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What to expect when you are looking for a puppy.
You May Expect:
You may have to wait a year or more for a puppy.
Good breeders generally, don’t have puppies available year round or even every year.
They breed selectively and no more often than once per year for each bitch. The breeder to ask you many, many questions. They want to make sure that this is the right breed for you and that the puppy will
be safe and happy in your home.
You will be expected to sign a non-breeding agreement
and likely, an additional contract. Good breeders only want the best of their puppies to be used for breeding. A puppy bound by a non-breeding agreement can still be shown in all sanctioned events. The additional contract should outline both the buyers and the sellers responsibilities and obligations
(see below).
Expect to pay a reasonable
non-refundable deposit.
Breeders have to pay a number of costs before the puppies go to their new homes including stud
fees, shipping the bitch to the stud, additional veterinary expenses and advertising costs. Expect your puppy to have been
socialized and exposed to many things including traveling in a crate. Expect the puppies to have at least one vaccination
and de-worming. Expect the puppies to have been weaned no earlier than 3 weeks and fed a quality puppy diet. Expect the breeder
to have good knowledge of health issues in the breed and in their lines.
Do not expect:
The breeder to phone you back
if it is long distance unless you indicate that you will accept a collect call. The breeder to “hold” a puppy
for longer than 8 weeks of age. Unless you have made prior arrangements. Your
puppy to be fully housetrained when it arrives. Do not expect a warm reception when all you ask is whether they have puppies
available and how much the cost is. Most breeders do this as a hobby and if they consider the costs of showing and promoting
their dogs, they do not make money from breeding. Their primary concern is getting
the puppies into appropriate homes. Asking only for the cost is usually taken as an insult.
The additional sales contract should cover:
Terms for lifting the non-breeding agreement, Terms
for cancelling a co-ownership agreement, Obligations of the buyer in regards to vaccination schedule, Obligations of the buyer
to provide a safe environment/quality food/training/healthcare, Obligations of the seller in the event that the dog develops
hip dysplasia or other hereditary disorder, Length of time that the contract is in effect, Consequences for breaking the contract.
The Canadian Kennel Club is incorporated under the Animal Pedigree Act to be responsible for the registration, preservation
and promotion of all CKC recognized breeds of dogs in Canada.
The Canadian Kennel Club is a national membership organization representing purebred dog activities. The Board of Directors
of The Canadian Kennel Club is elected from the membership representing their regional zones and is responsible to that membership.
In order to achieve the goals and objectives of The Canadian Kennel Club, its members agree to adhere to the following
principles:
All members of The Canadian Kennel Club will comply with the By-laws, rules and regulations established by the Board of
Directors of The Canadian Kennel Club and the requirements of the Animal Pedigree Act;
All members of The Canadian Kennel Club will provide their dogs with appropriate housing, food and health care as outlined
in the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association's "Code of Practice for Canadian Kennel Operations";
All members of The Canadian Kennel Club will endeavour to enhance the role of the purebred dog in society as an essential
member of its communities where it functions as a companion, a guardian, a healer, a hunter, a herder, a teacher and, above
all, "man's best friend";
In order to preserve and enhance each breed's characteristics The Canadian Kennel Club supports and encourages participation
in shows, trials and other events. All members, whether they be exhibitors, handlers, judges or assistants will participate
in such activities with honesty, fairness and integrity, ever mindful of the practice of "good sportsmanship";
Except as provided in the By-laws of The Canadian Kennel Club, all members as breeders of purebred dogs, will include in
their programs, only Canadian Kennel Club registered (or registerable) stock which will strengthen the genetic pool and, thus,
guarantee further progression toward the ideals of the standard, keeping authentic records of their activities;
All members of The Canadian Kennel Club will undertake the task of educating and encouraging all newcomers to the world
of purebred dogs no matter their interest: pet owner, exhibitor, trialer or breeder.
Weimaraner
Origin & Purpose
The Weimaraner is known to be of a very old breed type with early
evidence dating back to the 13th century art and literature. The breed
was standardized to its modern form at the court of the Grand Duke of
Weimar in Germany from where it got its name. The 1800’s saw the
Weimaraner developed into one of the prized continental hunting breeds
that excelled in various types of game and hunting traits including
tracking, searching, pointing, retrieving and indicating the location of
downed large game. Unique to the Weimaraner was the retention of its
need for kind handling and human companionship.
As big game grew scarce due to encroaching civilization and with the
introduction of guns to bird hunting, emphasis was placed on breeding
in more pointing instincts.
Germany recognized the Weimaraner as a breed in 1896 and in the first
part of the 20th century, despite opposition from the German breed club,
a few individuals came to North America and eventually the breed was
recognized in Canada.
The Weimaraner is now used on small furred and feathered game in its
country of origin and almost exclusively on birds throughout North
America. Today’s Weimaraner has retained its stamina, its hunting
versatility, and its need for human bonding.
General Appearance
A medium-sized grey dog with light eyes, he should present a picture of
a great driving power, stamina, alertness and balance. Above all, the dog
should indicate ability to work hard in the field.
Temperament
The dog should display a temperament that is keen, fearless, friendly,
protective and obedient.
Size
Height at withers
Dogs: 25-27 inches (64-69 cm)
Bitches: 23-25 inches (58-64cm)
Deviation of 1 in. (2.5 cm.) over and under this height is allowed,
but should be penalized.
January 2008
I-35.1 GROUP I SPORTING DOGS
Coat and Colour
Coat
The Coat comes in two (2) varieties:
Short-hair variety: Short, smooth and sleek coat
Long-hair variety: Top coat is flat and smooth or slightly wavy. Length
on flanks 1 – 2 in. (3 – 5 cm), slightly longer under neck and on
forechest, belly, ears and tail. Moderate feathering on legs, chest and
underside.
Colour
In shades of mouse-grey to silver-grey, usually blending to a lighter shade
on the head and ears. Small white mark allowable on the chest, but not
on any other part of the body. White spots that have resulted from
injuries shall not be penalized.
Head
Moderately long and aristocratic, with moderate stop and slight median
line extending back over the forehead. Rather prominent occipital bone
and trumpets set well back, beginning at the back of the eye sockets.
Measurement from tip of nose to stop to equal that from stop to occipital
bone. The flews should be moderately deep, enclosing a powerful jaw.
Foreface perfectly straight, delicate at the nostrils. Skin tightly drawn.
Expression kind, keen, intelligent. Nose grey. Teeth well-set, strong and
even; well developed and proportionate to jaw with correct scissors bite,
the upper teeth protruding slightly over the lower teeth but not more
than 1/16th of an inch (.158 cm). Complete dentition is greatly desired.
Lips and gums pinkish flesh shades. Eyes in shade of light amber, grey or
blue-grey, set well enough apart to indicate good disposition and
intelligence. When dilated under excitement, the eyes may appear almost
black. Ears long and lobular, slightly folded and set high. The ear when
drawn snugly alongside the jaw should end approximately 2 inches (5
cm) from the point of the nose.
Neck
Neck clean-cut and moderately long.
Forequarters
Shoulder well laid on and snug. Forelegs straight and strong with the
measurement from the elbow to the ground approximately equaling the
distance from the elbow to the top of the withers. Dewclaws allowable
only on forelegs - there optional.
WEIMARANER
Body
The back should be moderate in length, set in straight line, strong and
should slope slightly from the withers. The chest should be well
developed and deep. Ribs well sprung and long. The brisket should drop
to the elbow. Abdomen firmly held; moderately tucked-up flank.
Hindquarters
Well-angulated stifles and straight hocks. Musculature well developed.
Feet firm and compact, webbed, toes well arched, pads closed and thick,
nails short and grey or amber in colour.
Tail
Should have a tendency to be light rather than heavy and should be
carried in a manner expressing confidence and sound temperment.
Short-hair variety should be docked and at maturity measure
approximately 6 in. (15 cm.).
Long-hair variety should be undocked and well-covered with hair, on
top as well as underneath, with good plume.
Gait
The walk is rather awkward. The trot should be effort-less, groundcovering,
and should indicate smooth co-ordination. When seen from
the rear, the hind feet should parallel the front feet.
Faults
Very serious: Deviation in height of more than 1 inch (2.5 cm), over and
under, from the standard. White, other than a spot on chest. Eyes any
other colour than grey, blue-grey or light amber. Non-docked tail on a
short haired dog. Dogs exhibiting strong fear.
Serious: Poor
gait. Very poor feet. Cowhocks. Faulty back, either roach
or sway. Badly overshot or undershot jaw. Snipey muzzle. Short ears.
Yellow in white marking. A long-hair with excessive coat or a coat that is
curly, wooly, silky or fluffy. Any grooming of the long-hair coat with the
exception of neatening of ears and feet.
Faults: Doggy
bitches. Bitchy dogs. Improper muscular condition. Badly
affected teeth. More than four missing teeth. Back too long or too short.
Faulty coat. Neck too short, thick or throaty. Low tail-set. Elbows in or
out; feet east and west.
Canadian Kennel Club Official Breed Standards
WEIMARANER GROUP I SPORTING DOGS I-35.2
January 2008
I-35.3 GROUP I SPORTING DOGS
Minor: Short-haired
tail docked too short or too long. Long-haired tail
docked. Pink nose.
Disqualification
A distinctly blue or black coat.
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Purpose
This Code of Practice shall apply to all breeders who are members of The Canadian Kennel Club. Its purpose shall be to
provide breeders with a set of mandatory standards and requirements relating to the proper maintenance, breeding, selling
and overall protection of their chosen breed(s).
It shall be the aim of every breeder to breed dogs that are healthy
and sound in both mind and body, to ensure that the dogs are true to their heritage and that they meet the requirements of
the CKC Breed Standards.
It shall also be the responsibility of every breeder to adhere at all times to proper and
ethical business practices when buying, breeding, selling and placing their dogs.
II. Breeding Principles
The breeding of dogs is a serious responsibility; therefore, the decision to breed should never be taken lightly. To this
end, every breeder, or prospective breeder, must be willing to embrace the following general principles:
Be prepared to make a serious commitment of both time and financial resources in order to ensure that a proper breeding
program can be carried out.
Be prepared to provide for the well being of the dogs, both while in your care as well as in the ultimate placement of
the dogs.
Be prepared to work hard to preserve and maintain the breed for future generations through the judicious selection of breeding
stock.
Be prepared to share knowledge that is gained through experience with fellow breeders, particularly those who are novices.
III. General Responsibilities
The following are a set of general responsibilities that shall be understood and accepted by all CKC member breeders:
Every breeder shall be conversant with and fully adhere to the By-laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures of
CKC, as well as the requirements of the Animal Pedigree Act (APA).
All litters and all dogs in each litter shall be registered with the CKC. Litter registrations shall be forwarded to CKC
as soon as is reasonably possible after the birth of the dogs.
Upon the sale of each dog from any litter, breeders shall transfer ownership and register each dog in the name of the purchaser
in accordance with stated requirements.
At all times the dogs shall be provided with proper housing, nutrition, health care and necessary exercise. To this end,
breeders shall adhere to the kennel guidelines set out in the CVMA Code of Practice for Canadian Kennel Operations, which has been endorsed and approved by CKC.
Every breeder shall make a conscientious effort to learn about structure, movement and behaviour, understand and stay current
with inherited traits, congenital and hereditary health problems related to their breed, and to have a basic knowledge of
health care and first aid.
Breeders are encouragedto regularly test for health and genetic problems and are encouraged to openly share the results
of all such testing that are undertaken. They should also follow recommended protocols for the control of genetic disease.
Every breeder shall maintain current and accurate records pertaining to their breeding program, the particulars of all
dog registrations and all sales transactions.
No breeder shall sell or donate dogs for the purpose of their being auctioned, raffled, or to pet stores.
IV. Breeding Practices
In order to attain the goal of producing quality dogs that are healthy and sound in both mind and body, a breeder must
give priority to the following:
Select breeding stock that conforms to the approved CKC Breed Standard to the highest possible degree.
Use dogs that are known to be of sound health and stable temperament.
Choose both a sire and dam that have reached such maturity that they can produce and raise a healthy litter.
Assure that all breeding documents and registrations are available for inspection and completely in order.
As the owner of a stud dog, ensure that the owner of the dam has the ability and the necessary facilities to successfully
whelp, raise and assure the future well being of any resulting litter.
As the owner of the dam, ensure that the owner of the sire has the knowledge and experience to provide a safe and proper
mating, including the diligent care of the dam.
Selling Practices
All breeders have a serious responsibility when selling dogs to purchasers, whether they are fellow breeders or members
of the general public. In order to fulfill this responsibility and without limiting the specifics of the CKC By-laws, rules,
regulations, policies and procedures and the Animal Pedigree Act, all CKC breeders shall adhere to the following general sales
practices:
Dogs must never be sold on a "with or without papers" basis. As noted in Section III. (b) above, all dogs must be registered
with CKC.
In accordance with the By-laws, the breeder is responsible for the submission of and payment for all registration applications.
Such costs may be included in the price of the dog. Under no circumstances shall the buyer be asked to submit or pay for any
applications to register or transfer the ownership of a dog.
All dogs must be uniquely and permanently identified with an approved Canadian Standard microchip transponder or a tattoo,
prior to leaving the breeder's premises.
Potential purchasers of dogs shall be reasonably screened for their suitability and capability to own and meet the needs
of the particular breed. The concept of a dog being a lifetime commitment should always be reinforced with the purchaser.
Breeders shall represent their dogs to prospective purchasers with honestly and integrity.
Breeders shall commit themselves to assisting novice dog owners in understanding the breed. They shall also encourage new
dog owners to become involved in the activities of the sport of purebred dogs and inform them about the values in becoming
a member of CKC.
Breeders shall provide a written sales agreement containing the name of the purchaser, the date of sale, a statement confirming
that the dog is purebred, the name of the breed and the dog?s unique identification number. In addition, all terms and conditions
of the sale, including a return or replacement policy, shall be clearly defined. The agreement shall be properly dated and
signed by all parties.
Breeders shall provide the purchaser with a reasonable written guarantee that protects the dog, the purchaser and the seller.
Regardless of age, spaying or neutering of all dogs sold as companions should be actively encouraged.
Purchasers should be provided with copies of all relevant documentation, including such things as CKC registration documentation,
copies of non-breeding agreements, completed sales agreements, guarantees, health and vaccination records, and a set of instructions
on the care, training and diet for the dog.
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