stehaggan Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Hi, I have a weimaraner puppy, "Jasper" hes adorable such a nice nature everyone comments on how beautiful he is when we are walking him. When we first got him we thought how lovely it will be to be able to stud him and then have another puppy when he is older. We are still trying to house train him, he doesn't make ANY noises what so ever when he wants to go to the loo or when he wants food or anything so its very hard. He is generally quite good but getting a little bit more ignorant as he is getting older. Well anyway we have read that castrating is a good idea if you aren't going to breed and it helps with training etc so I'm after your thoughts/experiences. Breeding from him isn't an absolute must it was just a nice idea as he is quite the looker. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyfeet Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Just wanted to say he's gorgeous - those ears are something else. Saw one near me yesterday that had still got it's tail - and was surprised how different it makes them appear. Lovely breed - and Jasper is very handsome - and that's definitely a "Who - Me?" expression. Dawn x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grracee Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Awww, how gorgeous is he?!?! A lady I used to work with has a weimaraner, she brought him in when he was a pup & I saw him again the other week and he's full grown now and he's stunning! As for castration for helping with training etc. I cant really help there. I've had my lab for nearly 8 years now & havent had him castrated & he's been fine with training him. I've recently brought a cocker spaniel male puppy aswell, don't think i'll be getting him castrated either, if i absolutely dont have to. Good luck with Jasper & hope you have many happy memories with him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie50 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 hi, he is really lovely - I want one! We have always had our dogs castrated but not because it helps with training but because vet has advised it is healthier and will stop any potential aggression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 What a beautiful boy Castrating will not make him calm or more easy to train. He will go through adolescence soon and push the boundries with you so stand firm. You will have to go back a few steps with training then as he will really push his luck. This is a pretty good balanced guide to castration [Here] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Perhaps obedience classes may be a better idea - best to do it before he is 1 year old! He is an absolute stunner! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Wow, he is absolutely beautiful. Quite a stunning looker indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 Aww thanks for all the nice comments i think we'll keep him as he is for now then I'd love to be able to have a puppy from him when hes older and keep his family tree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Oh he is just so gorgeous I've no idea about castration, never had a boy dog. My aunt had a weimaraner called Helga and she would pin us up against the wall with her front paws on our shoulders when we went to visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 My friend has two male Weimaraners; she had them both castrated as they were trying it on with everything they could! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 Well Jasper is now 16 months old and I have seen a girl available... what do i do what do i do? Has anyone experience in training a puppy when they have an older dog? I really want him to have a companion and I need some advice about how to go about the interaction between the two. Jasper is great with other dogs maybe just a bit clumsy because he is so big but I know that he will get on fine with a newbie, I am just worried about the training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 This is my girl Akeira. She's 10 now & still has the energy of a young dog. It's true that weimaran]ers don't 'grow up' until they are 4; it's plain sailing after that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 awww wow she actually looks like Jasper does now she is soooo beautiful . They are such a stunning breed. Well we didn't go to buy her in the end and have decided to wait until the summer when I should have a bit more time to train her but I really really want a girl x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 We had Tali when Jazz was 3+ years old and she really hated having a puppy around - I've posted on here about it ....somewhere....... Once Tali was half grown Jazz was more accepting and they've settled down nicely. It may be easier with a dog and a female and having two females isn't the best combination apparently. As long as you have time to devote to the situation should there be any problems then I'd say go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 I have one of each; the newest is a boy and older than Ruby, they get along just fine so long as he remembers that she's in charge! It is important to introduce slowly just as you would do with chickens. I've had multiple dogs before, often short-term fosters, and they will usually get along well with care. I swear by an excellent behaviourist/trainer called Jim Greenwood, who will go anywhere inthe country to train and advise. Good luck Ste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...