Thinking about a Wiemarana?

[NordicCrankShaft]

We've been talking about getting another dog for the last few months, we currently have a lab/staff/collie cross, he's awesome and literally the perfect dog in terms of Behaviour. We've been and looked at some Wiemarana pups, now we have plenty of room and a big enough garden and we already spend a huge amount of time walking our current pal as we're both quite active.

Just wondering on people real world experiences, I know a lot of it boils down to the training which we've been on top of with our current dog.

[P700DEE]

I have just the one Wiemaraner on my books at Barking Mad. Maverick is seven so has calmed down a lot since he was a puppy. They need plenty of walks but are easily trainable. One of those dogs breeds that likes to "lean". Affectionate fun and rewarding to own. Mavericks owners matched him up with Buddy the Bishon Frieze puppy two years ago and the get on great. Buddy is top dog. Maverick takes himself for a walk, out the front door, down to the field along the road and back home when he is ready!! Not what I would recommend but it works for his owners.

[Gary29]

My ex's sister had one, but she was pure council and so training was non-existent, theirs was crazy, uncontrollable.

I'm sure with some (any!) training it could've been a good dog, it was gorgeous and strong as anything!

Such a shame, winds me up just thinking about it again, hope it found it's way on to a new home, as that's what they were on about when I left the scene.

So yeah, I'd definitely keep on top of the training from day one if you don't want your house destroyed.

Good luck with him/her

[bexVN]

My experience of them is hyperactive, needy, destructive, prone to separation anxiety and hard work!!

However they are a loving breed and if you research their quirks and how to train them and find a good and knowledgeable breeder then you will be making the right moves.

In fact I know someone who has a young female weim she is a lovely dog and her owner was an experienced weim owner, I know she travelled to Scotland for her recent one but she knew the breeder was a good un. If you want I can see if I can get details of the breeder for you.

[ST270]

Awesome breed - ours passed at the grand age of 12 last year.

They are gun dogs (originally bred to bring down deer) so they need a bit of discipline and training - they hunt well and will give chase to rabbits / other wildlife etc.

They thrive on human interaction and don't like being left alone too much - again training can help here. Very quirky and standout personality traits - ours would sit between us on the sofa with back up again the cushions as we do - legs outstretched - very funny to watch.

Great family dog and i would have another!

[RevsPerMinute]

I grew up around the breed. Due to the reasons mentioned above I wouldn't choose the breed myself, particularly as we have a young family.

HTH

[Johnnytheboy]

Considered a Hungarian Vizsla (sp)?

Like a smaller brown Weimeraner.

Used to walk one, it was a lovely dog.