General appearance
The Weimaraner is a medium-sized gray dog with refined, aristocratic features. The overall impression should combine grace, speed, stamina, alertness, and balance. Structure must clearly support the ability to work rapidly and endure long periods in the field.
Height
Dogs should measure 25 to 27 inches at the withers; bitches should measure 23 to 25 inches. Up to one inch above or below the preferred range is allowed but penalized. Dogs under 24 inches or over 28 inches, and bitches under 22 inches or over 26 inches, are disqualified.
Head and expression
The head is moderately long and aristocratic, with a moderate stop, a slight median line over the forehead, a noticeable occipital bone, and trumpets set well behind the eyes. The distance from nose to stop should approximately equal the distance from stop to occiput. The flews are straight and delicate at the nostrils, the skin is tight, and the neck is clean-cut and moderately long.
Expression should be kind, keen, and intelligent. Ears are long, lobular, slightly folded, and set high; when drawn alongside the jaw they should end about two inches from the nose. Eyes may be light amber, gray, or blue-gray and should be set sufficiently apart to convey intelligence and good disposition. The nose is gray, while lips and gums are pinkish flesh shades.
Teeth should be strong, even, and proportionate to the jaw, with a correct scissors bite. Complete dentition is strongly preferred.
Body
The back is moderately long, strong, straight, and slopes slightly from the withers. The chest is deep and well developed, with well-laid-back shoulders. Ribs are long and well sprung; the abdomen is firm with a moderate tuck-up. The brisket should reach the elbow.
Coat and color
The coat is short, smooth, and sleek. Color ranges from mouse-gray to silver-gray, commonly becoming lighter on the head and ears. A small white marking on the chest is permitted; white elsewhere is a very serious fault unless caused by injury. A distinctly long coat or a distinctly blue or black coat is a disqualification.
Legs, feet, and tail
Forelegs are straight and strong, with the elbow-to-ground distance approximately equal to the distance from elbow to withers. Hindquarters should have well-angulated stifles, straight hocks, and developed musculature. Feet are firm, compact, and webbed, with arched toes, thick closed pads, and short gray or amber nails.
The standard describes a docked tail measuring approximately six inches at maturity, carried to express confidence and sound temperament. A non-docked tail is categorized as a very serious fault.
Gait and temperament
Gait should be effortless, smooth, and coordinated. From the rear, the hind feet should move parallel with the front feet; from the side, the topline should remain strong and level. Temperament should be friendly, fearless, alert, and obedient.
Fault classifications
Minor faults
A tail that is too short or too long, and a pink nose.
Major faults
Overly masculine bitches or overly feminine dogs; improper muscular condition; badly affected teeth or more than four missing teeth; a back that is too long or short; faulty coat; a short, thick, or throaty neck; low-set tail; elbows turning in or out; east-west feet; poor gait or feet; cowhocks; roached or sway back; badly overshot or undershot bite; snipy muzzle; or short ears.
Very serious faults
White anywhere other than a chest spot; eye color outside gray, blue-gray, or light amber; a black-mottled mouth; a non-docked tail; or strong fear, shyness, or extreme nervousness.
Disqualifications
Height more than one inch outside the standard range, a distinctly long coat, or a distinctly blue or black coat.