Weimaraner — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Weimaraner — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed's country of origin is Germany.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* FCI places it in Group 7 (Pointing Dogs), Section 1.1 Continental Pointing Dogs of the Braque type, with a working trial; its standard is number 99.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Its working role is that of a versatile hunting dog able to work before and after the shot in field, wood and water.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Height at the withers is 25 to 27 inches for dogs and 23 to 25 inches for bitches (FCI 59 to 70 cm and 57 to 65 cm); FCI weight is about 30 to 40 kg for males and 25 to 35 kg for females.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is short, smooth and sleek, of a solid colour in shades from mouse-grey to silver-grey that usually lightens on the head and ears; a small white chest mark is allowed.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Accepted colours are silver, roe or mouse grey, plus shades of those tones, with the head and ears typically paler; only small white marks on the chest and toes are permitted.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament is friendly, fearless, alert and obedient; FCI adds that it is a versatile, easily trained, steady hunting dog and a good watchdog without aggressiveness.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications include a height deviation of more than one inch, a distinctly long coat, and a distinctly blue or black coat (AKC); FCI also excludes aggression or extreme shyness, clear physical or behavioural abnormality, type or proportion deviation, size more than 2 cm off, non-grey colouring, entropion or ectropion and other serious faults.