Bolt Looking Good
Bolt investigates the Bird Feeding Station
Breeder’s Note: About exactly a year ago, we exported two blue Weims to the UK. They went to a lovely couple who live and work on a large shooting estate in Norfolk. Marie Claire has more than eight years experience with the Weimaraner. She also raises and shows horses, and she is personally very involved in the hunting aspect. William is the head gamekeeper. To his credit, he is one of the youngest head gamekeepers in the UK. He has worked on the estate for more than 13 years. It is noteworthy too, that he has trained gun dogs for longer than he has been a gamekeeper. So, when the opportunity presented itself, we wanted to see if it was possible. After about almost six months of work and planning, we were able to meet the criteria and arrange the transport. It was no small undertaking. Bolt and Pete were accompanied during the transport to the UK, which made things much better for them. As you might guess, the trip and the transition was hard on them, but a year later they are thriving and making us proud!
Last month, we received a note from someone in the UK who wanted to thank us for making this opportunity possible. What a lovely gesture it was to write to us, but they love their puppy.
Marie Claire reports: Bolt is so eager to please and needs constant stimulation to keep her happy.
Pete on the go
She permenantly hunts and is always on the go. She is so driven. Of all her traits, the one we love the most is her smiling. She doesn’t stop smiling!
As you know, Pete bonded instantly to me, and has not took much interest in working for Will. Regardless, he has done well already as a Stud Dog.
Pete looking good too!
We are pleased with him, but he is a Mama’s boy. He has good hunt instinct, and attributes that benefit our breeding program. We plan to raise a litter this spring with Liezel who is due in season anytime Feb to April ( and she is showing early signs now according to Pete),
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Note: Regardless of what you think about the Blue Weimaraner, they exist. The Weimaraner is a sporting breed. For this reason, one of the biggest complaints about the blues, is few are proven in the field. We believe if more effort is made to prove them in the field, they can receive some validation. Some Americans want to form a separate breed club for the blue, and break off from the Weimaraner. We see that option as having many pros and cons; those of which would take a great deal of time to address. Let is suffice to say, the Blue Weimaraner can be registered with AKC, but is not allowed to compete in AKC or WCA Show events. There are other events in which the blue can compete and earn a title. There are avenues whereby the blue can receive assessment of their conformation.
