I grew up with Weimars, my dad was an avid bird and rabit hunter. They were fantastic dogs. We had a male and a female, Hiedi and Theo. They were both great around me and my little brother, put up with alot of crap from us when we were todlers as far as ear and tail pulling. When they were working they didnt mind the cold to much but it definatly wasnt there favorite, the cold wether that is. They are a great multi purpose dog, pointer,retreiver,pet,family gaurdian. I do remember not being real fond of strangers, kinda aloof or stand offish. I would get another one in a heart beat if i didnt already have jack russels. My jacks are fantastic hunters, not the best at retreiving, my doves always come back alittle pre plucked and tenderized, as far as finding quary they are awesome.I went rabit hunting this past year and got 4 rabits it 2 hours and only had to shoot 1 my t jacks got the other 3 for me it was awesome to watch them work.