The Weimaraner is a type of gun dog originally from Germany, famous for its tracking ability. They are not only used for chasing small game, but also quite adept at chasing large game. It can be imagined that both their running ability and endurance must be outstanding.
The Weimaraner is also known as the "Weimaraner". They have a noble appearance, usually with a gray body, which looks very mysterious. Their good physique makes them very fast and enduring, making them a skilled hunter.
The Weimaraner originated in Germany in the 17th century, but it wasn't until the early 19th century that the Weimaraner breed appeared. The nobles of the Grand Duchy of Weimar in Germany improved various hunting dog breeds by crossing them with bloodhounds to create this breed. The Weimaraner inherited its keen sense of smell from its ancestors. As history progressed, the game in Germany became scarce, and the Weimaraner started to be used for bird hunting. Even after the nobles' exclusivity was broken, the breeding of Weimaraners was still strictly regulated. Before 1930, it was not allowed to take this breed out of Germany. Later, many enthusiasts in the United States and England finally obtained this breed. Looking back at the history of the Weimaraner, it is a breed with a relatively short breeding process. If it is not a direct descendant, but only a collateral descendant, the bloodhound is considered to be one of the ancestors of the Weimaraner. In the breed survey, when historians traced back to the red Weimar dogs, they were unable to continue, and it is hard to imagine several different Weimar dogs without any trace of bloodhounds, but bloodhounds were prevalent in Europe during the Crusades. The red-brown Weimar dogs found near Havana were described as "having many bloodhound features." However, the average shoulder height of Weimar dogs is about 53.3 centimeters, while the average shoulder height of bloodhounds is 66.0 centimeters, and the tallest Weimaraner is 68.6 centimeters.
Interdigital inflammation
Symptoms: The dog frequently licks its toes, the interdigital area becomes red and moist, and severe cases may have lameness.
Preparation: Iodine, Neomycin ointment, Elizabethan collar
Instructions: Wear the Elizabethan collar, remove the hair on the foot clean, wash with soapy water or wipe with iodine, wait for the inflammation to dry and apply Neomycin ointment between the toes, once a day, repeat for a week.
Ear mites
Symptoms: The dog scratches its ears, shakes its head, the dog's ears have a strong sour smell, accompanied by increased tear stains, ear hair loss, dark brown secretions and earwax.
Preparation: Ear cleaner, Ear wash
Instructions: Clean the hair inside the dog's ears, pour ear cleaner or Epi-Otic into the ear canal, gently massage the ear base for 30 seconds, wait for the dog to shake out the ear cleaner, use a cotton ball to wipe off the secretions, and gently clean the ear auricle and ear canal.
Skin disease
Symptoms: The dog develops itching, red and itchy skin, the dog scratches randomly, the fur becomes dull and rough, more dandruff, and even patches of hair loss.
Preparation: Diluted saline solution, topical ointment or skin spray, vitamin B.
Instructions: Put an Elizabethan collar on the dog to prevent scratching and licking, clip the problem skin and surrounding hair short, then rinse with saline solution for sterilization, and then apply ointment or use spray, and administer antibiotics and vitamin B.
Newborn period: 1-30 days The newborn period is when the dog is just born and mainly depends on maternal milk for survival. The body cannot regulate body temperature and needs the mother to generate heat for insulation. 0-1 day without hearing and sight, only relies on weak touch to find the nipple. Eyes open around 13 days, hearing develops after 15 days, and teething starts after 20 days. From 21-28 days, the amount of milk is not enough, and the transition from liquid to semi-solid food is needed. At this time, it is easy to develop diarrhea and constipation, so lactase should be fed, as well as probiotics, or feed them goat milk powder/pet milk powder. If constipation occurs during the use of milk powder, a small amount of vegetable oil can be fed and abdominal massage can help with bowel movements. Deworming starts at 14-28 days old.
Puppyhood: 1 month old-2 months old The puppy's digestive system is not yet fully developed at this stage, so it needs careful care from the owner. Generally, it should be fed at least 3 times a day, feeding less and more often based on the dog's condition. Soak the dog food in warm water or goat milk powder and feed it gradually. Do not overfeed, otherwise the dog may have poor digestion. Pay attention to giving the dog drinking water and remember not to feed milk, which can cause diarrhea. You can give him a little probiotics every day to regulate his intestines and stomach. At this time, the puppy has a weak resistance to viruses and bacteria, and should not be taken out or exposed to cold patients to avoid getting sick. Immunization starts at 6-7 weeks old, and immunization ends at 3 months old. It is best to bathe him after immunization ends, and dry cleaning powder can be used for bathing in the early stages. Teething starts at 19-28 days old, and all milk teeth are grown by 2 months old. They have a certain learning ability and can begin training for toilet training.
Adolescence: 3 months old-6 months old During this period, the puppy can gradually move away from soaking dog food and eat some dry dog food. The eating time of the dog should be gradually adjusted and regularized. At this time, the puppy still eats dog food and drinks water. However, the puppy's bones and muscles grow rapidly at this time, requiring a large amount of protein and calcium, and the fur gradually changes into adult fur, which is a critical period for beautiful fur and can be an awkward stage. The puppy also develops dominance at this time, trying to establish its own territory and dominate the owner. Destructive ability increases. During this time, the puppy's body length and height develop rapidly, shedding baby fat, so it needs daily exercise to maintain its body length and development.
Sexual maturity: 8 months old-14 months old At this time, the dog enters sexual maturity and has its first estrus. The first estrus is easy to cause hormonal imbalance, leading to estrus disorder. Continuous estrus, no estrus, or false pregnancy have a low mating rate and a high rate of difficult delivery. It is necessary to supplement nutrients that promote reproduction: vitamin E, organic chromium, folic acid, etc. Attention should be paid to not breeding during the first estrus, and hygiene during estrus to prevent infection. If not breeding, spaying can be done after estrus.
Teenager: 6 months old-10 months old, 6 months old-18 months old At this time, the dog can eat dry dog food completely, and can also be appropriately fed with some meat to enrich nutrition, such as cooked beef and chicken. But be careful not to feed the dog chicken or duck bones, which can cause poor bone development. If necessary (poor nutrition, weak and sickly, picky eating, etc.), you can feed some nutritional supplements. According to the dog's actual situation, choose to supplement vitamins, calcium, protein, or hair care nutrition products. Do not overdo it, do not supply a large amount of nutrients at one time because you feel sorry for the dog. This stage is characterized by rapid growth of bones and muscles, requiring a large amount of protein and calcium. They have a strong curiosity and strong cognitive abilities, with deep memory. It is the best learning period.
Adult: 1 year old-6 years old. Dogs are considered adults when they are 1 year old, and they are also fully grown at about one year old, and there will not be much change in size thereafter. At this stage, they can still eat dog food normally, and there are no excessive taboos in terms of diet. However, attention should still be paid to supplementing nutrients in moderation, not feeding chicken or duck bones, avoiding salty and spicy foods, feeding cooked food and not cold food, and avoiding eating animal fat. If the dog has a cold or illness, it should be taken to a pet hospital for treatment in a timely manner, and self-judgment and blind medication should be avoided, unless you are a veterinarian, otherwise, you should be responsible for your beloved pet.
Old age: 8-18 years old. Dogs over 8 years old are equivalent to over 50 years old in human age and should enter the "old age" stage of their life. At this time, various organ functions of the dog decline, and old-age diseases occur, such as diabetes, weakened liver and kidney functions, and bone and joint diseases. It is prone to diabetes, liver and kidney diseases, hypertension, fractures, arthritis, and other diseases, so it is especially important to pay attention to calcium supplementation. You can choose to eat more soy products and cartilage, or use calcium supplements available on the market for dogs. Sunbathe more and take more walks, pay attention to hygiene in peacetime, and believe that the time your dog spends with you will be longer.
1. Can't bathe frequently
When giving a bath to a dog, of course, it should not be too frequent. It depends on the dog's hygiene condition. In hot weather, bathe it one or two more times, and reduce it by one or two times in winter, but in general, it should not exceed 5 times. Otherwise, it will damage its fur and skin!
2. Brush regularly
Dogs shed hair almost every day, especially in spring and autumn. To ensure good hair growth, regular brushing is an important step. Pet owners can use a dedicated brush to help the dog remove naturally shed hair and prevent tangling. Brushing once in the morning and evening for about five minutes each time is sufficient.
3. Sunbathe
Sunbathing is beneficial for the growth of a dog's hair. In addition to making the fur more lustrous, letting the dog sunbathe can also help kill bacteria. At the same time, the owner can let the dog exercise, which can improve the dog's physical fitness, promote blood circulation, and help grow healthier hair.
4. Deworming
Poor hair quality is closely related to parasites. Parasites absorb a large amount of nutrients from the dog's body, depriving it of nutrition, so deworming is essential. It is recommended to deworm both internally and externally. Deworming medicines can cause significant damage to the dog's gastrointestinal tract, so it is advisable to feed probiotics regularly to relieve gastrointestinal discomfort.
5. Pay attention to diet
In order to have a beautiful coat, it is necessary to establish a good nutritional foundation and pay attention to daily diet. On the one hand, feed the dog nutritious and healthy dog food, choose a brand that is suitable for the dog and provides sufficient nutrition to meet its needs. On the other hand, you can also feed the dog a moderate amount of lean meat, boiled egg yolks, and vegetable oil.
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