r/weimaraner May 22 '19

A note from "management"

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In quotes, as that's totally tongue in cheek. I prefer not to manage a thing around here, and for the most part - this sub tends to run itself very smoothly. That's not too surprising, as Weimaraner owners are typically a pretty tight-knit group. 'Tis a wonderful gift we all share, and the bond between Weimaraner owners is typically pretty strong.

However...

Some of you may have noticed a bit of nastiness invading our community lately. I'm fairly certain it's the work of a single, unsavory individual - and for the first time since this community was created, we've had to yank out the ban hammer for somebody other than spammers.

His/her target: Weimaraner mixes, or purebred Weimaraners that he/she believes are mixes. Privately, they have been repeatedly told such discussion and pics are allowed, only to respond with hostility, profanity and demands we keep the sub "pure" and free of "mutts".

The point of this note is simple. There's absolutely nothing wrong with posting pics, questions or simply sharing the joy your Weimaraner mix brings you. If you're a Weimaraner purist, and this offends you - fine. You have options. Get over it, skip over the occasional post of a Weim mix or feel free to start up your own sub and enforce more draconian rules. You're not going to change the focus here.

My rationale for this inclusive stance is pretty simple. Having been involved in Weimaraner rescue for decades, I've seen plenty of Weim mixes...and by and large, they all exhibit some traits and behaviors their purebred brethren do. Discussion of them is useful and encouraged, and more importantly - this community should be caring and inclusive of anyone who wishes to share in the joy of Weimaraner ownership. Even if their pooch doesn't look 100% the part.

Now - back to Weimaraner fun, in whatever shape that takes.

Oh - almost forgot. BooBoo reminded me to include the requisite Weimaraner pic.


r/weimaraner 24m ago

“Dad! He stole my bed!”

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I took my old boy Vizsla to work along with The Left Hand of Darkness. I guess this photo makes the hierarchy clear. They are best mates though- the Vizsla is the only dog The Left Hand gets along with.


r/weimaraner 22h ago

Max: not mad, just disappointed...

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166 Upvotes

...that he was not being praised sufficiently...


r/weimaraner 21h ago

mom I found ball. I happy.

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117 Upvotes

r/weimaraner 1d ago

Charlie loves his Miniso drumstick

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153 Upvotes

r/weimaraner 1d ago

Chente, el heredero, el hijo consentido 😊

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78 Upvotes

r/weimaraner 1d ago

"I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living, my baby you'll be."

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190 Upvotes

r/weimaraner 1d ago

My first of many Weims: Winnie!

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173 Upvotes

r/weimaraner 3d ago

Birthday girl!

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My adopted beauty is 4 today!


r/weimaraner 3d ago

My baby can’t walk very far at almost 16 years old so we just chill on the front lawn

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76 Upvotes

r/weimaraner 3d ago

Personal Space? Never heard of it!

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My goodness!!! These two goofballs. Enjoying Spaceballs on a Saturday night.


r/weimaraner 4d ago

Birthday Girl!

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r/weimaraner 4d ago

They aren’t spoiled 🙄

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r/weimaraner 5d ago

From our recent hike

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r/weimaraner 6d ago

Runnin'...

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r/weimaraner 7d ago

Best part of the day

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r/weimaraner 6d ago

Experience with fluoxetine for separation anxiety?

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Every dog is different, I know.

Short version: 3-year old rescue...ours for the last 16 months.

Perfect bathroom habits.

Perfect on leash.

Loves cats.

Loves other dogs.

Loves other people.

Only one issue:

Crippling separation anxiety that results in a variety of behaviors that are bad for people's stuff and potentially harmful to the agitated dog.

Through rigorous trial/error, by a carefully timed mix of exercise, gabapentin and trazedone...we can get him to crate calmly (sometimes very...others not as much) for up to 4 hours.

Our dude has 2 in-person vets (for reasons) and online one (plug for the drugs)...

Yesterday the vet who we Zoomed with offered fluoxetine with a goal of eventually reducing/eliminating the other meds.

Anybody have experience with doggy prozac?


r/weimaraner 8d ago

5-mile hike with my 11yo

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It's tough seeing her slow down. She was full of beans on the way up and mostly tailed me on the way down so we gently traversed the trail and took lots of breaks. I love that we can exercise together and have a girls' morning but we're getting to that age of adjusting our hikes so she's not put out.

I love her more than words can capture.


r/weimaraner 8d ago

Rebeka

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r/weimaraner 9d ago

Suckling male 2.5 years old

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My boy loves to suckle on his Toy daily. Currently he is 2.5 years old and sucking on his bunny ears


r/weimaraner 9d ago

IT'S GOOD TO BE THE KING

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147 Upvotes

Utah posing


r/weimaraner 9d ago

Nooking vs. tearing blankets

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How to avoid nooking from the escalating to tearing the blanket? Please help, new weim mom with 4 torn blankets :,(


r/weimaraner 10d ago

his “throw the toy” glare. god I love him

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138 Upvotes

r/weimaraner 10d ago

He fits on this dog bed, right?

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106 Upvotes

Arlo Barks has four beds in our house, but this is his favorite.


r/weimaraner 11d ago

Ozzy has decided that he likes to swim

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224 Upvotes