Weimaraner, << VY muh `rah` nuhr or WY muh `rah` nuhr, >> is a hunting dog that originated in Weimar, Germany, in the 1800’s. It was first bred to hunt big-game animals, such as deer and bears. Later, the dog became chiefly used to hunt game birds. Its gray coat, gray nose, and amber eyes give the dog a striking appearance. The dog has short fur and a tail cropped to be about 6 inches (15 centimeters) long when the dog is full grown. The Weimaraner weighs 60 to 80 pounds (27 to 36 kilograms) and is 24 to 28 inches (61 to 71 centimeters) high. It is intelligent, friendly, and obedient and makes an excellent pet. The dog is sometimes called the gray ghost because of its color and its silent movements when hunting.
