The origins of the Weimaraner breed goes back in the 19th century. The breed is named after the Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, Karl August, who had its court established in the city of Weimar in Germany. These dogs were originally raised as a hunting breed, being owned by royalty who used them to hunt large pray like boars, bears and deer. Along the time, when the hunt of large pray declined, Weimaraner dog was used to hunt smaller animals, like rabbits and foxes as well as fowls. Not only they hunt but they are also able of killing prays of any size.

The history of the weimaraner is not that clear. It is alleged that the standards for the breed were developed as early as the late 18th century, and some say that dogs with features that are very alike those of the Weimaraner can be traced back even further to the 13th century. There is also this theory that the dog previously known as the St. Hubert Hound which is now named as the Bloodhound or Sleuth Hound would be the ancestor of the breed. The initial breeders of these dogs intended to offer to their royal masters noble looking dogs which are reliable companions along their hunts. Many people find these dogs attractive and like to look at them, as they are elegant and athletic.

Tradition calls for the docking of the tail and the American Kennel Club holds that as a standard of the breed. Although this is still fairly uncommon, because in many countries docking is illegal nowadays, the dogs of this breed begin to appear with their whole tails still intact. Also known as the Grey Ghost the Weimaraner’s eyes are one of their distinctive features and can be light amber, grey or blue-grey in color. This breed is not quite so much social with strangers as other hunting dogs are known to be.

The Weimaraner dogs are more protective of their owners and over their turf, making them a rather territorial breed of dogs. They will never be friendly with strangers, but their owner can keep them away from being aggressive by properly socializing them while still puppies. It is easy to tell when your weimaraner is not too happy, as to an angry Weimaraner the hair will stand up on its back and its tail will stand erect. This dog ranks among the top intelligent breeds and it is also very sensitive breed of dogs.

These dogs have also earned the reputation of having a human brain, as they also possess an uncanny ability when it comes to problem solving. These dogs like to work and to obey the commands of their master while participating in shows and other canine events.

Although they can be somewhat stubborn at times this breed is nevertheless a very loyal breed that will never leave their master’s side. Due to the fact that these dogs are capable of bonding so closely with their owner that they will remain near to him all the time if given the smallest chance, they are also called by some as the “Velcro Dogs”. They are highly affectionate and loving toward their owners and need attention from them, even making it somewhat tricky trying to get them to sleep in their own beds!.

There are gaps of documentation in the history of the weimaraner breed. Their intelligent eyes can be light amber, grey or blue-grey in color. It is easy to tell when your weimaraner is not too happy.