Breed profile

Weimaraner

Explore the care, lifestyle and household factors that matter before making a commitment.

Weimaraner
SizeLarge
ExerciseHigh
GroomingLow
ChildrenGood
BarkingModerate
HealthModerate
What this means

Source-linked data has been researched to help you make an informed decision about life with this breed.

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At a glance

Key facts

Size classLarge
Adult weight25 to 40 kg
Exercise needHigh
Energy levelHigh
BarkingModerate
Grooming effortLow
Health burdenModerate

Breed profile

Life with this breed

Home and lifestyle

Flat suitability
Limited fit
Alone tolerance
Very low
Energy level
High
First-time owner fit
Limited fit

Care and training

Minimum daily exercise
120 minutes
Mental stimulation
High
Trainability
Good
Grooming effort
Low
Professional grooming
Low maintenance
Shedding
Moderate

Household fit

Children
Good
Dogs
Good
Cats
Moderate
Prey drive
High
Visitors
Good

Health and evidence

Health burden
Moderate
Heat tolerance
Moderate
Cold tolerance
Moderate

Health-burden evidence confidence: Medium.

Recorded health considerations

  • Hip dysplasia
  • Certain cancers
  • Distichiasis

These are breed-level considerations, not a diagnosis or a guarantee that an individual dog will be affected.

Children and pets need supervision and careful introductions. Individual behaviour varies.

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