Lifeline Dog Rescue

07/31/2025

07/30/2025

Truly

07/30/2025

This is Beau. Adopted from Lifeline last year enjoying his vacation in Vermont, what a lucky dog and so handsome.

07/27/2025

Banjo and his pearly whites are looking for their forever home! Banjo is almost 9 months old and currently weighs about 60lbs. A typical Weimaraner puppy, Banjo is very social, loves to play with toys, does great with other dogs, and is relatively easy going for a pup his age. We do not know how Banjo is with cats. Banjo has a solid training foundation and is looking forward to being someone's new best friend. Banjo is in Birmingham. If interested in adopting Banjo, or any of our rescues, please submit an application for adoption at www.weimrescue.com.

07/26/2025

07/24/2025

07/24/2025

It's definitely Weimaraner 🤣🤣

07/24/2025

Weimaraner Breed Standard & History

The graceful Weimaraner should be regal in stature, yet with a stance that suggests stamina and the ability to work. The skin is drawn tightly over the long head and neck, and long ears are set high atop the head. A Weimaraner's intelligent eyes come in light amber, grey, or blue-grey. He has a deep chest, well-sprung ribs, and a moderate tuck, creating a sleek silhouette. The smooth, short coat comes in shades of grey or silver with a white spot allowed at the chest, while blue or black coloring is disqualified. Long coats are also a disqualification. A docked tail should measure six inches in adulthood. The effortless, graceful gait should be smooth. A friendly, obedient temperament is required, without fear, shyness, or nervousness. – AKC Breed Standards

Originally used as a gundog and companion for nobility, the Weimaraner was bred to strict standards. It was named for the Grand Duke of Weimar who is credited for creating the breed.

The Weimaraner dates to the 19th century and was first called the Weimar Pointer, though records and art suggest similar dogs may have been present in the court of Louis IX of France in the 13th century. A mix of Bloodhound and German Shorthair Pointer may have been the source of the current breed.

In an attempt to maintain strict breed standards, Germany restricted ownership to accepted members of the German Weimaraner Club, and no dogs could be bred without their consent. Any dogs not suitable for breeding were sterilized, and it was rare for any Weimaraner to be exported from region.

Howard Knight, an American, was accepted into the German Weimaraner Club and allowed to import Weimaraners to America for breeding. The popularity of this hard-to-get Weimaraner grew and the Weimaraner Club of America was formed in 1942.

The AKC recognized the Weimaraner in 1943. President Dwight D. Eisenhower owned a Weimaraner named Heidi, leading to the breed's gain in popularity. Grace Kelly also owned Weimaraners. Artist William Wegman's Weimaraners are well known from his celebrated portraits and videos.