Weimardale Information & Dog Breed Facts
Collection of all the general dog breed info about Weimardale so you can get to know the breed more.
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Origin | England Germany |
Breed Classification
What type of dog breed is a Weimardale? Learn about its genetic classification and breeding category. | Cross Breed |
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Size Classification
What size category is a Weimardale? Learn how big the Weimardale breed typically grows. | LargeMedium |
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Weight Statistics
How much does a Weimardale weigh? Discover typical weight ranges for adult males and females of the Weimardale breed. | Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg) |
Average Weight
What is the average weight of a Weimardale? | Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) |
Height
How tall is the Weimardale? Weimardale height: | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm) |
Average Height
What is the average height of a Weimardale? | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) |
Price Range
How much does a Weimardale puppy cost? Find current market prices and factors affecting Weimardale costs. | $600-$800 If you choose to purchase the Weimardale, you should know that the mentioned amount of money is an average of the collected data from breeders’ sites and puppy finder places. If you have a Weimardale for sale, please advertise it on a reliable website to make sure the Weimardale gets to a happy place. |
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Availability
How easy is it to get a Weimardale? How many Weimardale are there in the world? | Average: The Weimardale is a commonly available dog breed. There is less risk of overbreeding compared to the very popular dogs. Of course, they may be more popular in some countries, and inbreeding may occur, so be careful. |
Intelligence Rating
How intelligent is a Weimardale? Discover the Weimardale's intelligence ranking and learning capabilities. | Outstanding: Weimardale is one of the brightest dog breeds. They desire to learn tricks and commands often. The limit is your creativity. They understand and memorize new commands in fewer than 5 repetitions. This breed obeys the first command 95% of the time or better.
The Weimardale is one of the best breeds in the dog intelligence ranking. |
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Training Difficulty
How easy is it to train a Weimardale? Learn about the Weimardale's trainability and response to training methods. | Weimardale dogs are very easy to train. They easily find out the association between commands and actions. |
Watchdog Rating
How good is a Weimardale as a watchdog? Learn about the Weimardale's alertness and guarding instincts. | Weimardale dogs are good watchdogs. Their main job is to observe and they're consistent in their effort. Good vocal cords and a sense of hearing belong to them. Usually, they're territorial and protective about their property, so the Weimardale dogs will alert you if they sense something different.
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Territorial Protection
Is a Weimardale protective of its territory? Learn about the Weimardale's guarding instincts and behavior. | Weimardale dogs strongly protect their territory. This breed is a complete security guard, so you don't have to be afraid in case of danger. |
Personality Traits
What personality does a Weimardale have? Learn about characteristic Weimardale temperament and behavior traits. | PlayfulStubbornAloofEnergeticAlertPowerfulCourageousIntelligentConfidentFriendlyOutgoingObedientLoyalSocialSteadyAdaptableBraveBalancedFast |
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Sensitivity Level
How sensitive are they? Weimardale sensitivity: | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. Soft punishment affects them emotionally. Weimardale dogs don't tolerate irregular daily routines, noisy households, and frequent guest visits really well.
They are receptive to their owner's emotions and make wonderful family companions. |
Affection Level
How affectionate are they? Is a Weimardale a good family dog? | High: Weimardale dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. They enjoy quality time with their owners despite the activity and are considered great therapy dogs for those in need. This breed responds strongly to their handler's emotions because they bond closely. Their happiness is your happiness. |
Social Needs
How much social interaction does the Weimardale need? Weimardale social needs: | Weimardale dogs need a lot of social interaction. They desire to always be with someone or around people. This breed hates being left alone. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
How likely is the Weimardale to run away? Does this breed explore or wander a lot? Does Weimardale roam? | Weimardale dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. Safer to walk them on a leash unless you teach them how to get back to you on command. This breed is also able to cause damage to your fence. |
Prey Drive
Do this canine have a strong prey drive? Does Weimardale have high prey drive? | Weimardale dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. Cats or any other small animals are in danger. It's a natural instinct, doesn't necessarily mean that Weimardale dogs are aggressive. Better to keep this breed on a leash. |
Barking Frequency
Does a Weimardale bark a lot? Learn about typical Weimardale vocalization patterns and triggers. | Average to High: The Weimardale is a vocal breed. Not the best choice if you prefer a quiet breed. They often bark loudly and howl sometimes. They can change their barks depending on their emotional level and what they're trying to say. Different barks could mean the same and the same barks could have different meanings.
Top reasons for barking: protection, alarm, fear, boredom, attention-seeking, greeting, separation anxiety, compulsive barking. |
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Playful Nature
How playful is a Weimardale? Understand the typical play drive and energy level of the Weimardale breed. | The Weimardale is a highly playful breed. Excited barking and sometimes nipping will alert you to play. |
Apartment Adaptability
Can a Weimardale live in an apartment? Learn about the Weimardale's suitability for apartment living. | It is not recommended to keep the Weimardale breed in the home. It does best in the garden, but if you do want to keep it indoors, it should be exercised thoroughly with long daily walks, so you can keep the Weimardale indoors by introducing daily routines. |
Lifestyle Adaptability
How adaptable is a Weimardale to lifestyle changes? Learn about the Weimardale's flexibility to new situations. | Weimardale dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. They don't mind moving from one place to another with their owner. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Can a Weimardale be left alone? Learn about the Weimardale's tolerance to solitude. | Weimardale dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
Bite Risk Assessment
What is a Weimardale biting potential? Learn about the Weimardale's bite risk factors. | Low 🔽 The Weimardale has a low chance of biting somebody. Top reasons for dog bite: protection, pain, excitement, herding instinct, being provoked. (Data based on the available online bite statistics.) |
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Mouthing Tendency
Is a Weimardale mouthy? Learn about the Weimardale's tendency to use mouth during play. | Weimardale dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. It's a common habit during puppyhood, not aggressive behavior. These "bites" don't hurt, but Weimardale dogs need to be taught a good attitude.
We have compiled a list of Mouthy Dog Breeds. |
Bite Strength Rating
How strong is a Weimardale bite? Learn about the Weimardale's bite force measured in PSI. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Weimardale bite force: Ordinary. Bite force Weimardale measurements typically fall within the range of 200 to 400 PSI. The bite force of a Weimardale is considered ordinary when compared to other dog breeds, but it is still quite powerful. This Weimardale bite force PSI can cause bite wounds. Weimardale bite PSI is not something that should be feared if the dog is well-trained and managed. To avoid any issues, it's essential to learn how to train a Weimardale puppy not to bite from an early age.
The Weimardale, and many others, have a fearsome presence because they have significant jaw strength, so it is important not to anger the dog and have it around strangers until it is fully trained. However, they are usually quite calm and good companions, they work well in families and are easy to care for. In conclusion, while the Weimardale bite force is certainly an interesting aspect of the breed, it is important not to let it overshadow the many other reasons why these dogs are so loved and respected. With proper training and socialization, a Weimardale can be a loyal and protective companion for your family. |
Average Lifespan
How long does a Weimardale live? Learn about the typical lifespan of the Weimardale breed. | 9-13 years The average lifespan of Weimardale: 11 years |
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Climate Tolerance
How well does a Weimardale handle different weather? Learn about the Weimardale's climate adaptability. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. Dogs with a double coat of fur have a layer of fur that insulates their skin and helps protect them from the cold and the heat. |
Health Concerns
What health issues are common in a Weimardale? Discover typical conditions affecting the Weimardale breed. | Weimardales tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. Regular vet check-ups are needed.
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Vet Care Frequency
How often does a Weimardale need vet visits? Learn about the Weimardale's veterinary care requirements. | Frequent The Weimardale should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. If your dog shows any symptoms, call your veterinarian. |
Health Problems
What genetic/health problems does the Weimardale breed have? What are the health issues and concerns of the Weimardale breed? Most common health risks of Weimardale: | Hip Dysplasia AllergiesCancerHypothyroidismProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)Umbilical HerniasVon Willebrand's DiseaseBloatEntropionDrug SensitivityEctropionDistichiasis |
Energy Rating
How energetic is a Weimardale? Understand daily activity needs of the Weimardale breed. | Weimardale dogs are high-energy dogs. An active lifestyle makes them happy. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
How much exercise does a Weimardale need? How much exercise do Weimardale dogs require per day?
Do Weimardale dogs need a lot of exercises? | Weimardale dogs need a lot of exercises. Long walks should be on a daily schedule. If you live an active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. |
Sleeping Need
How much sleep does the Weimardale breed need? | Weimardale dogs don't need too much sleep. They are energetic and desire to live active life. If you think naps are overrated, this breed can be the best choice for you. |
Obesity Tendency
Is a Weimardale prone to weight gain? Learn about the Weimardale's obesity risks. | Average: The Weimardale has an average risk for obesity. Daily walks should be on schedule. To make your dog happy and fit, feed him with quality dry dog food and live an active life together. Try to find the happy medium between exercise and feeding.
If you notice any weight gain, consult your veterinarian and make a diet plan. Reduce unhealthy food and snacks, and measure the Weimardale weight regularly. |
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Food Consumption
How much food does a Weimardale need daily? Learn about the Weimardale's feeding requirements. | 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Allergy Friendliness
Is a Weimardale hypoallergenic? Learn about the Weimardale's suitability for allergy sufferers. | No Weimardale dogs don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing allergic reactions. Some dog breeds are even considered to higher possibility of an allergic response. Coat type isn't necessarily relevant, because most people are allergic to dander (flakes on the dog's skin) or saliva, not actually to dog hair. |
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Coat Colors
What colors does a Weimardale come in? Discover all possible Weimardale color variations. | BlackGrayTan Blue SilverGrizzle |
Grooming Requirements
How much grooming does a Weimardale need? Learn about Weimardale coat maintenance requirements. | Average: The Weimardale requires average grooming effort. Cutting the dog's hair by a professional groomer isn't essential. Brushing the dog's coat is useful to reduce shedding. Ears and eyes should be cleaned regularly to avoid infections. Don't skip the seasonal flea treatment too. Dog nail trimming and dog bath can be helpful sometimes. Check the local pet store for dog grooming supplies and find the best dog shampoo to keep its coat healthy and give your dog a pleasant experience of a dog bath. If you don't have the time, skill, or money to take care of your Weimardale, search for a dog groomer or clipping service in your area and book an appointment. Maybe you're lucky to have a dog boarding service that includes grooming or walk-in dog bath places nearby. |
Drooling Tendency
Does a Weimardale drool a lot? Learn about the Weimardale's drooling habits. | The Weimardale is an average drooler. Drooling is the unintentional saliva flowing outside of the mouth. It can be completely normal or a sign of a health problem.
If you notice any change in your dog's drooling habit, you should contact a vet as soon as possible. |
Stinkiness Rating
Does a Weimardale smell bad? Learn about the Weimardale's natural odor levels. | Medium ⏺ The Weimardale has an average chance of bad smell. Top reasons for dog stinkiness: infection of bad tooth/ear/skin folds, gas attacks. |
Coat Characteristics
What type of coat does a Weimardale have? Learn about the Weimardale's fur characteristics. | WiryFineDenseRough |
Bathing Needs
How often does a Weimardale need baths? Learn about the Weimardale's bathing requirements. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. While a good bath every now and then is a great way to keep your buddy from becoming overly smelly, be mindful about overbathing.
Bathing will wash away your dog’s natural oils, while a simple brushing every few days should keep them clean. |
Shedding Level
How much do Weimardale dogs shed? How to control, reduce and prevent the shedding of the Weimardale? Do Weimardale dogs shed a lot? | Weimardale dogs shed moderately. It's a natural process of the hair growth cycle. Regular brushing reduces the amount of hair that sheds. It mostly depends on their health status and breed type. |
Child Compatibility
Is a Weimardale good with children? Learn about the Weimardale's behavior around kids of different ages. | Weimardale dogs are average friendly dogs towards children. |
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Pet Compatibility
How well does a Weimardale get along with other pets? Discover the Weimardale's compatibility with other animals. | Weimardale dogs are generally with other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Are they aggressive or friendly towards/with strangers? Weimardale temperament with other people: | Weimardale dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Cat Friendly
How well do Weimardale dogs get along with cats? Are they good with kittens? What is this fido's temperament with cats? Can they be good with cats? Can the Weimardale breed live with a cat? | Weimardale dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Is Weimardale good with other dogs? Are they dog-friendly dogs? How well do Weimardale dogs get along with other dogs? | Weimardale dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Is Weimardale breed good for first-time owners? Do they make a good dog for novice owners? Is Weimardale breed suitable for first-time owners? | Yes Weimardale dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Are Weimardale dogs good office canines? Do Weimardale dogs make good office-friendly pets? Can they be office dogs? | No Weimardale is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Are they senior citizens friendly dogs? How well do Weimardale dogs get along with the elderly people? What is the Weimardale temperament with senior people? Are Weimardale dogs good for elderly owners? | Weimardales are commonly okay with elderly people. |
Service Dog Capability
Can a Weimardale be a service dog? Learn about the Weimardale's service work potential. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. A service dog is a term used in the USA to refer to any type of assistance dog specifically trained to help people who have disabilities, such as visual impairment, hearing impairments, mental disorders, seizures, mobility impairment, and diabetes. Service dogs are protected under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).
Weimardale is not the best breed for service purposes. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Is a Weimardale good as a therapy dog? Learn about the Weimardale's therapy work aptitude. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. A therapy dog is a dog that might be trained to provide affection, comfort, and love to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, schools, hospices, disaster areas, and people with anxiety disorders or autism.
Weimardale breed is a good choice for therapeutic purposes. |
Scent Detection Ability
Is a Weimardale good at detection work? Learn about the Weimardale's scenting abilities. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Weimardale is not the best breed for detection purposes. |
Search & Rescue Potential
Can a Weimardale do search and rescue? Learn about the Weimardale's SAR capabilities. | Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog. The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
The Weimardale breed is a good choice for SAR purposes. |
Maritime Work Ability
Is a Weimardale good on boats? Learn about the Weimardale's maritime capabilities. | Not really Weimardale breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. Boat dogs were typically bred for their strength, stamina, and water resistance, as they were often required to perform tasks such as pulling in fishing nets, and jumping into the water to retrieve ropes or lines, or helping to move cargo. Sailor dog is a type of dog that was bred to accompany sailors on their voyages. They were typically used for three purposes: as a working dog, a watchdog, and as a companion. A boat dog is a term used to describe a type of dog that was traditionally bred and used as a working dog on boats. |
Draft Work Capability
Can a Weimardale pull carts? Learn about the Weimardale's drafting abilities. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. Dogs bred for this work have strong builds and qualities that are needed, strength and determination.
Weimardale is not the best breed for drafting purposes. |
Military Service Background
Was a Weimardale used in military service? Learn about the Weimardale's military history. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Puppy Litter Size
How many puppies does a Weimardale usually have? Learn about typical litter sizes. | 6-8 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
How long is a Weimardale pregnant? Learn about the Weimardale's gestation period. | 60-64 days Reproductive cycle of the female Weimardale: The first period called Proestrus lasts for about 9 days.
During this time the females start to attract males. You can notice by swelling vulva and bloody discharge. The second part is the Estrus when the female is receptive for the male. It lasts for about 3 to 11 days. The sign of the proestrus part is the soft and enlarged vulva. The discharge decreases and lightens in color. The third part is the Diestrus. Normally, it occurs around day 14. In this period the female’s discharge changes for vivid red and coming to its end. The vulva returns to average, and she will no longer permit mating. The fourth part called the Anestrus. The time frame between heat periods normally lasts about six months. |
Breeding Frequency
How often can a Weimardale have puppies? Learn about safe breeding intervals. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. It is very important not to buy a dog from a puppy mill, where the needs of the pups and their mothers are ignored. It's an inhumane high-volume dog breeding facility, where puppies born several times a year. |
AKC Classification
What AKC group is a Weimardale in? Learn about the Weimardale's AKC classification. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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FCI Classification
What FCI group is a Weimardale in? Learn about the Weimardale's international classification. | Not recognized by FCI. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Which kennel clubs recognize a Weimardale? Learn about the Weimardale's official recognition. | Not recognized by any clubs. |
Weimardale Pros and Cons
- Intelligence Rating: Outstanding: Weimardale is one of the brightest dog breeds.
- Training Difficulty: Weimardale dogs are very easy to train.
- Watchdog Rating: Weimardale dogs are good watchdogs.
- Lifestyle Adaptability: Weimardale dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
- Good For First Time Owners: Weimardale dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
- Therapy Work Suitability: This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
- Search & Rescue Potential: This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
- Health Concerns: Weimardales tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
- Allergy Friendliness: Weimardale dogs don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing allergic reactions.
- Apartment Adaptability: It is not recommended to keep the Weimardale breed in the home.
- Mouthing Tendency: Weimardale dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
- Impulse to Wander or Roam: Weimardale dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
- Alone Time Tolerance: Weimardale dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
- Office Friendly: Weimardale is not the best dog breed for office environment.