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

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