The Weimaraner General Wore Every Medal and Never Cracked a Smile
A pale gray Weimaraner looks out with amber eyes and ears that hang like soft silk. He wears a navy military coat with gold epaulettes and gold oak leaf embroidery along the collar, and a gold lace sash crosses his chest, pinned with an assortment of medals, stars, and crosses. The candlelight is low and warm, glowing at the edge of the canvas, and the dark curtain behind him falls in deep folds. He wears all this with the quiet, sober air of a general who has seen many campaigns.
Weimaraners were bred in Germany for hunting, and they are strong, athletic, and very intelligent. They have a lot of energy and need long daily exercise, preferably with a job to do, such as running, hiking, or training games. They tend to form close bonds with their people and may not like being left alone for long. Their smooth gray coat is easy to groom with a weekly brushing. Large, deep-chested dogs like Weimaraners can be at risk of bloat, so ask your vet about safe feeding habits. Early training and socialization help channel their energy.
The general's campaigns are fought in fields and forests, and his medals were won in chasing tennis balls with great dignity. As for the soldiers, they respect him completely, and not just because he is carrying the treats.
