Weimaraner Breed Magazine - Showsight

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Sleek, solid gray coat

Short, smooth and sleek, solid color, in shades of mouse- gray to silver-gray, usually blending to lighter shades on the head and ears. A small white marking on the chest is permitted, but should be penalized on any other portion of the body. White spots resulting from injury should not be penalized.

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Dominant white spot on chest

Faulty coat

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White (other than spot on chest)

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Distinctly long coat, blue or black coat

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Straight, strong, in correct proportion

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Straight and strong, with the measurement from the elbow to the ground approximately equaling the dis- tance from the elbow to the top of the withers.

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High on leg, Low on leg

Elbows in or out, Feet east and west

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Proper, balanced rear angulation

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Well-angulated stifles and straight hocks. Musculation well developed.

Lack of rear angle, Sickle hocks

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Cow hocks

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Firm , compact, well-arched feet, Short nails X

Firm and compact, webbed, toes well arched, pads closed and thick, nails short and gray or amber in color. Dewclaws-should be removed. Docked. At maturity it should measure approximately 6 inches with a tendency to be light rather than heavy and should be carried in a manner expressing confidence and sound temperament. A non-docked tail shall be penalized. The gait should be effortless and should indicate sooth coordination. When seen from the rear, the hind feet should be parallel to the front feet. When viewed from the side, the topline should remain strong and level.

Flat feet, Shallow pads, Splayed

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Poor feet

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Confident tail carriage

Tail too short or too long

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Low-set tail

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Non-docked tail

Coordinated, effortless movement

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Crabbing, Bouncing topline

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Unbalanced gait

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Friendly and fearless, Alert and obedient

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The temperment should be friendly, fearless, alert and obedient.

Exhibiting fear or shyness, nervousness

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or under the specified height of each sex is allowable but should be penal- ized. Dogs measuring less than 24" or more than 28" and bitches measuring less than 22" or more than 26" shall

result in longer rear reach and provide flexibility associated with speed. Rear angulation should balance with the cor- rectly angled front assembly, balance being the key. The musculature should be well defined, not soft or flabby. A well-angulated rear provides the long, ground covering stride desired in the hunting dog. GAIT “The gait should be effortless and should indicate smooth coordination. When the gait is seen from the rear, the hind feet should be parallel to the dog’s front feet. When viewed from the side, the topline should remain strong and level.” To ensure that the Weimaraner can endure a day in the field, his gait must be smooth, coordinated and effortless.

If his front angulation is correct and the rear angulation is equal to the front, there should be no wasted motion. A Weimaraner should easily cover ground with reach in front and strong drive in the rear. Restricted movement in any form is incorrect. TEMPERAMENT “The temperament should be friend- ly, fearless, alert and obedient” Although temperament is not con- sidered part of the physical anatomy, it is a critical feature of the breed. The Weimaraner should never show fear, shyness or extreme nervousness, as these are very serious faults. Tempera- ment must be considered when evaluat- ing the Weimaraner with some leeway given to inexperienced puppies and novice handlers.

be disqualified.” FORELEGS

“Straight and strong with the measurement from the elbow to the ground approximately equaling the distance from the elbow to the top of the withers.” HINDQUARTERS “Well-angulated stifles and straight hocks. Musculation well developed.” “Well angulated stifles” refers to the stifle joint which is a hinge made by the upper thigh (femur) and lower thigh (tibia). Well bent stifles normally

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