Is The Blue Weimaraner a Versatile Hunter?

If you are a serious hunter, then a blue might not be the best choice. A couple of observations about the hunting with a Blue Weimaraner versus hunting with the traditional Gray Weimaraner.

  • If you are doing serious upland game hunting in the heat, the blue color does attrack the sun and cause them to get warmer.  A hunter will need to be acutely aware of this to avoid heat exhaustion.
  • By nature field Weims get cuts and scapes.  Often where regrowth occurs white hairs will mark the injury.  If you are picky about the looks this might be a consideration. White hair may be there if you look closely at a Silver or Gray Weimaraner but if so, then it less noticeable.

Despite attempts to thwart breeding the Blue Weimaraner, their popularity is on the rise. Here at OwyheeStar the percentage of blue inquiries continues to increase.  We have spent the last seven years acquiring and improving our Blue Weimaraners.  Our testimonials lead us to believe we have achieved success.  We will continue to work towards improving our lines--both pet and hunts lines.

The Blue Weimaraner (like its counterpart gray) can make an excellent versatile hunting companion!

Is The Blue Weimaraner Rare?

It has been said that the blue coat is not rare.  This is true.  Anyone can breed Blue Weimaraners if they acquire an intact blue and mate them to a gray or silver.  It takes one blue parent to produce a percentage of blue puppies within a given litter.  What is rare is a well bred and well raised Blue Weimaraner puppy.  The same, however, can be said for the grays and silvers.  Not every Weimaraner is quality, nor are all well socialized as a puppy.  There are many factors that go into the 'Big Picture'. 

  • Breeding-- (It makes a difference who the parents are and their lineage history and we are not speaking of titles alone. A blank pedigree with no achievements may well prove to be more than the Weimaraner with a long list of titles.  We are not discounting anyone's efforts to prove thier Weimaraner in any venue, however, titles sometimes get too much weight. There are many factors for a breeder to consider when choosing a dam and sire.)
  • Temperament -- This is key to success on any level.
  • Trainability -- Attributes that are hard to demonstrate.  Puppy owners truly appreciate a pup that is set up for success.
  • History -- A breeder needs to keep records and account for problems within the lineages.  Some Weims should never be bred and some lineages do not make for a good combination.
  • Conformation -- Body structure is important in and out of the show ring.  Hunt bred Weimaraners often have special attributes but it is important even for the hunt bred Weimaraner to have decent conformation.  This makes the gait and movement come together.
  • Health -- Not any less important than the items listed above.  The parents need to have health checks and with all the emphasis put on hips and joints there are many factors that go into the equation.  Blood work is a must.  Having a good Breeder's Vet goes a long ways towards making the right decision.
  • The Overall Package--looking at the two parents and considering potential offspring is a big responsibility.  For the breeder who offers a "True Guarantee" and intends to honor it, then the decisions are paramount to success.  No breeder can avoid all problems.  Living creatures have issues.  All living creature have imperfections.  The same is true with the Weimaraner.  No Weimaraner is going to be perfect on every component.  It is a breeder's duty to confer with experts and make a good plan. We get far too many people looking to breed who have put no thought into the underlying factors.



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The OwyheeStar
Blue Weimaraner  Website
Hello from far Eastern Oregon and welcome to the OwyheeStar Blue Weimaraner Website.  This website is all about "The Blues".   When we say "The Blues" we are not speaking of music, colors, or your outlook on life.  We are speaking of the lovely Weimaraner coat color that is referred to as "Blue". 

Originally, we only raised silver gray or gray Weims.  We still love the durable all-around gray color but more recently have also grown fond of the blues.   Like the grays, the blues come in all shades from a darker midnight blue to a lighter silvery blue.  In general, colors tend to be lighter when first born and darken with maturity.

Some have said the "The Blue Weims" have more health issues, however, we have not noticed a real difference.  Like the Grays and Silvers many are prone to allergies.  Some of the allergies are more severe than others.  Young blues tend towards having minor skin infections (puppy acne) leading us to believe the blue's immune may develop slower than some grays.  (We want to emphasize minor meaning a few bumps on the skin--some pimples on the face.)  This does not appear to be an on-going problem in "The Blues" as far as we can tell.  Some silver and gray Weims also get these minor skin infections.  (More information below our Slideshow......)
An OwyheeStar Photo:
Rosie X Benton 2008 Litter
10 Blue Pups in a Wagon
Welcomes You!

"Despite the fact that the Weimaraner Club of America considers the blue coat a serious fault, the blue continues to garner fans worldwide."

~Cliff & Shela Nielsen
Kula Bleu:
Storm X Zee Litter
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Boomer brings a Chukar to Cliff
Boomer water retrieves