TradeMark Weimaraners

04/04/2024

29/02/2024

Bennett - TradeMark’s First Edition

Focused Heel

14/08/2023

Photos of Remi (TradeMark’s Identity Theft) from TradeMark’s “Duplicate” Litter competing in sprinter. Great job Anita and Remi!

11/08/2023

16/02/2023

A great perspective, worth the read.

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It applies across the board when we get inquires of "I'm just looking for a pet I don't want a show or hunting dog"

Why do people recommend choosing a breeder who shows and titles their dogs to folks who are just looking for a pet and have no interest in showing? Why should breeding to breed standard be important to a pet home? Does it seem excessive, or “snobby”?

It’s not, and here’s why.

Dog shows are a means of evaluating dogs against the breed standard, to evaluate soundness, movement/gait, type, and temperament.

Soundness: The state of physical and mental health when all organs and faculties are functioning properly, each in its rightful relation to each other.

Type: Breed type encompasses appearance, character, condition, bone structure, temperament, and movement; “breed type is all these things.” Breed type also includes a character specific to each breed, a combination of behavior, temperament and carriage that demonstrate an essence of the breed.

Gait: The gait of a dog is its quality of movement. You want to see ease of movement, unimpaired by illness or poor structure.

Temperament: The general attitude a dog has towards other animals and people.

So. That’s a very basic intro to what goes on at a show… why does this matter? You want a pet, a companion, not a show dog, right? Well, you chose Weimaraners for a reason. You’ve done your research, and have read that they’re great with family, they make excellent companions and love spending time with their people. That their good and kind nature predisposes many to be excellent therapy dogs. That they’re medium large, and STRONG with great hunt drive. Good, responsible breeders seek to preserve those definitive and positive characteristics.

Here’s an example– An aggressive dog is no joke, Aggression can run in lines as well as separation anxiety. Wouldn’t it be difficult to show an aggressive, reactive, fearful, or excessively shy Weimaraner? Do you want to take the gamble and trust someone about their dog’s history, or would you rather buy from someone who has taken their dogs into the ring and had the dog’s temperament proven over and over, consistently?

What about type and structure? How the dog is put together, able to move freely and comfortably? Would you rather buy from someone who has proven publicly, over time, that the dog they’re breeding can move well, free of limp, or a structural problem? Or just trust someone who has no interest in proving their dogs? It’s your puppy’s quality of life and comfort (as well as your wallet) that’s at stake.

Not every dog in a well-bred litter is going to be show quality- there will ALWAYS be pet-quality puppies. Well-bred, but maybe with a slight imperfection, and those are the puppies placed in pet homes. You don’t have to want a show-quality puppy to get a well-bred puppy!

Here’s the bottom line…. every day, Weim rescue is seeing more and more temperament and health issued Weims. Weims in pain because they were poorly bred. Weims requiring extensive vet care, expensive surgery. People having to remand their dogs to breed rescue because they can’t manage the dog, fear the dog, or found out the dog needs costly vet care they can’t afford.

This is not about being snobby, being elitist, thinking that one dog is “better” than another, it’s about ensuring you get a puppy that acts and looks like the breed you fell in love with. It’s about ensuring that all Weim puppies have the best start in life, and will grow into a loving family member. It’s about loving our breed enough to want to see everything that’s good about them preserved for future generations to enjoy. If you want a healthy dog, with a properly sweet temperament, choose your breeder wisely.

This is also only one part as health should be determined first and foremost with testing as well as performance for the origin of the breed.

The basic health tests that all Weimaraners should have done PRIOR to being bred can be found here:

https://ofa.org/chic-programs/browse-by-breed/?breed=WE

• Hips clear of hip dysplasia by OFA or PENNHip

• Eye Exam by a board certified ACVO Ophthalmologist

• OFA thyroid evaluation from an approved laboratory. Minimum age 24 months.

• DNA based tests (simple cheek swab) for
HUU (HYPERURICOSURIA)
https://weimaranerclubofamerica.org/huu.php
HYM (HYPOMYELINATION) "Shakers"
https://weimaranerclubofamerica.org/hym.php
SD (SPINAL DYSRAPHISM) - "Hoppers"
https://weimaranerclubofamerica.org/sd.php

https://vgl.ucdavis.edu/panel/weimaraner-health-panel

Optional but recommended tests

• Elbow Dysplasia

• Cardiac Evaluation

Description This panel bundles together several genetic tests relevant to Weimaraner health. Panel can be purchased on MyVGL. See below for pricing and list of specific tests included in panel. Price $110 per animal Order Test Turnaround time At least 15 business days; may be delayed beyond 15 busin...

25/01/2023

Pleased to announce Bennett is officially a CKC Grand Champion!

Bennett has multiple health clearances, and more in the coming weeks. Please see OFA link below for details.

https://ofa.org/advanced-search/?appnum=2197476

Bennett is available for approved bi***es only.

17/11/2022

Pleased to announce Bennett (TradeMark’s First Edition) to be a new Grand Champion!

Through some blood, sweat and tears we made it to the next chapter in his career.

Bennett is now GCh TradeMark’s First Edition NTD ND

15/11/2022

Stihl is looking for his forever home. Stihl came back to us recently because his family was no longer able to care for him.

Stihl is orange puppy from the Wyatt x Raya litter (Northlink’s Fast Is Fine x Silverpoint’s Queen Bee)

He is self-aware, affectionate, observant and intelligent. His work ethic and drive to please is outstanding. He uses the bathroom outside and sleeps in his crate at night. Stihl, like any Weimaraner require LOTS of exercise. He comes from hunting lines, so this dog is ready, willing and able to work.

Stihl knows sit, down, stay, has beginning stages of a recall and walks loosely on a leash. He is 1 year and 4 months so he is still learning. Stihl needs a consistent home, that will give him the love and attention he needs so he doesn’t look for your attention with other undesirable behaviours.

He’s on the smaller side, in the 60-65lb range, intact male, with a big white patch on his chest.

If you’re interested in giving this boy your best, please find the application through the URL below.

https://trademarkweimaraners.com/puppies-%26-planned-litters

01/10/2022

Bennett

01/10/2022

Todays Harvest

02/08/2022

Tuesday’s Training Tip..
When training a reactive dog, either fear, aggressive or even excitement, your goal is to not be so close to the trigger that your dog reacts. If your dog won’t take a treat, can’t do a simple sit or touch then you are too close even if they are not “reacting”. Your goal is to SLOWLY decrease your dog’s “bubble” so the trigger is getting closer at your dog’s comfort level. Rushing through training will only prolong the problem.

07/07/2022

TradeMark’s Identity Theft (aka Remi) qualified in novice scent with the SDDA. Well done Anita Travieso and Remi!

Remi is from the second litter of ShadowPoint’s Look To The East (Shaye) x NorthLink’s Original Six (Leif)

06/07/2022

TradeMark N NorthLink’s First Light (aka Koda) owned by Pavel Francev & April Mallon. He recently finished his field dog and water dog junior titles, excellent work!

Koda is from ShadowPoint’s Look To The East (Shaye) & NorthLink’s Original Six (Leif)

26/04/2022

Happy 2nd Birthday to TradeMark’s ”First” Litter!

13/04/2022

Raya, Shaye, Kip and Bennett

10/04/2022

Kip - 7 months old

09/04/2022

Spring time means outside training - Bennett fine tuning his fronts and finishes

07/04/2022

Mother & Son

Kip on the left and Raya on the right

06/04/2022

05/04/2022

31/03/2022

Raya on the treadmill

31/03/2022

A happy Kip on the treadmill

28/03/2022

Kip conditioning on the treadmill.

19/02/2022

Bennett’s win of Best Of Opposite in Woodstock today.

19/02/2022

Bennett at the Wildwood show in Woodstock - won Best Of Opposite

15/02/2022

Momma’s new toy!

Raya on the treadmill

05/02/2022

Showing in Woodstock this weekend, today Bennett won Best of Opposite in both limited group and breed.

CH TradeMark’s NS NTD

25/01/2022

Bennett training his heel with focal point out on the windy, cold AND frozen Georgian Bay today

18/01/2022

Went for a kick sled ride now that we’ve got a decent amount of snow! Bennett on the left and Raya on the right. Our dogs are

12/01/2022

I get alot of questions about this, and it’s so difficult to describe over calls, messages or emails. So, thanks to the Animal Medical Centre here’s a great visual for you all.