Can Weimaraners be different colors?

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Some have a more silvery coat and some are darker, others seem more brownish. Weimaraner Ways, the definitive book on the breed, says “Weimaraner colors range from very light to very dark gray. The Germans identify these shades: deer-gray (very light gray), silver-gray (medium gray), and mouse-gray (very dark gray).”

Do Blue Weimaraners get darker?

The difference between a Blue and a Gray Weimaraner is in the tone of the color, not the deepness or darkness of the color. All Weimaraners, Blue or Gray, can be lighter or darker.

Are Weimaraners only GREY?

As mentioned above, you should keep in mind that the only true Weimaraner colors, by breed standard, is grey. This includes shades of grey such as mouse grey, silver grey, and silver.

Do Weimaraners get winter coats?

Not only does this breed-specific winter coat provide your Weimaraner relief from harsh weather, but you’ll find the coat is easy to put on and keep on your Weimaraner.

Are Blue Weimaraners rare?

Many breeders target them for their coat color alone and sell Blue Weimaraners as “rare.” Blue Weimaraners are not rare! They are not subject to any health problems related to their coat color, such as Color Mutant Alopecia (sometimes known as Blue Dog Disease or Blue Doberman Disease), any more than Gray Weims.

Can a Weimaraner have a white chest?

You might hear the Weimaraner called the “gray ghost.” According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), they get this spooky nickname because of their silver-gray fur and sleek appearance. Purebred Weimaraners often have a splotch of white on their chest, velvety ears, and a lean and muscular build.

Are Weimaraners good in snow?

What Temperatures Can Weims Tolerate? Most Weimaraners have short, thin hair and no undercoat; this lack of an undercoat makes them susceptible to cold weather, meaning they won’t do too well during the winter.

How cold is too cold for a Weimaraner?

How cold is too cold for Weimaraner? Less than 5 degrees Celsius or 40 degrees Fahrenheit is too cold for Weimaraners. More than the range is bearable for adult Weimaraners. If the Weimaraner is a puppy or aged dog, he might not bear less than 7 or 8 degrees Celsius.

How rare is a Weimaraner?

Every year there are more than 10 thousand Weimaraners born in North America alone! Oh, did I mention that our Weimaraners hunt? Yes indeed, they are among the 1% of the breed that actually do what they were bred to do.

What kind of coat does a Weimaraner have?

When a Weimaraner is registered with the AKC, the breeder or owner may check off one of three boxes: In other words, the Weimaraner is blue, gray, or silver gray. This is misleading because Weimaraners appear like they’re one of two colors: “taupe,” or “dark gray.”

Can a gray Weimaraner have a blue puppy?

Gray Weimaraners have noses and eye rims that are brown and/or fleshy color. The genetics are quite simple; Blue is dominant to Gray, which means that you must have one Blue parent to have Blue puppies, and you can never get Blue puppies from two Gray parents.

What was the history of the Blue Weimaraner?

The Blue Weimaraner is basically an American “variety” that has a long and controversial history. There were few Weimaraners imported into the States prior to WWII, and it was after the war that a large number of imports were introduced to the American public via service men.

Can a Weimaraner have a white mark on its chest?

A small white mark on the chest is allowed by the standard, and personally I think is pretty cute, but it’s not unusual to see larger blazes in certain lines. White is not allowed anywhere else, however, white behind the pasterns (below the wrist and above the foot) is so common, it is accepted.

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