I just recently got a new puppy Weimeraner. He's a beautiful dog but has definitely provided challenges that I've received from no other dog I've ever owned.
I was speaking to a co-worker shortly after I got him. He told me I should have spoken to him about the Weimeraner's and warned me that although they were great dogs, they tend to test your limits. Of course, I found that out a little too late!
I've had Oliver (Ollie) now for roughly 4 months. I love him to death but just today had to agree with my co-worker that this breed puts you to the test more than I've ever experienced. Much, much more than my other dog, Jake who's a Corgi.
I sent the following e-mail to him:
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Dave,
How the hell did you do it, man? This dog is THE most unruly dog I have ever had...and I've had a lot of dogs! He's a friggin wild man.
Seems to have the learning ability of a rock at this young age...unless it benefits him in a big way. He's taking the "kid" approach more and more lately. "I do nothing unless it's for me!"
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To which Dave replied a short time ago regarding his Weimeraner, Lew:
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I feel your pain brother. Weimeraner owner's are a close knit fraternity of people who are gluttons for pain. Here's a quick list if it makes you feel any better:
Lew has....
- Escaped at Manchester airport out of his kennel and ran out on the runway
- Eaten 3 dog beds including the zipper on one (vet bill)
- Jumped through a closed window (fortunately not hurt)
- Lost half his ear to frostbite in ND because he refused to come inside after playing in the first snow of the season
- Jumped into a barbed wire fence creating several holes in his chest (surgery)
- Ate a water meter off the side of our house
- Chewed through 2 seatbelts in the family automobile
- Soiled our neighbors brand new couch
- Gone to the bathroom and thrown up in every room of every house I've ever owned
- Grabs all of my shirts off the hangers in my closet and builds a dog bed every day (see bullet 2 above)
- I've been called on many occasions from local police stations after finding him in many different New England towns.
That's just the beginning! Enjoy your Weimeraner!
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Ollie and I are currently bonding in my office while I'm posting this story. I've decided that I have the best Weimeraner in the world with absolutley no complaints! I must have gotten the "Saint" of the breed...
Hope you enjoyed what I thought was one of the funniest e-mails I've ever received (with the exception of the surgery of course)
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