Weimardoodle Dog Breed Information

Posted on Jul 17, 2019, Modified : Jan 24, 2020 Zina

Weimardoodle personality, behavior, and temperament

Breeds

Country of Origin	United States
Nicknames and Other Names	Weimaraner, Poodle Mix
Scientific Name	Canis Lupus Familiaris
Breed Type	Crossbreed
Group	Herding Dog, Companion Dog, Watch Dog
Bred For	Herding Livestock, Family Companion
Size	Medium to Large-Sized
Recognized By	IDCR, DDKC, ACHC, DBR, DRA
Life Span	10-13 Years
Ideal Weight	45-70 Pounds (male and female)
Ideal Height	20-27 Inches (male and female)
Fur Type	Rough, Dense, Curly, Soft
Common Colors	Dark Brown, Apricot, Red-Brown, Chocolate, Brown, White, Black and White
Markings	White markings
Availability	Moderately Available
Achievements	None
Suitable for Apartments	Yes
Used in World War	No
Most Similar To	Weimaraner Poodle

The Weimardoodle is a hybrid dog that is the result of the mix of Weimaraner and Poodle. It will win the heart of anyone with its enduring personality.

It is suitable for an active family as it is very playful and full of lives. A novice ower also can own this dog who can love, care, and play with it. So, Weimardoodle makes a great companion for a family of all ages.

The appearance of the Weimardoole is mixed of a Weimaraner and Poodle with a narrow muzzle, slightly round face. The body is covered either with a wary coat of Weimarnaner or soft coat of the Poodle. Their ears are long and the tail is furry.

Temperament, Behavior, Personality

Temperament: The temperament of the Weimardoole is happy, affectionate, and active. They are loving and playful toward their family. It is also very alert about the things going on in the surrounding which makes them a great watchdogs.

They thrive on people’s attention, so make to provide them with enough attention.

Weimardoodle playing frisbee with its master.

Behavior: The Weimardoodle forms a strong attachment with its people, so if they are left alone without anyone to accompany them, they can face separation anxiety.

So, you can keep another house pet which will also give them a good company when you are not at home. Although it is necessary to raise them together from a young age.

Personality: The personality of the Weimardoodle is friendly, smart, and cheerful. It gets along with strangers well if socialization with a variety of people is done at an early age. They are good with other pets in the house too but can get a bit jealous if more attention is given to them than to your Weimardoodle.

Is Weimardoodle Child-Friendly?

Weimardoodle gets along with children very well as they are playful and loving towards them. Although they are good with kids, there playtime and interaction should always be supervised as kids might be harsh sometimes that your dog might not tolerate. Also, teach your kids to behave around dogs.

A girl playing with Weimardoodle — Weimardoodle playing with a girl.
Image Source: Instagram-@lugos2015

Trainability

Weimardoodle is always eager to please their owner which makes training easy. They need firm leadership and positive methods of training. As a source of motivation for them, reward them with treats and vocal praises. Start from basic obedience training and slowly move to agility training. Train them with gentleness and never be harsh or forceful on them.

Facts

The Weimardoodle is possibly bred in the United States while designer breeds were on-trend.
It is not yet recognized by any major Kennel Club except a few of the designers breeds Kennel Club.

Health Problems

General Health	Healthy
Common Health Issues	Hip Dysplasia, Cataracts, Hypothyroidism, Glaucoma
Hypoallergenic	No
Vaccination Required	Rabies, Canine Parvovirus, Canine Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis, Canine Coronavirus, Canine Distemper, Kennel Cough
Shedding	Moderate Shedder
Drooling	Low Drooler
Grooming	Average Grooming Required
Weight Gain Potential	Moderate
Separation Anxiety	High CHance
Allergies	None
Diets and Supplements	Protein: 20% Fat: 5% Probiotics Multivitamins Fish Oil

Weimardoodle is generally a healthy breed with no such serious health problems. However, it can inherit some of the genetic health issues from its parents:

Hip Dysplasia: It is a common hereditary health issue. It is caused when the ball or socket of the hip is underdeveloped or dislocated that makes the functioning of the back of your dog worse. So, before buying a puppy from the breeders, check for the health report of its parents.
Hypothyroidism: The insufficient production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland is known as hypothyroidism. If it is not treated on time, it can serious diseases like ulcers, anemia. Therefore consult a vet for the treatment and provide your dog with supplements recommended by the veterinarian.