German Shepherd vs Weimaraner

Compare the German Shepherd to the Weimaraner. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Shepherds and Weimaraners.

German Shepherd vs Weimaraner
German Shepherd
Weimaraner
German Shepherd
Weimaraner
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General Details
German Shepherd
Weimaraner
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
11-13 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
75-95 Pounds
50-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
German Shepherd
Weimaraner
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1899 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
German Shepherd
Weimaraner
Overall Friendliness
Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
German Shepherd
Weimaraner
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
German Shepherd
Weimaraner
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-85 °F
55-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
German Shepherd
Weimaraner
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
German Shepherd
Weimaraner
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Medium
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Shepherd
Weimaraner
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
German Shepherd
Weimaraner
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
German Shepherd
Weimaraner
Aggression
Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Above Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Above Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Shepherd
Weimaraner
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
11-13 Years
Health Concerns
German Shepherd
Weimaraner
Common Health Issues
Cushing's syndrome
Bloat
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Cherry eye
Lens luxation
Panosteitis
Megaesophagus
Hypertrophic osteodystrophy
Degenerative myelopathy
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Retinal dysplasia
Seborrheic dermatitis
Heart problems
Blindness
Diabetes
Wobbler Syndrome
Osteochondrosis
Cruciate ligament rupture
Pannus
Digestive problems
Lupus
Vitiligo
Paralysis
Perianal fistula
Chronic diarrhea
Nail bed disease
Myasthenia gravis
Hemophilia A
Hemophilia B
Bloat
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Distichiasis
Ectropion
Drug sensitivity
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Shepherd
Weimaraner
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
German Shepherd
Weimaraner
Breed Colors
Black
Black and Cream
Black and Red
Black and Silver
Black and Tan
Blue
Gray
Liver
White
Blue
Gray
Silver Gray
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