Dog Amendment

Don't worry, we are still getting a dog! I think that's a sure thing now because we are both super excited about getting one! We are still trying to figure out which breed we're going to get. We had previously settled on the Weimaraner. These dogs are super smart, a versatile hunting/gun dog, and affectionate. The only thing we are a bit hesitant about is the fact that they are known to have separation anxiety and are prone to be affected by bloat.

Photo by William Wegman

After watching a Dogs 101 segment on the German Shorthaired Pointer we are leaning more towards this dog. The Weimy and the GSP are very similar. The Weimy was even part of the breeding to get the GSP.

Don't get me wrong, I still the think the Weimaraner is a beautiful dog and would be wonderful to own. However, neither Patrick or myself have had a dog in a while and it is said that you need quite a bit of dog experience to train one properly. That is probably the same for these as well but they are supposedly calmer and not as likely have separation anxiety. Plus, they are less likely to have serious health issues other than those common with purebred breeding. Their coat is water resistant so they are ideal for duck hunting. They may be a slightly more versatile hunting dog than the Weimy due to this characteristic, which is great for Pat.

The only draw back to this dog is that is sheds constantly. That is almost a deal breaker for me. The Weimy doesn't shed much at all (supposedly) so that is a plus point for it. As much of a dog lover as I am I cannot handle dog hair everywhere.

We are still in the process of trying to decide what breed we want for sure so if you have any input on either of these dogs or any other great hunting/family dogs please enlighten me. I will be getting in touch with a Weimy owner to get her thoughts (Curry...It's the Spice of Life). Does anyone have a GSP they would like to brag on? I'll keep you posted!

Jess