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A litter is being planned for late in the year for our 'Storm' CH Ghostwing Ash Brackenfire CGC. She will be 3 years old and this will be her 1st litter. We have not yet decided who the sire of the litter will be, although we have a shortlist of possible studs in mind. Her brother 'Ash' Ghostwing Ash Brandyman was the sire of our 'C' litter. See more of Storm on 'The Bitches Page.'

An Idea for a Gift

SA Book published about the Weimaraner, over 160 copies sold already!

The Origins and Description of the Breed. The South African story, commemorating almost 50 years in SA. Past and Present Champions. Imports from around the world. Personality and health issues discussed. Responsible Breeding and Rearing of Puppies.90 pages with more than 50 colour photographs.

'There are many publications on our breed, but Brian's book is unique, being "Proudly South African".One can only admire the dedication, time and effort that went into this publication. Brian has achieved what many of us breed enthusiasts have only talked about over the years, updating the history of the breed in our country, and in doing so has done the breed in South Africa a great service. Definitely the book for every South African Weimaraner owner, and for the collection of breed enthusiasts around the world. Congratulations Brian."

Anywhere in the World the price would need to include the cost of postage and bank charges. Please be in contact for a quote.

'SERIAL' BREEDING!

Please do your homework before buying a puppy. Consider the age of the bitch and the frequency of her litters before taking a puppy from 'breeders' that blatantly exploit their bitches. I have come recently to know of a registered bitch that has given birth to 27 puppies in 16 months.The bitch is 7 years old! In my opinion this is shameful and inhumane!

If your dog is being put to stud, ask for the breeding history of the bitch. Do not be party to inexcusable behaviour like this.

More importantly, how can this exploitation be stopped in the first place? I believe that the only motivation for this behaviour is money. I do not wish to contribute to the problem by condemning the unlucky puppies by having them rejected as pets.

But we have to start somewhere. If we could stop these serial litters from being registered the 'breeders' will not be able to fetch the prices that they do.

For breeding guidelines which are acceptable around the world, please contact any of the many Breed Clubs that are active in South Africa, particularly the Weimaraner Klub of the Transvaal. See the LINKS page.

It has been argued that in the wild a bitch would whelp litters frequently and regularly. But in a pack only the alpha bitch would be having litters, the rest of the bitches are only providers of food and protection whilst also taking on the role of babysitters. The survival rate of the pups in the wild is always under threat from other preditors, weather conditions and diseases.

When the alpha bitch's position is usurped by a stonger and healthier bitch, the batton is passed on.

We are blessed (or cursed) with a breed of dog that, (whilst being our life and joy), is particularly demanding and strongwilled. There simply aren't enough people who understand them and who are prepared to spend their lives dealing with the challenges and demands that the Weimaraner presents.

For those that do come to understand and love the breed, the reward is the absolute love and companionship of a single-minded, stubborn, frustrating, manipulative, devoted, protective, energetic, playful, in-your-face, under-your-feet devil of a dog.

The catch-22 situation is that to get to know a Weimaraner you have to have the endurance to put up with the negatives before and while you are enjoying the positives.

If you aren't sure you want a Weimaraner, do yourself and the dog a favour and don't get one!!

We turned our backs for a minute!

GHOSTWING 'D' LITTER

An Idea for a Gift

SA Book published about the Weimaraner, over 160 copies sold already!

'SERIAL' BREEDING!