Taking Care of a Weirmaraner Dog

The Weimaraner is an athletic, affectionate dog that gets along well with children and can adjust to most living conditions. For these reasons and more, the Weimaraner remains a popular choice for dog lovers, but they do require some special care as they have enormous amounts of energy and will sometimes use that energy destructively if not handled properly. Just make sure to meet all of your Weimaraner's unique needs and she will provide you with years of love and fond memories.

Things You'll Need

  • Dog brush
  • Leash
  • Dog toys
  • Canned and dry dog food
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Instructions

    • 1

      Walk your Weimaraner every day. These dogs are extremely athletic and can become unruly if deprived of constant physical activity. In addition to walking, you should take time each day to play with your dog. Consider activities like tug-of-war, ball catching and flying disc chasing, in addition to other strenuous activities.

    • 2

      Begin obedience training as early as possible. The Weimaraner, while a loving and affectionate breed, requires a "pack leader," or alpha dog, in order to keep from becoming unruly and destructive, according to the Dog Breed Info Center. You can establish yourself as the pack leader by teaching commands like "sit," "stay," "come" and "heel."

    • 3

      Brush your dog's soft coat every day and lather his fur with a dog shampoo about once a month. This breed requires very minimal grooming, but you will still need to tend to the fur in order to keep it in top condition. If purchasing a brush for a short-haired Weimaraner, read the label and verify that the brush is suitable for short-haired dogs.

    • 4

      Feed your Weimaraner 4 to 5 cups of dry dog food each day, spread over two to three meals. Alternately, you can feed her one-and-a-half cans of commercially prepared dog food plus two to three cups of dry food. Puppies can eat up to 50 percent more. Monitor your dog's weight and adjust the amount of food if necessary.

    • 5

      Take your dog for annual veterinary checkups. The Weimaraner is highly prone to tumors, dysplasia and other ailments, so do not neglect to have your dog examined regularly. If he begins to show any signs of poor or questionable health, take him to the vet immediately.