Weimaraners are latecomers to the world of pet dogs, hardly known outside of Germany until the 1930′s and 40′s. Bred as highly prized, elegant gundogs, the Weimaraner was an all purpose family dog, capable of guarding the home, hunting with the family, and being loving and loyal towards children. As ownership was restricted, the breed often lived with the family. This was unusual, as hunting dogs were typically kept in kennels in packs. The babying tendency of its owners through its breeding history produced a dog that needed to be near humans and now hates being put into kennels.

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The Weimaraner can suffer badly from separation anxiety and may start to panic if separated from its owner. Fortunately, the anxiety frequently becomes less pronounced as the dog grows older. The Weimaraner’s happy, lively temperament has endeared it to many families. A properly trained Weimaraner is a companion that will never leave its master’s side. Many Weimaraners tend to lean on their owner when sitting or standing, and most will insist on sleeping on their owner’s bed unless trained otherwise.