Weimaraner is originated from Germany but Yorkillon is originated from United States. Weimaraner may grow 47 cm / 19 inches higher than Yorkillon. Weimaraner may weigh 36 kg / 80 pounds more than Yorkillon. Both Weimaraner and Yorkillon has same life span. Both Weimaraner and Yorkillon has almost same litter size. Weimaraner requires Low Maintenance. But Yorkillon requires Moderate Maintenance
Basic Information
undefined
Germany
United States
Life Span:
11 - 14 Years
12 - 14 Years
Other Names:
Weimaraner Vorstehhund Raner Grey Ghost Weim Weimer Pointer
Papa-ShirePapa-Shire • Papiyork • Yorkie Pap Papillon-Yorkshire Terrier Mix, Papillon-Yorkie Mix,
Colors Available:
from charcoal-blue to mouse-grey to silver-grey or even blue-grey
White, brown and white, light brown/golden, dark brown/chocolate, black and brown, black
Coat:
short, smooth and hard
Straight, medium, fine fine, soft coat
Shedding:
Moderate
Moderate
Temperament:
Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Lively, Loyal, Playful, Stubborn
Alert, Energetic, Friendly, Loving, Loyal, Playful
Grooming:
Low Maintenance
Moderate Maintenance
Trainability:
Moderate
Easy
New Owners Friendly:
Yes
Yes
History
The Weimaraner is a German breed also know as the Grey Ghost. He was bred to hunt by royalty in the early part of the 19th century. They went after large game including the bear, boar and deer. Once these large game hunts disappeared, the breed became known for hunting small prey like rabbits, fowl and fox.
They are an all-purpose gun dog, hunting, chasing, tracking, pointing and retrieving. They got their name from the city of Weimar in Germany as a favorite of Karl August, the Grand Duke of Saxw-Weimar-Eisenach who hunted with the dogs. They are believed to have descended from either the St. Hubert Hound and Bloodhound, or the Chien-gris dogs.
The breed did not arrive in the United States until the 1920’s. Before that they were barely known outside the city of Weimar. By the 1950’s they were very popular in the States with President Eisenhower having one at the White House.
The Yorkillon is a bighearted cross between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Papillon. They are small dogs with huge attitudes and big ears. They are known to be sassy and get into trouble. They are playful, affectionate and intelligent. They were initially developed in the US sometime about 20-30 years ago.
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club as they are considered designer dogs or mixed breeds
Description
A very athletic and elegant breed, muscular and lean, the Weimaraner is built for stamina and speed. They are a very unique looking breed, nick named the Grey Ghost due to the appearance and coloration. The breed has a very short coat that fits like skin over his bone structure. It is smooth and hard and runs from a blue-gray to silver-gray to charcoal-blue. The skin is pink not black, the coat is thin with no undercoat.
They should not be black but they can be a longhaired Weimaraner, according to US AKC Breed Standards. In the AKC standards the tail is docked. This has now been changed in standards around the world as many countries are banning tail docking. They have webbed paws and striking amber, blue-gray or gray eyes. The long haired version can only be produced when both parents carry the recessive gene
The Yorkillon is a small dog that can look like a Yorkie or a Papillon but most due have large ears like the Papillon. Both parent breeds have long hair and short legs. There is still a lot of first generation breeding, but most are now products of multigenerational breeding. This means that every puppy can look different and no two are likely to look the same.
Characteristics
Characteristics
1.Children friendliness they love children, might not know how big they are
2.Special talents speed
3.Adaptability Not apartments. Large dog needs room to run
4.Learning ability – Very intelligent, very stubborn
1.Children friendliness yes but be careful the children do not hurt the small dogs. This is particularly true regarding the risk of tracheal collapse.
2.Special talents – loves to do tricks
3.Adaptability – can live anywhere in an apartment as well as a home, but he would prefer to have a fenced yard to run in.
4.Learning ability – extremely smart and very obedient
Health Problems
Health Problems
There are a few conditions and diseases that the Weimaraner is subject to but surprisingly for their size hip dysplasia is rarely one of them. There are prone to
Bloat – Gastric torsion when the stomach twists itself and cuts off blood circulation and digestive processes. Bloat is deadly unless caught quickly.
Skin allergies - they have allergic reactions to parasites.
Ear infections – make sure you keep the ears clean and dry.
Elbow Dysplasia – can cause lameness or arthritis.
Cryptorchidisn – the dog is missing one or both testes.
Hypothyroidism – can be treated with medication as with humans.
Von Willebrands Deisease – bleeding disorder
Hunting Accidents like sprains, strains, and cuts.
There are not a lot of hereditary health issues but there are some issues they can be prone to:
• Patellar Luxation – slipped knee caps can lead to lameness.
• Epilepsy – can be treated with medication.
• Diabetes – can be treated with medication
• Legg Calve Perthes Disease – blood disorder affecting hind leg bones.
• Heart defects
• Tracheal collapse
• Hip dysplasia – can cause lameness.
Caring The Pet
Caring for Pet
1 Feeding the puppy - Feed high quality dog food with high protein but not rich foods. Rich foods cause digestive issues and eating to fast, too soon before or after strenuous exercise do to threat of bloat. Also do not use the raised foot bowls as they hold an even great risk for bloat. Feed puppy 3-4 meals per day.
2.Feeding the adult Feed high quality dog food with high protein but not rich foods. Rich foods cause digestive issues and eating to fast, too soon before or after strenuous exercise do to threat of bloat. Also do not use the raised foot bowls as they hold an even great risk for bloat. Feed the adult twice a day.
3.Points for Good Health stamina and speed
4. Games and Exercises – This is a very athletic and energetic dog. They need activity and will become destructive without it. They develop separation anxiety very easily. They need both physical and mental stimulation. They are great at agility, course running, field trials and CAT.
1.Feeding the puppy Feed a high quality toy puppy food 3-4 meals per day a total of ¼ cup for the day.
2.Feeding the adult Feed a high quality toy puppy food 1-2 meals per day a total of ½ cup for the day.
3.Points for Good Health – No inherited issues.
4. Games and Exercises – These are high energy dogs as both parent breeds are such. They need to run, love having a fenced yard, 15-20 minute walks per day.
Comparison with other breeds
- Yorkillon vs English Bulldog - Breed Comparison
- Yorkillon vs German Shepherd - Breed Comparison
- Yorkillon vs Golden Retriever - Breed Comparison
- Yorkillon vs Labrador Retriever - Breed Comparison
- Yorkillon vs West Highland White Terrier - Breed Comparison
- Yorkillon vs French Bulldog - Breed Comparison
- Yorkillon vs Beagle - Breed Comparison
- Yorkillon vs Yorkshire Terrier - Breed Comparison
- Yorkillon vs Poodle - Breed Comparison
- Yorkillon vs Rottweiler - Breed Comparison
- Yorkillon vs Boxer - Breed Comparison
- Yorkillon vs English Pointer - Breed Comparison
- Yorkillon vs Siberian Husky - Breed Comparison
- Yorkillon vs Doberman Pinscher - Breed Comparison
- Yorkillon vs American Bully - Breed Comparison
- Yorkillon vs Abruzzenhund - Breed Comparison
- Yorkillon vs Affenpinscher - Breed Comparison
- Yorkillon vs Afghan Hound - Breed Comparison
- Yorkillon vs Aidi - Breed Comparison
- Yorkillon vs Airedale Terrier - Breed Comparison
- Yorkillon vs Akbash Dog - Breed Comparison
- Yorkillon vs Akita - Breed Comparison
- Yorkillon vs Africanis - Breed Comparison
- Yorkillon vs Askal - Breed Comparison
- Yorkillon vs Atlas Terrier - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs English Bulldog - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs German Shepherd - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs Golden Retriever - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs Labrador Retriever - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs West Highland White Terrier - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs French Bulldog - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs Beagle - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs Yorkshire Terrier - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs Poodle - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs Rottweiler - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs Boxer - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs English Pointer - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs Siberian Husky - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs Doberman Pinscher - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs American Bully - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs Abruzzenhund - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs Affenpinscher - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs Afghan Hound - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs Aidi - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs Airedale Terrier - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs Akbash Dog - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs Akita - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs Africanis - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs Askal - Breed Comparison
- Weimaraner vs Atlas Terrier - Breed Comparison