Why now is not the time to get a puppy
Over the last few months, I have been deluged with calls and emails asking me if I know of any litters. I am not alone. I know that the secretaries of all the other breed clubs have experienced the same, as have breeders. In fact, there has been a huge demand for dogs of all breeds. And on the back of this demand, the price has sky rocketed, with some greedy breeders asking £2000 or more. sometimes for an unregistered puppy.
Thinking of buying a Weimaraner
Why do you want a Weimaraner? Unfortunately, far too many people reply, 'I just love the colour' And that is the worst reason for wanting one of these special dogs. Have you done your research? Have you spoken with Weimaraner owners or visited an event such as a dog show where you can meet lots of Weimars? Do you know what makes them tick?
What's a fair price for a puppy
The Club Committee discussed this matter at a recent meeting after it was reported that some Weimaraner breeders were charging an exorbitant £1,200 - £1,500 for their puppies. After much discussion the Committee decided that £850-£950 represents a fair price range, and that anything more and the breeder would need to easily justify the extra cost. Given that some of the top breeders in the country, both show and work, don't charge more for their pups, we can't see how other breeders can demand more for their pups.
Health survey 2019
The WCGB is carrying out a new health survey.
This time the Club is looking at how long Weimaraners live and the cause of death. The survey is quick and easy to complete so please take a few minutes to enter the details of your Weimaraners that have passed away. You can repeat the survey multiple times to enter the details of all the Weimaraners you or your family have owned, right back to the 1950s.
The survey can be found below. If you find the text a bit small, please follow this link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/weimaranersurvey to the survey on SurveyMonkey.
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