing the Weimaraner in the U.S.