A Silver Weimaraner Steps Forward to Play His Violin
A quiet, elegant dog has stepped forward to play, and the room has gone silent. The Weimaraner has a smooth silver-grey coat and long, soft ears that hang in graceful folds, with pale amber eyes looking calmly ahead. He wears a slate-blue coat with brass buttons and faint embroidery on the cuffs, and a crisp white cravat at his neck. One grey paw holds a warm brown violin against his arm, and a muted landscape peeks through the drapes behind him.
The dog's coat and the coat he wears are almost the same color, so he looks like a figure carved from a single cool stone. The golden-brown violin is the one warm note in the picture.
Weimaraners were bred in Germany for hunting, and they are athletic, smart and strongly attached to their people. They need lots of exercise and mental work, and they can get bored or anxious if they are left alone for long periods. Their short coat is easy to groom. As with many deep-chested breeds, they can be at risk of a stomach emergency called bloat, so ask your vet about feeding routines and warning signs. Training and plenty of activity keep them happy.
When the music begins, it will probably be gentle and a little sad. Afterward, the musician will want a very long walk.
