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Rescue
The Independent Weimaraner Rescue and Re- No matter when we all arrived in the
Homing Service Charity Number SC024308, Weimaraner world, we were probably first
also registered as Weimaraner Rescue, attracted by the handsome streamlined
became a Charity over 28 years ago for the looks and striking colour. This commanding
sole purpose of finding new homes for pure appearance has been, to some extent, his
bred Weimaraners in need. The Charity works downfall as the very attributes which make him
throughout the UK and often moves dogs from so attractive often blind people to the fact that
one end to the other. he is a very complex, very intelligent and active
hunting dog.
So, what is this Grey Ghost?
The Weimaraner is a thinking breed. Being of
W - Willful, but so willing to please. a proud and dominant nature himself, he can
quickly discover who in the family has a similar
E - Exceedingly loyal, sometimes possessive.
character and he, or quite often she, will receive
I - Immensely intelligent & incredibly the utmost respect and devotion. Likewise, he
stubborn. is intolerant of weaklings and will probably treat
M - Misses his owners dreadfully if left alone. them with contempt.
A - Accepts discipline readily with patience WHAT IS HE?
but:
R - Rules the roost if allowed.
Before going any further, let’s consider a little
A - Adjusts your lifestyle out of recognition. about the history of this magnificent breed.
The Weimaraner is one of the Hunt, Point,
N - Needs a stable, loving home environment.
Retrieve sub-group within the Gundog Group.
E - Energetic: exercise essential for mind & An all-purpose breed whose temperament and
body. character are quite different from that of other
gundogs.
R - Regards himself as being superior in
every way
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