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Alternatives to Weimaraners

March 27, 2014

Every now and again, someone asks me about “other dog breeds” that might be good for them, in the case that a Weimaraner isn’t the ideal choice. Here are some suggestions for other Sporting Dogs:

Dogs with uniquely colored coats? Sussex Spaniel, Vizsla.

Dogs that aren’t as attached to their people/a little more independent? German Shorthaired Pointer, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers.

Dogs that “aren’t as common? Boykin Spaniel, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Spinone Italiano.

Dogs that don’t need as much exercise? Clumber Spaniel. 

Dogs that are hypoallergenic? Irish Water Spaniel.

Dogs that are a bit smaller? Brittany, Cocker Spaniel, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Vizsla. 

Dogs that have a similar silhouette? German Shorthaired Pointer.

What dogs aren’t as sneaky as the Weimaraner? This is pretty unique to Weimaraners, so… any other Sporting Dog, except for maybe the Vizsla. 🙂

Click here to see a full list of Sporting dogs.

Below are some other dogs from other Groups that I like, for different reasons:

Hound Group

Basenji – Playful, yodels instead of barks, independent.

Harrier – A dog that likes to be with his people.

Pharaoh Hound – Small, yet sleek, with a low maintenance coat.

Whippet – Small athletes. Also sleek and pretty.

Working Group

Boxer – Good all around family dogs. Patient with children.

Doberman Pinscher – Muscular and energetic. Very loyal.

Terrier Group

Airedale Terrier – They look like teddy bears to me.

Bedlington Terrier – Want a dog that looks like a lamb?! Consider this breed.

Kerry Blue Terrier – Love the beautiful blue color.

Wire Fox Terrier – If I ever add a small dog to the pack, I’m getting one of these.

Toy Group

[I’m not really a toy dog person, but the Miniature Pinschers are cute.]

Non-Sporting Group

Dalmation – Their spots make them unique.

Poodle – Another hypoallergenic cutie.

Herding Group

Australian Sherpard – I love the Blue Merle colored ones.

Border Collie – I’ve known a few of these personally over the years and I love how sweet they are.

Bouvier des Flandres – If I had a farm, this dog would fit right in. 🙂

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Field Trial/Hunt Test News

December 2019 – Soba earns Third Place in the Open Derby at the WCA National Field Trial in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

November 2019 – Tearin wins the Open Derby stake in Paulden, AZ to bag all of her juvenile Field Trial points.

April 2019 – Tearin earns Second Place in Futurity at the Western Classic in Kennewick, WA. Half brother Soba earns a Third Place in Open Derby the same week.

March 2019 – Boulder WINS the Open Gun Dog Stake with Handler Terry Chandler at the Las Cruces GSPC Field Trial. Daughter Mango earns a placement in the Open Derby Stake.

March 2019 – Mango goes to the NWA’s National Field Trial in Conway, AR and comes home with a Third Place in Open Derby!

February 2019 – Tearin WINS the Open Puppy Stake with 18 starters in California City, CA!

February 2019 – Soba wins a huge Open Derby stake (18 starters) in a very competitive trial.

February 2018 – Baja wins the 2018 Western Field Futurity in California City. Littermate sister Sookie comes in Fourth Place.

September 2017 – Boulder earns a very nice SECOND PLACE ribbon in the Open Gun Dog stake with 21 starters at the Sahuaro Brittany Club Field Trial in Springerville, Arizona.

June 23rd, 2017 – Ronin earns his JH title as well as a Fourth Place in Open Puppy ribbon at the Willamette Weimaraner Club Field Trials!!!!

March 2017 – Turbo wins the NWA Open Derby Stake for the second year in a row with Diane Vater.

February 2017 – Turbo wins the 2017 Western Field Futurity in California City. Littermate brother Ticon comes in Second Place. Baja and Zanie also earn their JH titles in four straight passes!!!

April 2016 – Three of the Autobots (Luna, Ticon and Turbo) get NAVHDA NA-tested. Scores are: Prize I (112) for Luna, Prize I (110) for Ticon, and Prize III (102) for Turbo.

March 2016 – Turbo wins the NWA Open Derby Stake in Conway, AR with Diane Vater.

February 2016 – Gracie (2014 Max x Friday) WINS the Open Derby stake at the 2016 WCA Western Classic in Kingman, AZ! Gracie now has 4 points towards her FC.

February 2016 – Bug (2014 Torque x Friday) WINS the Field Futurity at the 2016 WCA Western Classic in Kingman, AZ!

December 2015 – Gracie earns SECOND PLACE in the National Open Derby at the 2015 WCA National Field Trial in Ardmore, OK!

Show News

February 2020 – Josie earns her THIRD 5 pt Major to finish her Championship at the Sahuaro State Kennel Club Dog Shows in Phoenix, AZ.

October 2019 – Josie’s sire, Judd, earns a Stud Dog Placement from Judge Dana Cline at the WCA National Specialty Show in Wilmington, OH!

October 2019 – Josie earns a placement from the BBE bitch class at the WCA National Specialty Show in Wilmington, OH!

October 2019 – Bogie earns a placement from the 6-9 dog class at the WCA National Specialty Show in Wilmington, OH!

June 13, 2018 – Blaise goes to the WCA National Specialty Show and Earns a Second Place in Intermediate Futurity dog.

December 1st, 2017 – Boulder earns SELECT DOG at the WCA’s Winter Specialty in Ardmore, OK!!!! Daughter Mango earns a Reserve Winners Bitch ribbon the same evening; not bad for a show debut!

October 15th, 2017 – Cowboy goes BEST OF BREED FROM THE CLASSES OVER SPECIALS to become a NEW CHAMPION at the Black Mountain Kennel Club Shows!!!!

July 1st, 2016 – BOULDER WINS BEST DOG IN MATURITY AT THE 2016 WCA WESTERN FUTURITY/MATURITY!!!!

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