Close Cousins to the Weimaraner Vizsla dogs share a number of characteristics with Weimaraners. Vizslas are hunting dogs, energetic, athletic, protective of their families, gentle with children, and they can be quite headstrong. While the Vizsla and the Weimaraner have different colorings, they are often confused with each other. In fact, some people think the […]
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Weimaraners and Vizslas are Hunting Dog Breeds
Weimaraners and Vizslas are hunting dog breeds that have adapted to hunting small game, even though they were bred to hunt large game like boars and bears. The Vizsla originated in Holland, while the Weinheimer is a German hunting dog. Both breeds make great duck hunting dogs, but, partly because of their large size, they […]
Weimaraner Dogs
Weimaraner dogs are a special breed of dog that works well with hunters but also makes a perfect dog for families with children. But Weimaraners do have special breed characteristics that make them suitable for some people, and not for others. Are you are considering doing a Weimaraner rescue adoption or buying a Weimaraner dog? […]
Weimaraner History and Noble Beginnings
Weimaraner history, although difficult to trace, begins as far back as the 16th century. In fact, an interesting tapestry, woven in medieval times, shows dogs resembling Weimaraners surrounding a captured unicorn. This could mean that Weimaraners have ancestors that go back even further! Breeders tell us that the color gray in Weinheimers is genetically recessive. […]
