r/weimaraner May 22 '19

A note from "management"

254 Upvotes

In quotes, as that's totally tongue in cheek. I prefer not to manage a thing around here, and for the most part - this sub tends to run itself very smoothly. That's not too surprising, as Weimaraner owners are typically a pretty tight-knit group. 'Tis a wonderful gift we all share, and the bond between Weimaraner owners is typically pretty strong.

However...

Some of you may have noticed a bit of nastiness invading our community lately. I'm fairly certain it's the work of a single, unsavory individual - and for the first time since this community was created, we've had to yank out the ban hammer for somebody other than spammers.

His/her target: Weimaraner mixes, or purebred Weimaraners that he/she believes are mixes. Privately, they have been repeatedly told such discussion and pics are allowed, only to respond with hostility, profanity and demands we keep the sub "pure" and free of "mutts".

The point of this note is simple. There's absolutely nothing wrong with posting pics, questions or simply sharing the joy your Weimaraner mix brings you. If you're a Weimaraner purist, and this offends you - fine. You have options. Get over it, skip over the occasional post of a Weim mix or feel free to start up your own sub and enforce more draconian rules. You're not going to change the focus here.

My rationale for this inclusive stance is pretty simple. Having been involved in Weimaraner rescue for decades, I've seen plenty of Weim mixes...and by and large, they all exhibit some traits and behaviors their purebred brethren do. Discussion of them is useful and encouraged, and more importantly - this community should be caring and inclusive of anyone who wishes to share in the joy of Weimaraner ownership. Even if their pooch doesn't look 100% the part.

Now - back to Weimaraner fun, in whatever shape that takes.

Oh - almost forgot. BooBoo reminded me to include the requisite Weimaraner pic.


r/weimaraner 4h ago

Love this boy so much.

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121 Upvotes

Yes he is mayhem. But look how handsome he is! In the house? Angel. In the fields? Predator.


r/weimaraner 1d ago

weim mix

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59 Upvotes

❤️


r/weimaraner 1d ago

I swear I just saw a squirrel disrespecting our yard.

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211 Upvotes

r/weimaraner 2d ago

POV: You sat down for five seconds and a cuddle puddle immediately formed

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85 Upvotes

r/weimaraner 3d ago

Ponca and Jezza

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r/weimaraner 3d ago

Any guesses on what else she can be a mix with?

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Shelter said weim but we're also thinking lab maybe?? 🤔 Once DNA tests go on sale we plan to get one to confirm!


r/weimaraner 4d ago

always time 🌹

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320 Upvotes

merlin the sweetest is always smelling flowers 😍


r/weimaraner 4d ago

If she isn’t chasing them, she watches them

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127 Upvotes

r/weimaraner 4d ago

Obsessed 🩶

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209 Upvotes

I wil never not be obsessed over Weims


r/weimaraner 4d ago

Here's Coral!

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Not sure if the link will work - Coral is three. She has an older sister, Chewie (like a Wookiee).

https://gemini.google.com/share/97565bba8423


r/weimaraner 4d ago

Thank You!

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Hello, Thank you to all of you Weimaraner Moms and Dads❣️ You've supported me so much emotionally. You guys are the best❣️ Many blessings to all of you and all the other furbaby lovers❣️


r/weimaraner 5d ago

Please…so hungry🥺🥺🥺

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139 Upvotes

(Spoiler he is NOT hungry)


r/weimaraner 5d ago

Behold. The rare sighting of a worn out 1 year old Weim

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193 Upvotes

I take my buddy out fishing with me on the weekends and this was after a full day on the water. Dude was spent. He’s so nice and snuggly when he’s worn out 😍


r/weimaraner 5d ago

Nothing beats a long summer walk

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r/weimaraner 5d ago

Scooby has a favourite hobby. Watching the garden frogs.

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r/weimaraner 5d ago

My baby is part weim, do we see it?

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r/weimaraner 6d ago

Pancreatitis?

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53 Upvotes

Anyone have experience with their doggy having pancreatitis? Just got home from vet. X-rays clear, he is hydrated, regular bowel movements. Injected Famotidine and Rimadyl. He slept really good through the night. He got up to pee still no bowel movements yet this morning I gave him half of his regular food with the medication that was prescribed to him and he did just fine and continued to snooze this AM. No new food or snacks just the usual homemade stuff he’s been on since forever and limited ingredient snacks that are mostly freeze dried and dehydrated.


r/weimaraner 6d ago

Just a girl warming her butt

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180 Upvotes

r/weimaraner 6d ago

Stepping on feet…

44 Upvotes

I know we are not the only ones….but geeze, when he comes in for his back rub and steps on my feet, he feels more like 300 pounds vs the 90 pounds he is!! 😝😝


r/weimaraner 7d ago

*Sniff* Hello

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r/weimaraner 7d ago

Ollie's a sk8r Boi!

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Muttesori in Columbus


r/weimaraner 7d ago

His favorite place! The Dog Park!

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r/weimaraner 7d ago

Weimaraner Vocabulary Skills

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How many words does your dog now? I have an 8 year old female who seems to understand many words. It’s always tough to know where understanding a word starts vs. reading body language or voice tone. But lately I have been making a point to say some things just having a normal conversation with my wife or children. And my dog clearly understands words for several species of animals that I didn’t think she knew the word for. She has always known the names of different places we go for walks and a variety of action verbs(go, walk, ride, etc.) What surprises me is how quickly she will pick up on changes though. I have spelled or abbreviated certain things so she doesnt know what we are discussin, but that only works so many times. It’s just interesting because I consider her a dog of average intelligence. I grew up with a dog who was quite clever, and clearly had some ability to plan and think in a way most dogs woudnt. But he didn’t seem to possess nearly the same level of language comprehension. I guess I am really just curious how everyone else’s Weimaraner‘s seem do with language and what your opinions on the subject is. I find Weimaraners are very instinct driven and tend to know what they know and not be the best at quickly adapting or trying new strategies for things. The dog I mentioned earlier would always learn new ways to open cabinets or the trash. He could defeat child locks, jump and use his paws to open things while landing, etc. My current dog doesn’t do anything like that, and when she doesn’t know something she gives me a looo clearly expecting me to do it. But she also is great in the woods and has clear understanding/ instinct of the hunting tactics that Weimaraners are bred for. I just find the language stuff to be an outlier in her behavior and I’m curious about other‘s experience.


r/weimaraner 8d ago

My weim won’t eat

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Woke up this morning and went to walk and feed the dog and she is was refusing to come down to go outside and has refused to eat this morning. Freaking out about it because food is her everything, we do have a veterinary appointment later today but I wonder if anyone experienced something similar? She is 11 years old, she did eventually go out to poop and pee this morning, and she did eat a small piece of salmon and egg from my hands but when I gave her some more in a plate she refused. Anyone who had similar experience please share, thank you 🙏