The Slovenský Hrubosrstý Stavač

Grey (Aucassin Momo at Galody).  Photo by Joanna Silverman

(Or Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer, to you and me) “It’s a what?”, is usually the response I get when I tell someone what breed my dog is. And that’s when I’ve given them the English translation. When they guess, they come up with an Irish Wolfhound as a suggestion. Which would be about right for [...]

Confused about Vaccines?

If you’ve been in Weimaraners for any length of time, or even as a newcomer to the breed, you’ve probably heard that Weimaraners can be predisposed to vaccine reactions. Depending on where you have heard this information, you may be in a panic, and I really can’t blame you! Your vet tells you one thing, your breeder [...]

Walk Your Weim Without Setting Back Training

There are a million (maybe more) articles on the internet about how to stop your dog from pulling you down the street while you try to enjoy a walk with your pooch.  It’s a common problem, and Weims seem to be particularly bad! For some reason a lot of these sites claim that teaching a dog [...]

Stoli Makes History – First AKC Grand Champion!

This is not only a story about a Weimaraner becoming the first AKC Grand Champion; it’s a story of one woman’s committment to the Weim as a versatile dog and her dedication to the breed. Liz Krupinski had already been in Weimaraners for 12 years in 2006 when she found just the right sire, Lucchese [...]

The Fundamentals of Early Puppy Training

Get the printable pdf version of this article here. How would you like your next 12-week-old puppy to come when called and stay where you put it? Puppies are capable of an incredible amount of learning. Take a look at this videos of of a nine-week old puppy performing fundamental aspects of high-level competition obedience. This [...]