What is the temperament of a Weimaraner dog?

Weimaraner Temperament: What's Good About 'Em, What's Bad About 'Em. Providing enough exercise and companionship. Weimaraners are athletic dogs who need regular opportunities to vent their energy and gallop. Otherwise they will become rambunctious and bored, which dogs usually express by barking and destructive chewing.

Do Weimaraners bark a lot?

Do Weimaraners bark a lot?
A bored Weimaraner will bark up a storm, demolish your home and yard, even attempt to escape in search of adventure. Reserved with strangers, dominant with other dogs, predatory toward small animals such as cats and rabbits, most Weimaraners need an owner who can provide leadership, socialization, and training beyond the beginner level.

Why is my Weimaraner so destructive?

Weimaraners are athletic dogs who need regular opportunities to vent their energy and gallop. Otherwise they will become rambunctious and bored, which dogs usually express by barking and destructive chewing.

What is a Weimaraner used for?

What is a Weimaraner used for?
Early Weimaraners were used by royalty for hunting large game such as boar, bear and deer. As the popularity of large game hunting began to decline, Weimaraners were used for hunting smaller animals like fowl, rabbits and foxes. The Weimaraner is an all-purpose gun dog.

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.

Can Weimaraners be left alone all day?

Can Weimaraners be left alone all day?
Bored Weimaraners are famous for chewing through drywall, ripping the stuffing out of sofas, and turning your yard into a moonscape of giant craters. This is not a breed to leave alone for much of the day.