Are blue Weimaraners rare?
Many breeders target them for their coat color alone and sell Blue Weimaraners as “rare.” Blue Weimaraners are not rare! They are not subject to any health problems related to their coat color, such as Color Mutant Alopecia (sometimes known as Blue Dog Disease or Blue Doberman Disease), any more than Gray Weims.
What color is a blue Weimaraner?
The Blue Weimaraner is every bit as much a Weimaraner in temperament and behavior as are the Grays, but its coat appears as a diluted shade of black instead of a lightish brown. The hue has been described as “charcoal gray” and ranges from a faded blue to a deeper, darker blue.
Are Weimaraners always GREY?
Though Weirmaraner colors vary in terms of shades and hues, there are really only two colors that the breed comes in; Blue and Grey. There is plenty of variation within those colors, but all purebred Weimaraners are either Blue or Grey unless they have a genetic variation such as Piebald.
How much is a blue Weimaraner?
How Much Does A Blue Weimaraner Cost? The average cost of a blue Weimaraner puppy is around $800 to $1200 in the US. You can get gray or silver Weimaraners for slightly less than blue ones, usually around $700 to $1000, depending on the breeder and the parents’ status.
What does a blue Weimaraner look like?
The Blue Weimaraner has a distinct charcoal gray colored coat. Genetically speaking, Blue Weimaraners are dilute blacks and Grays are dilute browns. The difference between a Blue and a Gray Weimaraner is in the tone of the color, not the deepness or darkness of the color.
How big does a blue Weimaraner get?
23–27 inches tall
Weimaraners, or “Weims” as they are lovingly called, have a highly recognizable and distinctive look thanks to their silvery-gray coat that’s a dream to both look at and groom. They grow to be anywhere from 23–27 inches tall and are a very sturdy breed….Weimaraner.
| height | 23–27 inches |
|---|---|
| colors | blue gray |
Can Weimaraners be blue?
What is the difference between a silver and blue Weimaraner?
The difference between silver and blue Weimaraners is a difference in tone, not in the darkness of the color. As far as temperament in the dog itself, color is not a factor. The American Kennel Club accepts both colors of the Weimaraner but silver and gray Weimaraners are showable, blues are not.
Can a gray Weimaraner have a blue puppy?
Colors that are gray tend to be dilute browns, and colors that are blue tend to be dilute blacks. Having a Blue puppy requires a Blue parent, and a Blue puppy can’t be produced by two Gray parents. Because of this, a Weimaraner dog that inherited the Blue gene will always possess the Blue color.
What’s the name of the black and brown Weimaraner mix?
Both of these Weimaraner mixes were recently placed by CalWEAR. At left is Buttercup (black); she came into the shelter with her mom, who was a blue Weimaraner. At right is Bodie (brown); he came into rescue with his littermates; his mom was a gray Weimaraner and his dad was likely a GSP.
Can a Weimaraner be registered as a pure breed?
The Blue Weimaraner is eligible to registered under the AKC Registered Weimaraner bred as a pure breed regardless of it color. Dispite being a pure breed, The Weimaraner Club of America voted against the blue Weimaraner in 1971, Disqualifying the blue coat nevertheless they can still take part in any AKC event.
Who was known as the ” Blue Weimaraner “?
His name was Cäsar von Gaiberg, also known as “Tell.” He was an unusually dark Weimaraner, and is considered the progenitor of the Blues in America. The German Weimaraner Club issued Tell’s papers and as such considered him a purebred Weimaraner.