This page is still in the works (the pictures need to be taken and added) but I thought it might be helpful to list this part for now.

Below are some grooming ideas to help keep Weimaraners looking their best!  A lot of people think that because Weimaraner's  have a short coat, there isn't much care involved.  In fact, I have searched all over the internet and in books exclusively about Weimaraners and coat care doesn't seem to be covered that well.   True, Weimaraners aren't as high maintenance as a long-coated breed would be, but you can take your Weim from average to sleek and shiny with the following tips:

Make the investment to feed your dog a high quality food with a long-standing reputation for research and healthy ingredients.  Check the label to make sure that there are no artificial colors, additives or preservatives.  Ask your vet and friends what feed they recommend and have had good results with.  We add one squeezed capsule of Omega 3, 6, 9 oil to their feed each day to help develop healthy skin and a beautiful, shiny coat.

I clean the ears first so that when they are getting their bath, the sour smell is washed away.  Dirty ears are one of  the main causes for ear infections, ear mites, yeast infection and that doggy smell that many dogs seem to always have.

Hold the ear up and forward then put several drops of ear cleanser in an ear canal(ProEar is a Top Performance Brand product that is professionally formulated to remove ear wax and reduce ear odors, can be used for dogs or cats).  Massage the base of the ear.  Let fluid remain in the ear canal for a few seconds.  Allow pet to shake out residue.  Do the other ear.

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Next, use Q-Tips to remove the dirt and debris, being careful not to go too deep into the ear canal (which can cause serious damage).

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Bathe your Weimaraner.

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For the final rinse, fill a plastic pitcher and add about 1/4 cup of vinegar, pour over the entire coat and under the ear area, then rinse again.  This helps remove any doggy smell.

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Train  your young puppy early on to stand still on the table for ease in grooming.

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Below are pictures of incorrectly and correctly trimmed nails.  It's important to keep the nails short so that the feet develop and stay nice and tight.  Long nails make the toes splay and turn the feet off to the side.  If your Weimaraner's nails are too long right now, focus on trimming them back a bit every week to get the vein inside the nail to recede back.  In case you trim the nail too short, and it starts to bleed, styptic powder can be used to stop the bleeding.  Put some of  the powder on your finger then press and hold it onto the end of the injured nail until the blood stops flowing.

Trim the whiskers, being careful not to injure your dog with the sharp scissor points.  I try to keep the eye covered with my hand just to make sure that they don't jerk and get their eye injured.

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Use the Zoom Groom tool in a circular motion and against the lay of the coat to scruff up the dead coat.

This next point will sound very strange!  I have searched everywhere for a grooming tool to remove the dead, short coat on Weimaraners.  The zoom groom tool works well to scruff up dead coat , but I did not have good success with getting a nice finished look using just that.  After buying all different kinds of grooming tools (which didn't work!) I got the idea of using a hacksaw blade, which is a smaller version of the shedding blade that is used on horses.  Wow, when I saw how great this worked I couldn't believe it!  I've been kind of embarrassed to recommend this to people because it sounds ridiculous, but it really works!   

Holding the blade with two hands, pull the serrated edges over the coat, being careful of bony areas over the shoulders, hips, and the top of the head.  I don't usually use this on the legs unless they absolutely need it (not usually).  You will find that one side strips better.  Flip the blade to see which side works best.  Usually this will need to be done during the shedding season only.

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Hopefully these tips have been a help to you.  I'm always open to new suggestions so if you have any ideas that would improve things, let me know!  Enjoy your handsome guy or gal!