Weimador
Designer Mixed Breed - Weimaraner x Labrador - Athletic All-Rounder
55-90 lbsWeight
21-27 inHeight
10-14 yrsLifespan
Gray, Silver, Yellow, Black, ChocolateColors
Designer Mixed Breed - Weimaraner x Labrador - Athletic All-Rounder
The Weimador is a designer crossbreed that blends two distinct dogs: the Weimaraner, the sleek 'Grey Ghost' hunting dog, and the Labrador Retriever, the friendly, world-favorite gundog. Breeders combine the two hoping to pair the Weimaraner's best traits — athletic drive and intense attachment to its family — with the Labrador Retriever's easygoing, people-loving nature, all in one companion.
As a first-generation mix, the Weimador is not a standardized breed, so puppies — even littermates — can vary in size, coat, and personality depending on which parent they take after. Most are large dogs, typically weighing around the range shown above. The best way to picture an individual Weimador is to get to know both parent breeds.
As a first-generation mix, the Weimador is not a standardized breed, so puppies — even littermates — can vary in size, coat, and personality depending on which parent they take after. Most are large dogs, typically weighing around the range shown above. The best way to picture an individual Weimador is to get to know both parent breeds.
Weimadors tend to be energetic, devoted, and fearless — and, from the Labrador Retriever side, friendly, outgoing, and eager to please. From its Weimaraner parent it often inherits athletic drive and intense attachment to its family, while the Labrador Retriever contributes an easygoing, people-loving nature. The blend usually makes an affectionate, family-oriented companion, but because temperament can lean either way, early socialization and consistent, positive handling are important to bring out the best of both parents.
This is an energetic mix that needs a solid hour or more of vigorous exercise every day, plus mental challenges to stay happy. Long walks, running, active play, and training games all help burn off its energy — without enough outlet it can become bored and destructive.
The coat is low-maintenance — a weekly brush and occasional bath are usually enough. Stay consistent with nail trims, ear checks, and dental care, which matter for dogs of every coat type.
The Weimador responds best to patient, consistent, reward-based training and early socialization. Short, upbeat sessions work better than repetition or heavy correction. Establishing clear, kind boundaries early helps it grow into a well-adjusted companion.
Mixed-breed dogs often enjoy some 'hybrid vigor,' but the Weimador can still inherit any of the health conditions common to its parent breeds. Owners should be aware of bloat, hip dysplasia, hip and elbow dysplasia, and a tendency to gain weight. Buying from a breeder who health-tests both the Weimaraner and the Labrador Retriever parents, keeping your dog at a healthy weight, and staying current with routine veterinary care are the best ways to support a long, healthy life.
| Stage | Daily Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy | 1-2.5 cups | 3 meals/day |
| Adult | 1.5-3 cups | 2 meals/day |
| Senior | Reduce 10-20% | Joint support |
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Puppy | $500-$1,500 |
| Monthly Food | $60-$100 |
| Annual Vet | $450-$1,000 |
Weimaraners are called Silver Ghosts for their distinctive silvery-gray coat and pale eyes. Many Weimadors inherit this ghostly silver coloring in a Lab-built body.
Both Weimaraners and Labs are endurance working dogs. Weimadors make exceptional running partners capable of sustained activity for hours with proper conditioning.