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WEIMARANER

Breed Standard

General Appearance: Medium-sized, grey with over forehead. Rather prominent occipital bone.
light eyes. Presents a picture of power, stamina Measurement from top of nose to stop equal to
and balance. measurement from stop to occipital prominence.
Flews moderately deep, enclosing powerful jaw.
Characteristics: Hunting ability of paramount
Foreface straight, and delicate at the nostrils.
concern.
Skin tightly drawn. Nose grey.
Temperament: Fearless, friendly, protective,
Eyes: Medium-sized, round. Shades of amber
obedient and alert. or blue-grey. Placed far enough apart to indicate
good disposition, not too protruding or deeply set.
Head and skull: Moderately long, aristocratic;
Expression keen, kind and intelligent.
moderate stop, slight median line extending back
Ears: Long, lobular, slightly folded,
General Appearance and Size set high. When drawn alongside
jaw, should end approximately 2.5
The appearance and outline is that of a clean, athletic, cms (1 in) from point of nose.
powerful dog capable of covering rough terrain with
strength and agility. Therefore everything should be in Mouth: Jaws strong with a perfect,
balance with no exaggeration, everything should be in regular and complete scissor bite,
moderation. i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping
lower teeth and set square to the
They are a medium sized gundog. Again, the key word is
jaws. Lips and gums of pinkish,
balance. A Weimaraner who is too big will not be able to flesh colour. Complete dentition
fulfil any working potential because of undue pressure on highly desirable.
bones and organs.
Neck: Clean-cut and moderately
long.

Forequarters: Forelegs straight
and strong. Measurement from
elbow to ground equal to distance
from elbow to top of withers.
Body: Length from point of shoulder
to point of buttock should be greater
than the height at withers, in the
approximate proportions of 12:10.
Topline level, with slightly sloping
croup. Chest well developed and
deep. Ribs well sprung, ribcage
extending well back to short,
As per the photo below a male should look like a male in firm loin. Abdomen firmly held,
comparison to the female Weimaraner. moderately tucked-up flank. Brisket
should drop to elbow.

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