Meet Canada’s 16 most popular breeds of hunting dog

#16  WEIMARANER

Also known as the “grey ghost” for its pale colouring, the Weimaraner is a talented upland bird hunter and all-around great family dog. Its history begins in the 1800s in Germany, where it was originally developed as a big-game hunting dog for the likes of bears, wild boars and deer. As Europe’s larger game populations began to dwindle, however, the breed slowly evolved to become a bird pointer and retriever. Weinmaraners first arrived in North America in the late 1920s.

An impressively obedient companion with superb hunting instincts, this large gun dog is up for practically any outdoor adventure. It is adept at tracking, pointing and retrieving, both on land and in the water, and eager to please its owner.