Buying a Weimaraner Puppy
What to expect from a breeder who puts Health, Welfare and Temperament first.
Essential Documents
- Heath Certificates (both parents)
- Signed AWF Puppy Contract
- KC Registration Certificate (if applicable)
- Microchip Registration Certificate
- Temporary Pet Health Insurance
- Vaccination Certificate
A good breeder will:
- have socialised and habituated the puppy
- provide a supply of food
- provide a blanket smellng of Mum
- follow the Code of Practice for Dog Breeding
Official Health Schemes
- BVA/KC scheme for hip dysplasia (HD)
- BVA/KC scheme for elbow dysplasia (ED)
- BVA/KC screening for eye disease
– DBRG recommends that all dogs should be visually examined by an ophthalmologist before breeding
DNA Tests Relevant to Breed
- HUU -Hyperuricosuria/urolithiasis
Genetic laboratories offer various tests for rare inherited diseases in Weimaraners.
Brief explanations and other diseases that may be more common in the breed – if in doubt then consult your vet for guidance
Useful Links
Official Health Schemes
- Hip dysplasia – abnormal formation of the hip joint
– pain and lameness - Elbow dysplasia
– abnormal formation of the elbow joint – pain and lameness - The BVA/KC eye testing scheme checks for many inherited abnormalities that can cause progressive blindness or pain
DNA Tests Relevant to Breed
- HUU – Hyperuricosuria/urolithiasis
– painful bladder stones
Other Diseases
- Cancer
– particularly mast cell tumours - Heart disease, particularly DCM
– dilated cardiomyopathy – progressive weakness of the heart muscle - GDV – Gastro dilatation/volvulus (‘bloat’)
– stomach fills with air and twists, can be fatal