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Hi, we are getting a weimaraner puppy next week. We’ve never owned one, but we do have another dog so we are not first time dog owners. Just a question, we’ve gotten mixed reviews on whether or not these dogs are good family dogs. We have a 5 year old and are planning on another soon. We’re getting the dog as a puppy so we’re hoping we won’t have any issues. I’m not into stereotypes and believing what one person says about a dog breed. We have a purebred West German Shepherd and he’s never once growled or snapped at us or our daughter. Any tips are also welcome, thank you!
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I’ve had 6 dogs to date, all different. When my Shep/Pit mix passed away last February we decided we would wait until summer before considering getting another dog (we also had an older female Pit-bull). We got a male Weimaraner pup from a breeder, he was at first not receptive to our other dog and my wife, after about 45 minutes he accepted the older dog. Although he instantly took to my 17 year old son & myself, he didn’t at first accept my wife, we jokingly called him the male chauvinist. Not much time passed and now he’s attached to all of us in his own way. Like most Weimaraners, he isn’t to friendly to new people but will warm up to them if they are a regular at our home. He’s even accepted our Guinea Pig who lives in the basement.
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I generally agree with Sean. I’m on my second Weimaraner and have found that they tend to latch on to one person in the family more then others. But they will bond with everyone in the family in their own way.
I have seen Weimaraner be great family dogs. But I have also seen them in the opposite light. If the dog is not introduced to children and not around them frequently, their temperament towards Children could be an issue. How ever if they are introduced to Children it seems to be less of an issue.
My experience with my previous Weimaraner was she would let you know if you were annoying her. Mine did it in a very gentle kind way.
The plus side is, the dog will eventually bond with everyone in the family and when she/he does. She will become extremely protective of her family. That can be a very good thing. But it’s important to keep in mind, strangers and guests in your home will need to be cautious around the Weimaraner.
I highly recommend you and your husband go through an obedience school with the dog. It will make things much much easier for you.
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