TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Glossary of Dog Terms 3
- Chapter One: Understanding Weimaraners 2
- Facts About Weimaraner Dogs 3
- Summary of Weimaraner Facts 6
- Weimaraner Breed History 8
- Chapter Two: Things to Know Before Getting a Weimaraner 12
- Do You Need a License? 13
- How Many Weimaraner Dogs Should You Keep? 14
- Do Weimaraner Dogs Get Along with Other Pets? 15
- How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Weimaraner? 16
- Initial Costs 17
- Monthly Costs 22
- What are the Pros and Cons of Weimaraner Dogs? 24
- Chapter Three: Purchasing Your Weimaraner Dog 28
- Where Can You Buy Weimaraner Dogs? 29
- How to Choose a Reputable Weimaraner Breeder 32
- Tips for Selecting a Healthy Weimaraner Puppy 34
- Puppy-Proofing Your Home 37
- Chapter Four: Caring for Your New Dog 40
- Habitat and Exercise Requirements for Weimaraner 41
- Setting Up Your Puppy’s Area 43
- Chapter Five: Meeting Your Weimaraner Dog’s Nutritional Needs 46
- The Nutritional Needs of Dogs 47
- How to Select a High-Quality Dog Food Brand 49
- Tips for Feeding Your Weimaraner 52
- Dangerous Foods to Avoid 53
- Chapter Six: Training Your Weimaraner 56
- Socializing Your New Weimaraner Puppy 57
- Positive Reinforcement for Obedience Training 59
- Crate Training – Housebreaking Your Puppy 61
- Chapter Seven: Grooming Your Weimaraner 64
- Tips for Bathing and Grooming Weimaraner Dogs 65
- Other Grooming Tasks 66
- Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Weimaraner 70
- Basic Dog Breeding Information 71
- Breeding Tips and Raising Puppies 73
- Chapter Nine: Showing Your Weimaraner 78
- Weimaraner Breed Standard 79
- a.) AKC Weimaraner Standard 79
- b.) The Kennel Club Weimaraner Standard 81
- Preparing Your Weimaraner for Show 84
- Chapter Ten: Keeping Your Weimaraner Dog Healthy 88
- Common Health Problems Affecting Weimaraner Dogs 89
- Preventing Illness with Vaccinations 99
- Weimaraner Care Sheet 101
- 1.) Basic Weimaraner Information 102
- 2.) Weimaraner Habitat Requirements 103
- 3.) Basic Dog Nutritional Needs 104
- 4.) Breeding Information 105
- Index 108
- References 118