Weimaraner History
The BeginningWeimaraner history begins in the Weimar Republic of Germany. Centuries ago, Nobles collaborated to create a breed that encapsulated all of the best qualities for hunting. The qualities they intended to target include:
Have a Weimaraner story to tell? Tell us about your Weimaraner now... A Multi-Purpose DogIf you paw through the Weimaraner history books, most sources point to the Grand Duke Karl August of Weimar (Germany) and his court. They developed the Weimaraner dog breed for the purpose of having a companion while hunting and while at home. More About the Weimaraner Dog’s Origin…During its beginning stages, the Weimaraner was more commonly known as the “Weimar Pointer”. It’s suggested that the Weimar Pointer was a mix of various German hunting breeds like the German pointer and Bloodhound. They hunted large game such as wild boar, deer, bear, etc. Breeding was strictly controlled by nobles and then by the Weimaraner Club of Germany. In order to keep the Weimaraner dog breed pure they made it a rule that you’d have to be a club member in order to buy one. Over time the Weimaraner dog was refined to a “fur and feathers” dog, meaning that they were used to hunt smaller game. Weimaraner History in AmericaIn 1929 Howard Knight joined the Weimaraner Club of Germany, became educated on their breeding policies, and was the first to import two of these dogs into the U.S. Unfortunately for Howard Knight, the German Club sent him sterile dogs despite Knight’s promise to uphold the purity of the breed. Finally, in 1938 Howard Knight got four breeding Weims. Then in 1942, with the help of others, he founded the Weimaraner Club of America and the breed standard was established. American Kennel ClubThe AKC accepted this new breed in 1943 and it appeared for the first time at the Westminster Kennel Club’s Dog Show. Support Grows for the WeimaranerA couple of years after the AKC officially recognized the Weimaraner dog breed, WWII ended and American soldiers returning home from Germany were bringing Weimaraner dogs back with them. During the 50’s their popularity was booming which led to them being ill-bred, mis-tempered, and not as regal-looking as they once were. Fortunately some dedicated breeders were able to maintain the breed standard. The Weimaraner We Know TodayLooking back at the Weimaraner history, it’s obvious that this breed has come a long way. They are re-gaining popularity, and in 2006 and 2007 the Weimaraner ranked #30 on the AKC’s Registration Statistics. If you are considering a Weimaraner as your pet please do extensive research to determine if this is the right breed for you. Weimaraner History to Weimaraner Dogs Weimaraner History to Weimaraner Puppies
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