Unfortunately, the German Shorthaired Weimaraner is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Norwich de Tulears are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Stubborn
Aloof
Energetic
Alert
Powerful
Intelligent
Affectionate
Social
Trainable
Bold
Steady
Cooperative
Boisterous
Fast

Playful
Energetic
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Trainable
Vocal

German Shorthaired Weimaraners are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Norwich de Tulears are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

German Shorthaired Pointer and Weimaraner

Norwich Terrier and Coton de Tulear

Blue
Hazel
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Blue
Black

White
Black
Silver
Gray
Blue

White
Fawn
Brown
Red
Black

German Shorthaired Weimaraners have short coats.

Norwich de Tulears have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

A German Shorthaired Weimaraner can have a litter of 7-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Norwich de Tulear can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Gastric Torsion
Hip Dysplasia

None

Entropion
Cataracts

Cataracts
Cerebellar Abiotrophy

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Urinalysis
Blood Chemistry

Eye Examinations
Full Physical Examination

German Shorthaired Weimaraners are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Norwich de Tulears sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

German Shorthaired Weimaraners are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Norwich de Tulears are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For German Shorthaired Weimaraner, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Norwich de Tulear, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most German Shorthaired Weimaraners usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Norwich de Tulears usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The German Shorthaired Weimaraner is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Norwich de Tulears require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 75-80 pound (34 - 36 kg) German Shorthaired Weimaraner feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 9-15 pound (4 - 7 kg) Norwich de Tulear feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a German Shorthaired Weimaraner is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Norwich de Tulear is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a German Shorthaired Weimaraner is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Norwich de Tulear is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The German Shorthaired Weimaraner is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Norwich de Tulears make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

German Shorthaired Weimaraners have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Norwich de Tulears are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

German Shorthaired Weimaraners are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Norwich de Tulears are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

German Shorthaired Weimaraners are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Norwich de Tulears are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

German Shorthaired Weimaraners are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Norwich de Tulears are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

The German Shorthaired Weimaraner is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Norwich de Tulears are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.