What Colour should a Weimaraner be?

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What’s the difference between a Weimaraner and a silver lab?

Both the silver Lab and the Weimaraner boast this standout coloration. Though these two dogs are only distantly related, each gets its fur color from the same gene. However, while the Weimaraner always has silver fur, the Labrador Retriever only develops this color on rare occasions.

Why are blue Weimaraners disqualified?

Blue Weimaraners have suffered due to poor breeding practices for a very long time. And because they are disqualified as purebred by AKC, a majority of reputed breeders don’t breed them.

What color is a blue Weimaraner?

The Blue Weimaraner is every bit as much a Weimaraner in temperament and behavior as are the Grays, but its coat appears as a diluted shade of black instead of a lightish brown. The hue has been described as “charcoal gray” and ranges from a faded blue to a deeper, darker blue.

Do Weimaraners coats change color?

Some Weimaraners have a more silvery coat and some are darker, others seem more brownish. The gray coat does seem to be affected by the sun, and often gets more brown looking as they age. It’s mostly noticeable when you look at photos of Weimaraner moms with their litters.

Are Weimaraners always grey?

Though Weirmaraner colors vary in terms of shades and hues, there are really only two colors that the breed comes in; Blue and Grey. There is plenty of variation within those colors, but all purebred Weimaraners are either Blue or Grey unless they have a genetic variation such as Piebald.

Why are silver Labs controversial?

The controversy surrounding the origins of the color, with the possibility of Weimaraner genes having been introduced angers them. And if true, it does go against the breed standard so they’d be right to be angry. But breeders of the Silver Labrador argue that it is a pure bred Labrador.

Do all silver Labs have blue eyes?

When born, Silver Lab puppies usually have blue eyes and their eyes will change to a light yellow as they mature at around the age of 8 months to a year old. In rare cases, some Silver Labs retain their blue eyes into adulthood or have light green eyes instead of yellow.

How much do blue Weimaraners cost?

The average puppy costs about $700, with the usual range being somewhere between $500 and $1,200. The annual costs for this dog are somewhat low as well, though their caloric needs will cost you quite a bit in food. For the first year, you can expect to pay about $3,600 in supplies.

Why are Weimaraners so clingy?

Weimaraners are known for their close relationship with their owners. Separation anxiety can cause Weims to become clingy, but there are a few other reasons like showing affection, illness, their owner’s emotional state and more.

What is the difference between a blue and grey Weimaraner?

Genetically speaking, Blue Weimaraners are dilute blacks and Grays are dilute browns. The difference between a Blue and a Gray Weimaraner is in the tone of the color, not the deepness or darkness of the color. All Weimaraners, Blue or Gray, can be lighter or darker.

Do black Weimaraners exist?

Same with the blue Weimaraner; if bred to another or unknown breed of dog, all puppies are primarily black. (Although rescues may say otherwise, it is genetically impossible for “Weimaraner mixes” to be gray.