Al Wolbach Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 I have had at least one Weimaraner since 1981. If you can survive the first two years of puppyhood they become family members and assume the responsibilities that come with it. Each of them have a different personality but each has become a best friend and fishing partner. A couple of weeks ago my wife and I, with Heidi, attended an Elite Series weight-in here at Douglas Lake where we met a lady with her Weimaraner also watching the event. After the weight-in she introduced us to her husband, Gerald Swindle. They were both very friendly as was their dog.....................Al 3 Quote
WookieeJedi Posted May 21, 2012 Posted May 21, 2012 I'm glad there are some other Weimeraner folks on here. They aren't for everybody. Quote
Super User clayton86 Posted May 21, 2012 Super User Posted May 21, 2012 I'm glad there are some other Weimeraner folks on here. They aren't for everybody. there gorgeous dogs though but definitely not for everybody I wish we were able to keep ours we still see her almost everyday but its different because shes not at our place but the German Shepard is but hes much much calmer and better with the kids not that Wiems are bad with kids she is just CRAZY hyper lol. Quote
Super User Redlinerobert Posted May 21, 2012 Super User Posted May 21, 2012 After we get settled into the new place we're getting a red doberman. Looking forward to having a dog again! Quote
Michael DiNardo Posted May 22, 2012 Posted May 22, 2012 Black Lab, Abaco's Princess Bellisima, Bella. Mike Quote
WookieeJedi Posted May 22, 2012 Posted May 22, 2012 there gorgeous dogs though but definitely not for everybody I wish we were able to keep ours we still see her almost everyday but its different because shes not at our place but the German Shepard is but hes much much calmer and better with the kids not that Wiems are bad with kids she is just CRAZY hyper lol. Previous to getting Gaston, I had kept herding dogs, mostly German Shepard Dogs. I had to retrain myself to training Weims, they don't just listen like herding breeds. Once I taught myself to use food incentives as my primary training tool, I found that the sky is the limit with these dogs. You can really train them to do anything, and I do mean ANYTHING. There are some ground rules to living with a Weimeraner. 1. Unattended food is fair game. 2. It isn't a fence, it is a puzzle. 3. The word "indestructible" on the label of a dog toy is a lie. 4. Excitement will not be contained physically. 5. That leash is there so YOU can keep up. 3 Quote
Super User SoFlaBassAddict Posted May 22, 2012 Super User Posted May 22, 2012 After we get settled into the new place we're getting a red doberman. Looking forward to having a dog again! Man I miss having a Dobie running around. I've had two. Amazing dogs. I just wish I had the room here to have one now. Too much dog for to small of a yard. It's one of the trade offs to living lake front. Quote
Al Wolbach Posted May 25, 2012 Posted May 25, 2012 Previous to getting Gaston, I had kept herding dogs, mostly German Shepard Dogs. I had to retrain myself to training Weims, they don't just listen like herding breeds. Once I taught myself to use food incentives as my primary training tool, I found that the sky is the limit with these dogs. You can really train them to do anything, and I do mean ANYTHING. There are some ground rules to living with a Weimeraner. 1. Unattended food is fair game. 2. It isn't a fence, it is a puzzle. 3. The word "indestructible" on the label of a dog toy is a lie. 4. Excitement will not be contained physically. 5. That leash is there so YOU can keep up. LOL....and true................They do outgrow some of these traits from my experience. I left food out all the time for two of the Weims I have had. but the one I have now would climb a tree for a bite of anything. About age 5 they become your best friend and will not break the rules you have spent years teaching them, something majical seems to happen. Daily exercise is a must, mine run and swim almost daily and the only time she is leashed is to visit Bass Pro Shop or the Vet. My last 2 have learned to not chase deer, you can't catch them anyway. Three deer bed down three or four nights a week about thirty yards from my yard and my Weim will look for them and try to wind them. Otherwise she ignores them and just does her business before bedtime. The deer have learned she is not a threat and just watch her. I shine my flashlight in their direction to see if they are there and it does not seem to disturb them. The Weim I have now was a rescue dog. A couple bought her and lived in an apartment. Apartment and Weimaraner should not appear in the same sentence................................................Al 1 Quote
Scorcher214 Posted May 26, 2012 Posted May 26, 2012 Jack russel terrier and a shiba inu. The jack russel is 8 years old this year and still has as much energy as when he was 1 or 2. Quote
Super User clayton86 Posted May 26, 2012 Super User Posted May 26, 2012 Jack russel terrier and a shiba inu. The jack russel is 8 years old this year and still has as much energy as when he was 1 or 2. We had a Shiba for 2 weeks just before getting the wiem we had it for like 3 or 4 days started crapping out blood all over our bed and it was a 12week old male. Took it to the vet sank 900 bucks into it to find out it had parvo. We took it back to the pet store our first mistake but took it back and got my money back plus the vet bill but they took like 600 bucks off because it had aged 2 weeks I was just glad to be rid of the thing it was pure evil lol. We got the Wiem shortly after returning the Shiba. Quote
tallydude Posted May 26, 2012 Posted May 26, 2012 I have a Labrador/Dachsund/Chihuahua mix (I know, don't ask). My wife adopted her while she was in law school, but she is my dog now. Her name is Lucy and our oldest son just loves her. I couldn't imagine a better family dog. Quote
Tokyo Tony Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 2 goldens who may or may not be homosexuals. I love them to death. 2 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted May 31, 2012 Super User Posted May 31, 2012 2 goldens who may or may not be homosexuals. I love them to death. Great Shot ! A-Jay Quote
BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted June 1, 2012 BassResource.com Advertiser Posted June 1, 2012 A MaineCoon. Ok fine, he is a cat but at 22 lbs he is bigger than a lot of dogs and he has a 60" vertical. Quote
Scorcher214 Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 We had a Shiba for 2 weeks just before getting the wiem we had it for like 3 or 4 days started crapping out blood all over our bed and it was a 12week old male. Took it to the vet sank 900 bucks into it to find out it had parvo. We took it back to the pet store our first mistake but took it back and got my money back plus the vet bill but they took like 600 bucks off because it had aged 2 weeks I was just glad to be rid of the thing it was pure evil lol. We got the Wiem shortly after returning the Shiba. Aww man that's rough. I love my shiba! He's a weird dog though. Like, ya know how when you scratch a dogs belly in that special spot, their leg kicks? For my shiba, you have to scratch the middle of his neck. If everybody is standing up, he gets mad and starts barking. He is very jealous of my Jack. CANNOT pet the jack russel without petting the shiba, or he does a whine/whimper for you to pet him, and will push his way in-between. And he loves gettin it on with any leg in the house. Weird dog.....but i love him! Quote
NoBassPro Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 Pekingnese. She's a brat, but we love her. Had an American Bulldog that passed two years ago, was a great dog, just haven't been able to replace her yet. Looked mean, always stood at attention at heal when walking, was a sweetheart. Quote
Super User clayton86 Posted August 29, 2012 Super User Posted August 29, 2012 reviving an old thread because I found some pics the Wiem me and the wife had. 2 Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted August 29, 2012 Super User Posted August 29, 2012 2 Black labs mix's, adopted from a shelter years ago. Wouldn't trade Dave and Delilah for anything. Lilly Me and Senor Dave And my beloved 2-doggy (Thumbs up for Human Centipede reference? ) 1 Quote
guitarkid Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 no. just no. no human centipede reference should be made EVER. back on topic. I used to have a golden retreiver named sunshine, a pure bred that was the runt of the litter. The best dog I have ever known. now, we have a beagle german shepherd mix that was a last chance rescue, abandoned twice before he was a year old. -gk Quote
Stone Cold Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 Great Dane and a Yellow Lab.... They're like my kids... Quote
Super User retiredbosn Posted August 31, 2012 Super User Posted August 31, 2012 My 2nd airedale. This one is 9 years old & still full of himself. I used to correspond with a guy (from the versatile hunting dog forum) from CA, he bred airedales. He trained his to hunt everything from boar to bear even birds. He claimed that a couple were broke to retrieve waterfowl. Quote
shootermcbob Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 Brittany spaniel. Didn't post a pic, but if you look up the breed and there is a pic...she looks exactly like that. It is amazing how much they all look alike. While not the best dog we have ever had...that would be a poodle...teacup size...smartest dog ever and ferociously defended his family. He lived to be 18 before we had to have him put down...tears me up just thinking about him. Anyway, sorry for the digression, but the Brittany is named Gabby. Wonderful dog, rarely barks is and surprisingly calm. Very good dog with my 7 year old son. 1 Quote
Super User Gone_Phishin Posted August 31, 2012 Super User Posted August 31, 2012 This is Maggie, our Brittany. In the pic she was a pup; she is now 3 1/2. 1 Quote
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