Appearance of the Weimardale
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| The Weimardale is a large dog. They weigh around 27 kilos when fully grown. It measures nearly 61 centimeters at the shoulder. Of course, its exact size is determined by the breeds of its parents and the genetics of the dominant parent. They come in a variety of colors. He can be fawn with the black back characteristic of the Airedale. It can be gray, silver, black, fawn or brindle. The coat is likely to be medium-length and wavy. It may or may not be coarse. It may have the characteristic beard of the Airedale's parent breed. His ears are likely to be floppy and need a little extra care. The tail is probably of medium length and slightly curved at the tip. His muzzle is probably elongated and his nose black. It may have feathers on its legs, particularly on the lower half of the paws. |
Temperament of the Weimardale
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| The Weimardale is a very intelligent and courageous dog. It is good with all members of the family, but is particularly good with children. Some owners report that the Weimardale is very protective of young children. Weimardales don't like to be alone, and are happiest when surrounded by their loving family. If his family is away for long hours, he may be prone to separation anxiety. This means his tendency to chew or dig can cause him problems. For this problem, you can kennel train him. Get him used to the kennel, place some of his favorite toys inside the kennel and he'll begin to understand that the kennel is a safe place that belongs exclusively to him. He gets on well with other dogs, but you'll need to socialize him early on to other types of pets. He's ideal for all types of owners, including first-time dog owners. |
Needs and activities of the Weimardale
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| The Weimardale is a moderately active dog. He'll need half an hour to forty-five minutes of playtime a day to keep him happy and healthy. He'll enjoy outings to the dog park, and will certainly appreciate interaction with other dogs. He'll also be happy to accompany you on brisk walks around the neighborhood. The Weimardale is a great swimmer, and will gladly jump into the water with you. Don't forget, however, that it's a hunter at heart. A Weimardale should never be left outside unsupervised. He needs a fenced-in area to play outside. Although an electric fence can keep the Weimardale in its garden, this fence won't prevent foreign dogs from entering this hybrid's territory. Your Weimardale will be happy to snuggle up to you at the end of the day. |
Maintenance of the Weimardale
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| The Weimardale doesn't require much maintenance. However, as it's a large dog, it's a good idea to start a grooming regime with it from an early age, so it knows what to expect at grooming time. Brush him weekly to remove dead hairs and dander. However, he doesn't shed very often. Brush his teeth two or three times a week to prevent tartar build-up and bad breath. If you want to avoid cavities and tooth loss, brush his teeth every day. Trim his nails every two weeks, unless he wears them out on his own. Long nails are more likely to tear and crack, which can be painful for your dog. |
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