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Post by hayesface on May 19, 2011 16:25:50 GMT
I really have my heart set on a weimaraner but everytime I look into the breed I'm bombarded with tales of how unstable they are, suffering from seperation anxiety, nervous aggression, destructive tendancies etc. Even the official breed site doesn't exactly make their breed sound appealing  Most rescue organisations only want to rehome to folk with experience of the breed and all the dogs up for rehoming seem to have issues. Are they really that bad? I've no experience of the breed but have had a GSD, greyhound, lab x, collie and have trained a bullmastiff so I'm up on the needs of working type dogs. I work from home, have a large garden and would take the dog to the horses with me but also have young children and don't want something that falls to pieces everytime I go to the supermarket without it! Does anyone on here own one and have some nice stories to share about them? |
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Post by Milliesmum on May 19, 2011 18:04:47 GMT
My neighbours have one, they both work and the dog howls all day whilst they aren't there. Sorry, that's probably not what you wanted to hear!
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Post by haggismarmite on May 19, 2011 18:36:57 GMT
I have two friends with them and they are amazing dogs but are the most high maintenance breed I've met. They are incredibly intelligent and need a very firm pack hierarchy constantly reinforced. One of them runs the extreme marathons and the dog trains with her every day - it's now 10 yrs old which is old for the breed, and it still runs just as far and doesn't tire. They are a fabulous breed but you do need to go into with your eyes open, they are not a breed that likes being left for long, you cannot let them get the upper hand etc... The two I know are both in families but in neither case are they trusted alone with their children - all of which are now late teens and have grown up with them since puppies. Bound to be others who come and say they're great family dogs, and I'm not saying their not, but they are a very intelligent bunch if you know what I mean, and couldn't be more different from my old Lab!!
One of them bit my hubby in the face as it saw it's relection in his glasses and launched at him resulting in a couple stitches, but to be fair not fair to tar the whole breed because of that.
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Post by ilovebuckroox on May 19, 2011 18:37:20 GMT
I really have my heart set on a weimaraner but everytime I look into the breed I'm bombarded with tales of how unstable they are, suffering from seperation anxiety, nervous aggression, destructive tendancies etc. Are they having a laugh!  My Mum breeds them  Probably best to just ring her up and have a chat if you want to know about the breed Here's her website; www.ansona.co.uk/ She also breed other dogs too  But she bred the record holder for the number of CC's won (weimaraner)! Feel free to have a browse on the website too. All of our dogs have 100% temperament- which is a MUST have. |
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Post by klouisem on May 22, 2011 7:15:27 GMT
Ill say these dogs are beautiful! always wanted one! but I know they can be aggressive, however, it's all down to the owners! People say the same about GSD and rottweilers, Iv owned GSD and now own a rottweiler and they are not aggressive because they'v been bought up right and socialized from a young age!
Any way back to the point, if you really like them and want one I say talk to a breed ( like ilovebuckroox said ) talk to her mum! and if your wanting one buy of her! or a different breeder meet both parents make sure they have good temperament and as long as it's bought up right, which im sure it will be, you shouldn't have a problem!
And about the 'falling apart' bit...again... as long as from a puppy it's in a cage when you go out it will learn when it's in the cage it's 'sleepy time' my puppy does anyway! and when he//she is bigger you can either get a bigger cage or outside kennle or something or even by then it might be ok to be left alone in the whole house!
Also, if it's a boy id have him chopped asap, unless you want to breed but I would personally have it done, also if it's a girl get her spade, again unless you want to breed, because when she's in season she may well because a quiver! some bi^chs go all quivery and stupid in season!
anyway, hope this helps? sorry for the long essay!!
keep up posted on what you decide :-)
P.s
They really are beautiful dogs!!
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Post by suzee on May 22, 2011 14:04:54 GMT
They are a super breed,but as they were bred to be very active as hunter pointer retriever
they do not appreciate a boring couch potao life.As with all dogs firm but fair discipline from day one,teach your puppy right from the start what is right or wrong and they are a loyal and loving breed.Puppy classes are also a good thing for manners and socialising.
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Post by abbi789 on May 22, 2011 17:53:56 GMT
Hi, i have a 1 weimeraner and 34 huskies. my weimeraner is a perfect dog. very loyal, easy to train and obedient. she is 10 years old and i can honestly say she is a perfect dog. now huskies, that is a different matter! the most difficult to train, cant be off lead, super intelligent dogs i have ever met or worked with, but as with all dogs your own dog is what you make of it. The amount of training and effort you put in is what you get back Sam |
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Post by hayesface on May 22, 2011 20:53:01 GMT
Thanks everyone for your opinions and experiences.
I think maybe because they are sooo beatiful people buy them as a fashion accesory and don't think about how intelligent and in need of work they are.
If I do manage to save up for one I will most definately be in touch with your mum ilovebuckroo, her dogs are so beautiful and she must be very proud of them!
Although I don't work my dogs it would certainly lead an active outdoor lifestyle with lots of obidience training, fun and frolicks ;D
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Post by ilovebuckroox on May 22, 2011 21:06:30 GMT
Thanks everyone for your opinions and experiences. I think maybe because they are sooo beatiful people buy them as a fashion accesory and don't think about how intelligent and in need of work they are. If I do manage to save up for one I will most definately be in touch with your mum ilovebuckroo, her dogs are so beautiful and she must be very proud of them! Although I don't work my dogs it would certainly lead an active outdoor lifestyle with lots of obidience training, fun and frolicks ;D That sounds fab! ;D Make sure you do have a good think about it, do ring up my mum as she is honest and will tell you everything, and anything you need to know Like everyone has explained here, it does depend on their upbringing. For e.g Caging/Kenneling- We have spent countless hours looking for one of ours, thinking she may have got out into the feilds.. but there she is, sat very comfy in her cage! Ours our kept in their cages all night, and the rest of the day when they aren't out. They are fed in there, and it is there comfort zone- their place, and only their place.. where no one is going to bother them Where they can just chill out and relax! Sorry, going off on abit of a tangent there!  But anyway, have a nice think and get back to us |
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Post by nerja on May 22, 2011 21:13:02 GMT
My friend use to have one she was not at all aggressive and she loved children but they did take her on lots of walks and yes she did make a mess of the house when left in she cud open the doors ....lol
I have an Akita did my home work everyone said not to get one as they are aggressive and not to be trusted ............ well I get one and what a super dog he is he as been attaked with one dog 15 times jackrussell cross he does'nt even growl he is only 2 1/2 but as'nt got an aggressive bone in his body ...........but like the huskie you cant let them off the lead .....
keep us posted and let us know if you get one..............
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Post by chloesmum on May 23, 2011 17:14:08 GMT
We have owned two and whilst I appreciate bad owners can often be at fault - personally I would not have another one and don't believe it is always down to the owners, I am sure there are many reputable breeders like the lady on here BUT I think because they became the 'in dog' there are some with traits you have described.
Our first one came from pure working stock as a gun dog and whilst she had a lovely temperment was highly strung, howled if left and had several stomach complaints of which she died young. Second one again came from working stock, she lived to a ripe old age BUT I would not leave her alone with children as she could be very unpredictable, never bit mine but did some of their friends and really went for my mother one day who she was very used too, she also killed my cat who she had lived with for 8 years, totally out of the blue.
Since we have had two GWP's - so we are very used to working dogs. My personal view is that working dogs are just that, they are highly intelligent and need discipline, again our latest one is a lovely dog but I would not totally trust him around young children or other dogs so we never put him in that position. Better safe than sorry.
Incidentally OH is a member of Weimeraner club still and you are right many do come up for rehoming because people do not perhaps do the research that you are doing.
Good luck with your decision.
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Post by BelmontShowTeam on May 24, 2011 17:59:30 GMT
a dog is a dog at the end of the day, don't get a dog because you fancy the look, get a dog that fits the job its intended for, family pet,working dog.service dog, sercuity dog, they were all breed to do a job that benifited humans, you wouldn't buy a racing tb to do a happy hackers job, or put a novice on a hyper horse, would you, join a dog club, go along borrow a dog for a day see how you get on.
best of luck.
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Post by BelmontShowTeam on May 24, 2011 18:01:01 GMT
a dog is a dog at the end of the day, don't get a dog because you fancy the look, get a dog that fits the job its intended for, family pet,working dog.service dog, sercuity dog, they were all breed to do a job that benifited humans, you wouldn't buy a racing tb to do a happy hackers job, or put a novice on a hyper horse, would you, join a dog club, go along borrow a dog for a day see how you get on.
best of luck.
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Post by harrythepig on Jun 17, 2011 22:56:41 GMT
Just came across this thread. We have a wiemy. He is the biggest woos Ive ever met yet also the most loyal. Terrified of the vet, and of his own shadow, yet thinks he has to look after me at all times which manifested as aggressive tendencies to other dogs when he was younger.
As he has got older these have nearly dissapeared. He has never shown any aggressive behaviour to us and has been a brilliant family dog. (He grew up with my children).
He cries every morning to come into our bedroom as soon as it is light. Once in, he rolls on the floor and goes to sleep next to me.
He is high maintenance and can be quite needy but he is a lovely boy. When younger he had boundless energy and didnt 'grow up' until he was 5.
I can see him in many of the descriptions above and agree that they arent the easiest breed to have around but I wouldnt be without mine.
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Post by honeybees on Jul 14, 2011 23:22:20 GMT
harrythepig just described them to a "T".
Difficult dogs to own and train...deffo not a first timer breed; although often bought as such due to their looks.
They are fantastic dogs, so long as they have a job/enough exercise!
enjoy!! xx
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Post by hayesface on Jul 18, 2011 13:44:17 GMT
Well the dog hunt has been put off for the forseeable future as I have another baby on the way, but thanks for everyones advice, maybe one day I'll have my dream dog! ;D
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Post by Uptown Girl on Jul 19, 2011 18:56:40 GMT
Hi, i have a 1 weimeraner and 34 huskies. my weimeraner is a perfect dog. very loyal, easy to train and obedient. she is 10 years old and i can honestly say she is a perfect dog. now huskies, that is a different matter! the most difficult to train, cant be off lead, super intelligent dogs i have ever met or worked with, but as with all dogs your own dog is what you make of it. The amount of training and effort you put in is what you get back Sam You have 35 dogs ! Crikey that must be a handle ! x |
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Most rescue organisations only want to rehome to folk with experience of the breed and all the dogs up for rehoming seem to have issues.
My Mum breeds them 
Probably best to just ring her up and have a chat if you want to know about the breed 
But anyway, have a nice think and get back to us 
