00:00Hi, I'm Wimerator.
00:11Let's go for a walk, or better yet, a run.
00:13I've got a lot of energy to burn and a lot of love to give.
00:16I want to be with you all the time because I love you.
00:19We haven't been nicknamed the Velcro dog for nothing.
00:22I'm great with kids, but sometimes I get so carried away playing, I knock them down.
00:26By accident.
00:27I have a lot of energy, so it'll be difficult to wear me out.
00:30In addition to running, I really like to swim.
00:32As you can see by my wet feet, I'm a natural swimmer.
00:35I'm generally a very happy dog, as long as I'm with you and the family.
00:39I get really sad when you leave, and can be very destructive to your house and furniture
00:43in your absence.
00:44Make sure you've got enough time and energy to spend with me, and we're good.
00:48My breed developed in the late 18th century and early 19th century as a hunting dog for
00:53nobility.
00:54The name Weimaraner is derived from the Grand Duke, Karl August, from the city of Weimar
00:58in Germany.
00:59The Weimaraner was kept as a family dog in the home, instead of the kennel.
01:03As a result, I'm very attached to the family.
01:05We normally live between 10 and 12 years and stand between 25 and 27 inches, weighing a
01:10muscular 70 to 80 pounds.
01:12We Weimaraners have a very elegant appearance and athletic build.
01:16Our coat is very short and smooth, and comes in various shades of grey.
01:19Health-wise, the only thing to look out for is something called gastric torsion, a stomach
01:23condition that we are prone to because we are such a deep-chested dog.
01:27Training is important for us to learn to control our mass amounts of energy, particularly when
01:32we're young.
01:33As long as you exercise me enough, I can live happily just about anywhere.
01:37I'm not good with cats because of my strong hunting instinct, and may mistake them for
01:41prey.
01:42In summary, I'm a loyal family dog that wants to be with you all the time.
01:45I need lots of exercise to keep my energy in check.
01:48My breed originated in Germany around the early 19th century.
01:52We are a good-looking breed with an athletic build and short hair.
01:55My ideal home is one with a yard so I can get out and run around.
01:59Speaking of running around, let's quit talking and go for a run.
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