THE BLUE
WEIMARANER TODAY
The Blue Weimaraner is currently a
disqualifying fault in the American standard and is generally not
recognized by the FCI, although there are a few exceptions. As such, there are limitations to be aware
of. Read more to learn about the status of the
Blues in the U.S. as an AKC-accepted purebred dog with a
disqualifying fault, and explore how the FCI standard differs from
the AKC standard.
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THE WEIMARANER STANDARD FROM THE
BLUE PERSPECTIVEMultiple
standard changes for the American Weimaraner from the 1940's (when
Blues were specifically included into the standard) to the
1970's (when the Blues were disqualified) reflected the growing
controversy regarding coat color over three decades. Read more to learn about the history of the
standard changes as well as the
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Cäsar von Gaiberg ("Tell") is considered the "father of the Blues."
All Blue Weimaraners, and many Gray Weimaraners, go back to this
influential dog. Imported from Germany for his excellent
bloodlines, conformation and hunting ability, Tell's arrival to
the U.S. was the
genesis of decades of in-fighting over the coat color.
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