Today, class, we learn how to pronounce “Weimaraner.”
I have written numerous times about traveling about and meeting folks, and unfortunately, today I’m here to vent a little about all the hoomans who cannot pronounce the word “Weimaraner,” my breed. Class is in session, so take a seat, sit up straight and look ahead.
The pronunciation is: Weim-ah-rine-ehr. It’s sometimes ok to be informal and say Weim or Weimar and many other hoomans will understand what you are talking about. Others, however, will be clueless.
As an official paper-bearing Gray Ghost, or Weimaraner, I come from the long line of hounds that were reportedly bred and developed in Germany during the 19th century at the castle Weimar. (Note: Weimaraners were upgraded and are now classified as a Sporting Dog breed by the AKC, Woo! Hoo!) My forefathers, the hounds, were generally used to hunt big game across yesteryear’s Europe. They were bred to hunt boars, bears, wolves and deer. I was the Top Dog on the estates of royalty. Yep, I like living in a castle. I keep telling Mike to buy a castle, but he doesn’t listen well, har har!
Today, Weimaraners are used to mostly hunt upland birds — a pursuit I excel at.
Class is still in session, so pay attention here. I would beat on the bulletin board like Ross Perot did in his TV spots if I could, har har! So, note that distinguishing characteristics of a Wiemaraner are: glowing yellow eyes, large floppy ears and that shiny light tan/grayish coat of hair. As a rule, the hair is thin, so I don’t like cold weather or icy water. As a long-term castle- (OK, standard homes here in America) dwelling breed, I like to be on the couch, sprawled across a bed or lounging by the fireplace. Always covering me with a blanket is encouraged!
Weimaraners are also known as high energy dogs. Mike keeps threatening to get a treadmill, put me on it and then attach that treadmill to the home’s electrical circuit. He would need to upgrade some wiring and install wattage reduction systems or I see many blown light bulbs in his future — I have lots of energy, har har! I have auditioned to replace the Energizer Pink Bunny, but they claim I have way TOO MUCH energy — plus people would struggle to pronounce Weimaraner. Great that you have attended my class and are up to speed har har!
OK, now that you can pronounce Weimaraner, let’s study the original pronunciation. In Germany, the W is replaced with a V. Repeat after me, Veim-ah-rine-ehr. Wait, are you paying attention? Go to the principal’s office now, har har! —Cameron the Weim
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