About the Longhair

The coat length has long been a topic of discussion among Weimaraner enthusiasts. While some balk at the idea of extra hair, others are intrigued. Waterfowl hunters are attracted to the idea of the Weimaraner with the water repellent undercoat. Please read Deborah Andrews comments on the long-hair coat in the Weimaraner.

(*)Longhair-W.W. Denlinger: The ideal hair length is between long and shorthair in the range of the original coarse. It should be smooth and thick with a water repellent undercoat, resistant to weather and thorns. At the same time, it should not be too sensitive to dirt and burrs.

The long-hair Weimaraner coat is marked by luxurious softness, more of a feathering than bunch of fluff. Many first-time viewers are surprised and delighted to see one of these wonderful creatures in person. The first thing the American will notice is that the long-hair Weimaraner's tail is undocked.

The long-hair Weimaraner has begun making inroads among the diehard setter and golden fans. There is a group of dog lovers, that prefer a bit more hair.

As we cited, many waterfowl hunters have discovered the long-hair Weimaraner. Its water repellent undercoat is coveted.

The grooming is not as large an issue as many would suspect. They do need a good brushing, but for the most part they clean in comparison to some other breeds.

Deborah Andrews
      ~reports on the longhair

(*)Longhair-W.W. Denlinger: "The long-haired Weimaraner has been described as conforming to the Standard for the short-haired dog in every respect except for the length of coat. At birth, the coat of the SH Weimaraner is inclined to be rather crisp, with definite stripes which disappear within a short time.That of the LH Weimaraner is soft and wooly at birth, and has no stripes. The coat of the mature dog, no longer wooly, has a silky texture, and is straight or slightly wavy. On the upper part of the body, the coat is tighter than on the SH dog; on the lower part, it is not so tight. The outer sides of the ears are covered with long, soft, silky hair. The tail, which is not docked as is that of the SH Weimaraner, is heavily feathered so that in the field the dog appears to have a graceful plume-like flag.There is soft feathering on the backs of the legs, and between the toes."

*As reported for the Weimaraner Club of America by Deborah Andrews
Weimaraner Club of America Liaison to the German Weimaraner Klub e.V.
http://www.weimclubamerica.org/worldweims/longhair/
Denlinger, W.,  The Complete Weimaraner, p. 183, retrieved from (http://www.weimclubamerica.org/worldweims/longhair/article06.html).