RE: Weimaraners
Good post Snooky,
I agree lots of good dogs of all sorts of breeds out there. However, let's be brutually honest here. Hunting weims are not common in the United States. In the 1980's they became the yuppy puppy and most were bred strictly for show/companions.
There are weims that are hunted and tested and titled in NAVHDA and other venues, but they are not common, and most breedings are booked a year or so in advance.
A weim from good hunting stock is at least a year wait, but it you have your heart set on one, they are out there.
Alternatively, you could import a pup from Germany where they are still hunted and tested. It is not as expensive as you think.