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Your Weimaraner’s Personalised Genetic Information Book
Personalised Genetic Vet Care is a program using the latest genetic information to personalise your pet’s
health care.
Your Weimaraner’s personalised genetic information book forms the basis of your pet’s health care and
general wellness program. A summary of the book contents is provided below:
Chapter 1: Ancestral genetics (3 pages)
General Breed Description:
The Weimaraner, nicknamed the “grey ghost” for its coat colouring, or the Weim for short, is a medium to
large sized dog. The coat colour can range from silver to charcoal blue to mouse grey. The coat is short
and dense, with a sleek topcoat. There is also a long haired Weimaraner, which is the same as the short
haired variety, other than the length of the coat, which has a soft, long haired topcoat and feathering on
the ears, tail, limbs, belly and chest...
History:
The Weimaraner was bred in Germany to be an all purpose hunting dog, able to track, point and retrieve.
They were used to hunt large game such as deer and boar, as well as smaller game such as foxes and
birds. They are capable swimmers and are well able to retrieve from water. It is believed by some that
the breed originated in the court of Grand Duke Karl August, who ruled over a territory that included the
city of Weimar, which became a centre of art and literature under his reign...
Breed Temperament and Behaviour:
Due to their heritage as a true family member, the Weimaraner needs to live with their family, and will
not do well if kennelled or housed outside. They are prone to separation anxiety if left alone for periods of
time. They are also a high energy breed that requires a lot of attention and exercise to avoid behavioural
problems. They retain a strong prey drive, and will not hesitate to run down animals they consider game,
including birds, small pets, and in rural areas even sheep...
Requirements/Needs:
The Weimaraner needs to be a member of the family, and live inside as one of the family to be happy.
They also need a lot of exercise, as they have endless energy to burn. Taking up some kind of athletic
pastime would best suit this breed. Their coat is low maintenance, although they do shed a moderate
amount of hair...
Best Suited for:
Athletic singles, couples, or families with older children. Not well suited to the elderly or young children
due to their somewhat boisterous nature, especially when young...
Chapter 2: Genetic Disease (7 pages)
This section contains a detailed description of the 10 most significant diseases particularly common to the
Weimaraner. Information includes screening for, diagnosis and treatment of these conditions.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is a developmental problem of the hip joint that causes “loose” hip joints (hip joint laxity) and
leads to degenerative joint disease (arthritis). The Orthopedic Foundation of America estimates the prevalence of dysplastic hips in Samoyeds to be approximately 11%.
Hip dysplasia can be painful at 5-10 months of age, and affected dogs may have trouble with walking up
stairs, or show stiffness after exercise. Pain more commonly starts as the dog gets older, and can become
very severe or crippling as the dog ages and arthritic changes occur in the joints...
Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV, or “Bloat”)
Bloat is the common term for gastric dilatation and volvulus, a condition that is commonly seen in large
breed dogs, particularly those with a deep chest. Bloat is a serious emergency that can kill within an hour
or two. The stomach becomes distended and fills with gas, leading to torsion of the stomach within the
abdomen – this prevents gas from escaping, and as pressure continues to build within the swollen stomach,
blood flow to the heart is compromised, and shock sets in...
Chapter 3: Caring for your puppy (3 pages)
This chapter provides you with a lifetime personalised wellness program for your Weimaraner with a recommended vet visit schedule by age. Your vet can work through this schedule with you to create the most
appropriate preventative and protective approach specifically for your Weimaraner…
Chapter 4: Behaviour and training (4 pages)
Dogs are very social animals, and your Weimaraner puppy needs to be indoors with the family from the start.
There is no such thing as a “good outdoor dog”. Weimaraner puppies need to learn how to behave around
different animals and people from a young age. This is called socialisation, and it is essential to prevent
your puppy growing up to have problems with nervousness and aggression…
Chapter 5: Games (8 pages)
Just like us, puppies and dogs will get bored doing the same thing every day. You will soon learn that there
are certain types of games that your dog enjoys more than others – for example, terriers often love to dig,
while collies and working dogs will run all day…
Chapter 6: Nutrition (11 pages)
Good nutrition is essential for your dog to have a healthy, happy life. It is critical that your Weimaraner receives the correct amounts of energy, protein, fatty acids, carbohydrates and trace minerals and nutrients
for growth as well as maintenance of a healthy body and brain. Nutrition is also vital to a dog’s ability to
think clearly, as thinking requires mental energy and the correct amino acid balance for the maintenance of
normal brain chemistry...
Chapter 7: Dental health (1 page)
You may have heard some advice about keeping your dog’s teeth clean. Many people have many different
opinions on this topic. The best way to care for your Weimaraner’s teeth and oral health is to manually clean
his teeth. This is not as weird as it sounds, and if you start when your puppy is young, is generally not hard
to do...
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