Weimardoodle

The Weimardoodle is a hybrid that was developed in the United States by crossing a Poodle with a Weimaraner. Their date of origin is unknown, although it is believed it was in the last two decades. The Poodle is thought to have originated in Germany and then developed in France. It is believed that water dogs from different European countries were used for its development. Another common belief is that these dogs are related to Asian herding dogs. Whichever is the case, it is well known the Poodle is a very old breed. Egyptians and Romans drew poodle-like dogs on their artifacts and in tombs during the early centuries B.C. The Miniature and Toy Poodles were later developed by breeding small Poodles to each other, no other breed was use for their creation. These smaller dogs were developed to please the French bourgeois. The Standard Poodle was use for duck hunting, and the Miniature Poodle for truffle sniffing. The Toy Poodles were only used as companions by the wealthy and noble. Eventually, gypsies discovered the Poodle’s talent and started training them for circus performances. They would dress the dogs and cut their fur in attractive shapes to enhance their appeal. Wealthy people later followed the trend, giving their Poodles fancy haircuts and even dying their hair. The American Kennel Club registered the first Poodle in 1886. Poodles became well-known in America after WWII. On the other hand, Weimaraner origins are traced back to the early 19^th century. This breed was developed at the Weimar court in Germany. The breed was developed for hunting; the objective was to create an intelligent, courageous dog with great scenting ability, speed and lots of stamina. These dogs were also very loyal and great companions. It is believed that the the Bloodhound, the English Pointer, the blue Great Dane, the German Shorthaired Pointer, and the Huehnerhund were used to developed this breed, first known as the Weimar Pointer. In 1897 strict breed standards were established by an exclusive Weimaraner club in Germany. In order to get a Weimaraner, people had to be first accepted in this exclusive club. The Weimaraner was imported to America in 1929 when an American sportsman was allowed to join the German club. The American Kennel Club recognized the Weimaraner in 1942. The breed rapidly became popular after World War II, especially after President Dwight D. Eisenhower brought a Weimaraner to the White House.