My sister has just bought a weimaraner.
It's a male, (Henry) he is 18 months old. He has KC papers. His KC name is Aragon Cole of New Marske.
She has had dogs before but never a Weim. She's been planning on getting a dog for a few years, but was waiting till her youngest child got a bit older. She didn't want a puppy, she wanted a young dog. She was originally planning to get a rescue, and had visited a few different rescues in the area, but never had any success. This dog seemed to come out of the blue really.
I've been away for a few days, and I only got back today. Later on this evening she came round and brought him with her.
She obviously knows nothing about Weims, or that particular dog really, apart from what the owner has told her.
The previous owner never bought the dog off the breeder, they bought him off someone else, they only had him 4 months. They also had a Spaniel of some sort. Apparently they were getting rid of him, because the husband is going to Thailand (through work I guess) and the wife can't cope with two, and they have had the Spaniel longer. There supposed to be no problem with the dog. They said he's house trained, good with kids and other dogs. He supposed to be good off lead, although he pulls on the lead.
He told them what food he is on, and what to feed him if he gets an upset stomach, they said he hasn't got a dodgy tum, but they are prone to it. Is that right.
We are from the North East, they bought the dog from Hartlepool. The breeders name is Miss L B Cole, from Redcar. Has anyone heard of this breeder. There is a lot of champs in his pedigree, especially a few generations back.
I noticed the dog is still in the breeders name, whoever bought the dog originally never got him changed to their name. I think my sister is the dogs 4th owner, counting the breeder.
The breeder hasn't signed the form to get the dogs ownership changed. How would my sister get the dog registered in her name. Should she try and get hold of the breeder.
The dogs Grandfather on both sides are Ch Gunalt Rover, and Ch Gunalt Finn. Has anyone heard of any of these dogs.
Could any Weim owners give me a general idea of what my sister is to expect. Are they a good family dog, Is there anything she should be aware of etc.
Any info would be gratfully accepted.
Thanks
Nearly forgot, what colour does this breed come in, I thought they were all blue, but he doesn't seem blue to me. His head seems silvery grey, but his body looks darker, more beige coloured.
Mitch.

Hi Mitch

Don't know anything at all about them but look here; http://www.gunaltweimaraners.co.uk/ 
for Gunalt weims seems that is a well known kennel

Karen

Weimeraner Breed Guide

Hopefully someone else can help with your query re the ownership

Hi - to get the dog registered in hername your sister will need to contact the breeder and get the 'Transfer' section signed by her, before your sister signs it and sends it to the KC. If reputable, the breeder will no doubt be very pleased to hear where the dog is.

Weims aren't the easiest of breeds, but are very rewarding if enough effort is put into their training and socialisation.
:)

Weimaraners only come in one colour, grey.  Although blues do exist and are bred in the States they are not recognised and no reputable breeder that belonged to any breed club in the world would deliberately breed from dogs that did not fit the standard.

Weimaraners are no more and no less prone to "sensitive stomachs" than any other breed. 

If your sister wishes to have the KC registration papers signed over to herself it is necessary to get them signed by the previous owner.

Both the stud dogs mentioned  are well known and are in fact only Sh Ch not full Ch and Finn has just died.  They were bred by Stephen and Patsy Hollings in Leeds and I am sure they will only be too please to offer assistance.

Quite frankly one would have thought that before obtaining a dog of any breed that one would have done a little research prior to acquisition

An 18  month old entire male weimaraner is not for the faint hearted; they are highly intelligent dogs that require a great deal of training and exercise.  They do not mature until 3 and in the wrong hands can become a complete menace.  They are a curious mixture of the sensitive and stubborn and do not react kindly to confrontational methods.  They are certainly not a breed I would recommend for a first time dog owner, particularly males who can be quite assertive with other males and in fact with everything else if allowed to.  They are fine with children if they are good with them!

A Weimaraner requires around 2 hours of off lead running per day, a 15 minute pootle round the park will only result in a dog that will take out its frustrations on the furniture, garden and/or become very noisy.

If you need any further help I would recommend that your sister gets in touch with the Weimaraner Club of Great Britain

http://www.weimaranerclubofgreatbritain.org.uk/html/rescue.html  who will be able to offer assistance if required.

HTH