Weimaraner
The Weimaraner is an elegant silver German gundog, enduring and fast. Very attached to its people and poor at being alone; it needs plenty of exercise and activity.
Weight
25–40 kg
Height at withers
57–70 cm
Life expectancy
10–13 years
Size
large
Activity
high
Shedding
moderate
Barking tendency
moderate
Apartment friendly
Not suited to an apartment: needs large exercise and company; a house with a yard is better.
Care
Wipe or brush with a rubber brush weekly. Needs very large exercise; feed 2–3 small meals and avoid exercise after eating.
Health
Bloat (high risk), hip dysplasia, entropion, hypothyroidism, von Willebrand disease
Coat
Short smooth silver-grey coat with little odour
Travel
Travels calmly after enough exercise; stop every 2–3 hours and never leave in a hot car
Carrier size
An XL carrier or cargo-hold travel; exact dimensions depend on the individual dog
Harness size
Choose a harness by chest girth, usually 65–85 cm; try it on before buying
Leash
A strong 1.5–2 m leash and a Y- or H-style harness; retractable leashes are not recommended
Airline cabin travel
usually not
Hani Walk — walk tracking, a digital pet passport and vaccination reminders, always at hand in the app.