FCI-Standard N\u00b0 99<\/p>\n
WEIMARANER<\/p>\n
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ORIGIN<\/strong>: Germany. There are numerous theories regarding the origin of the Weimaraner Pointing Dog. Only so much Medium to large size hunting dog. Functional working type, pleasing in shape, sinewy and very muscular. Difference in type between dogs and bitches easily distinguished. Versatile, easily trained steady and passionate hunting dog. Persevering in systematic search, yet not too lively. Remarkable ability to pick up scent. Ready to seize game and other prey; he is a good watchdog, without aggressiveness however. Reliable pointing dog and worker in water. Remarkable inclination to work after the shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CRANIAL REGION: Topline: From the arched neckline, over the well defined withers the topline merges gradually into the relatively long back. Set on slightly lower than with other similar breeds. Tail strong and well coated. Carried hanging down in repose. When alert FOREQUARTERS: Movement in all gaits is ground covering and smooth. Hind and front legs set parallel to each other. Gallop long Hair<\/strong>: Height at the the withers: Males: 59 \u2013 70 cm. Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be Source:\u00a0www.fci.be\/en\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UTILIZATION<\/strong>: According to his hunting purpose as a versatile hunting dog, the Weimaraner must possess all the talents
required of him, and be able to be used for all works in field, wood and water, in a performance oriented manner, before and
after the shot.
FCI-CLASSIFICATION<\/strong>: Group 7 Pointing Dogs.
Section 1.1 Continental Pointing Dogs, Type \u201cBraque\u201d.
With working trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
is certain: That the Weimaraner, which at that time still contained a great deal of liam hound blood (\u00ab Leithund \u00bb) was already kept at the Weimar court in the first third of the 19th century. In the middle of the 19th century, before pure breeding was started, breeding was mainly in the hands of professional hunters and gamekeepers in central Germany, mostly in the regions round Weimar and in Thuringia. As the days of the lima hounds passed, the dogs were crossed with the \u00ab H\u00fchnerhund \u00bb and breeding was continued with this cross. From about 1890 on, the breed was produced according to a plan and regarded as suitable for registration in a stud book. Apart from the shorthaired Weimaraner, a longhaired variety occurred, if
only singly, since the turn of the 20th century. Since being admitted to the studbook, the Weimaraner has been pure bred, remaining mostly free from crosses with any other breeds, in particular, Pointers. Therefore the Weimaraner is likely to be the oldest German \u00ab pointing \u00bb breed, which has been pure bred since 1900.
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IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:
<\/strong>Length of body to height at withers approximately 12 : 11.
Proportions of the head; from tip of nose to stop slightly longer than from stop to occiput. Forequarter distance from elbow to mid-pastern and distance from elbow to point of withers about equal.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBEHAVIOUR \/ TEMPERAMENT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
HEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Skull: In balance with size of body and facial region. Broader in dogs than bitches, yet in both, the relationship between width of cranial region to total length of head must be in good proportion. Median groove on forehead. Slightly to moderately protruding occipital bone. Zygomatic arches easily traceable behind the eyes.
Stop: Extremely slight.
FACIAL REGION:
Nose: Nose leather large, protruding over the under jaw. Dark flesh colour, merging gradually into gray towards the rear.
Muzzle: Long and, especially in the male, powerful, seen from profile appearing almost angular. Region of canines and carnassial teeth also strong. Bridge of nose straight, often slightly arched, never with a concave curve.
Lips: Moderately deep, flesh coloured, as are the gums. Slight labial corner.
Jaws\/Teeth: Jaws strong; teeth complete, regular and strong. Top and bottom incisors closely touching scissor bite.
Cheeks: Muscular, clearly defined.
EYES<\/strong>: Amber colour, dark to pale, with intelligent expression. Skyblue in puppies. Round, set barely slanting. Lids well fitting.
EARS<\/strong>: Broad and fairly long, just reaching to corner of mouth. Set on high and narrow, forming a rounded off point at tip. In alterness, turned slightly forward, folded.
NECK<\/strong>: Good carriage. Upper line arched upwards in profile. Muscular, nearly round, not too short, clean. Becoming stronger
towards the shoulders and merging harmoniously into the topline and chest.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBODY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Withers: Well defined.
Back: Muscular, without a dip. Not running up towards the rear. A slightly longer back, a breed characteristic, is not a fault.
Loin: Broad, muscular, straight to slightly arched, transition from back to loin well closed.
Croup: Pelvis long and moderately sloped.
Chest: Strong but not unduly broad, with sufficient depth to reach almost to elbows and of sufficient length. Well sprung without being barrel-shaped and with long ribs. Forechest well developed.
Underline and belly: Rising slightly, but belly not tucked up.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTAIL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
or working, carried level or higher. In countries where it is allowed by law, appropriate tail docking is permissible for shorthaired Weimaraner used for hunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLIMBS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
General appearance: High on leg, sinewy, straight and parallel, but not standing wide.
Shoulder: Long and sloping. Well fitting, strongly muscled. Well angulated shoulder joint.
Upper arm: Sloping, sufficiently long and strong.
Elbow: Free and lying parallel to median plane of body. Turned neither in nor out.
Forearm: Long, straight and vertical.
Carpus (Wrist): Strong and taut.
Metacarpus (Pastern): Sinewy, slightly sloping.
Forefeet: Firm and strong. Standing straight in relation to median plane of body. Toes arched. Longer middle toes are a breed
characteristic and therefore not a fault. Nails light to dark gray. Pads well pigmented, coarse.
HINDQUARTERS:
General appearance: High on leg, sinewy and well muscled. Standing parallel, turning neither in nor out.
Thigh: Sufficiently long, strong and well muscled.
Stifle (Knee): Strong and taut.
Lower thigh: Long with clearly visible tendons.
Hock joint: Strong and taut.
Metatarsus (Rear pastern): Sinewy, almost vertical in position.
Hind feet: Tight and firm, without dewclaws, otherwise like front feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGAIT\/MOVEMENT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
and flat. Back remains level when trotting. Pacing is undesirable.
SKIN: Strong. Well, but not too tight fitting.
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Short-haired: Short (but longer and thicker than with most comparable breeds), strong, very dense, smooth lying topcoat.
Without or with only very sparse undercoat.
Longhaired: Soft, long topcoat with or without undercoat. Smooth or slightly wavy. Long flowing hair at ear set on. Velvety hair is permissible on tips of leathers. Length of coat on flanks 3\u20135 cm. On lower side of neck, forechest and belly, generally somewhat longer. Good feathering and breeching, yet less long towards ground. Tail with good flag. Hair between toes. Hair on head less long. A type of coat similar to a double-coat (Stockhaar) with medium length, dense, close fitting topcoat, thick undercoat and moderately developed feathering and breeching, sometimes occurs in dogs of mixed ancestry.
Colour<\/strong>: Silver, roe or mouse grey, as well as shades of these colours. Head and leathers generally slightly paler. Only small white markings on chest and toes permitted. Sometimes a more or less defined trace occurs along the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSIZE AND WEIGHT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Females: 57 \u2013 65 cm.
Weight: Males: about 30 \u2013 40 kg.
Females: about 25 \u2013 35 kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFAULTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.
SEVERE FAULTS:
<\/strong>\u2022 Widely spread woolly coat in the shorthaired variety.
\u2022 Eminently curly or sparse feathering in the longhaired variety.
\u2022 White markings except on chest and toes.
\u2022 Ears: Feathering extremely short or long, not turned.
\u2022 Back: Severe sway or roach back. Definitely overbuilt at croup.
\u2022 Very pronounced dewlap.
\u2022 Definite bow or cow hocks.
\u2022 Serious anomalies in the positioning of the limbs, i.e. poor
angulation, elbows definitely turned outward; open paws.
DISQUALIFYING FAULTS:
<\/strong>\u2022 Aggressive or overly shy.
\u2022 Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities.
\u2022 Significant deviation in type, untypical for sex.
\u2022 Serious deviation in the proportions.
\u2022 Size more than 2 cm outside the standard.
\u2022 Absolutely untypical, above lumbering or weak.
\u2022 Absolute disproportionate.
\u2022 Extremely impaired when walking.
\u2022 Skin malformations and defects.
\u2022 Partial or total hair loss.
\u2022 Lack of feathering on belly or ears.
\u2022 Deviations from grey tones, such as yellow or brownish, tan brand.
\u2022 Colour other than grey. Blue colouring.
\u2022 Cranial region absolutely untypical.
\u2022 Facial region: Absolutely untypical i.e. distinctly concave nasal bridge. Muzzle too short, pointed, roman nose or with
too short flews.
\u2022 Entropion, ectropion. Slight and one sided lid defects.
\u2022 Jaw and teeth: Missing more than two PM1 or M3.
\u2022 Chest, belly: malformations; barrel chest; insufficient chest depth or length; definitely tucked up belly.
\u2022 Malformed legs.
\u2022 Other malformations.
\u2022 Excessively aggressive towards dogs or people, excessive fear.
\u2022 Clearly showing behavioural abnormalities
N.B.:
<\/strong>\u2022 Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
\u2022 Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with breed typical conformation, should be used for breeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\nINTERESTING VIDEOS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n