From Flo's first shoot
Flo's first birthday was March 23. She came to us from Brian and Beth Meany in May 2011, at 8 weeks old with her sisters Stella and Mable for a photo shoot and I fell in love with her. In spite of my better judgement I decided to keep her. Surprisingly no one objected, even thought I already had three dogs, Bobbin, Candy and their daughter Penny.
Decision making was made complicated by Penny's being diagnosed with lymphoma earlier that month. Penny's oncologist said it was a good idea, that Flo would be a nice diversion for all of us, including Penny. She was right. She and Penny became inseparable (more Flo's idea than Penny's). During Penny's last hours Flo was very sweet to her. I like to think that helped.
Flo and Penny
Though we are sad Flo continues to entertain us.
Flo at nine months
She is a comic beauty, an electrified version of Batty, another funny beauty. Flo is busy, chewy, and tall. Lucky for me she loves to work. When she was just starting out I put her on a pedestal in the studio alongside the other dogs that were being photographed so she could experience the strobe flash. When it was her turn she performed like a pro.
Flo at six months
An altogether matter is her rambunctious behavior at home, especially now that she is full grown. When visitors come we have to tackle and corral her into another room or hang on to her somehow to keep her from launching herself on them. I have learned techniques on how to keep a dog from jumping up and they have worked to perfection on any of my other dogs in the past. Part of the problem is she looks so great standing tall and its hard to discourage such elegance and joy. Some staff and family members find my lack of success in training her baffling. Am I not the dog guy?
Flo had fun in Maine in late March. It was 80 and beginning to be muddy. I had heard about mud season but never experienced it. Then it got colder. Then it got colder. Then it got colder. Then it snowed. Snow is great. We got to ski. Flo followed us when we cross-country skied. I tried to grab onto her collar for a free ride. With Chip and Chundo you could really get a great ride...20mph, I'm guessing. With Flo it was no go. Maybe next year.
--WW

Hedy Pardey asks:
Dear Mr.Wegman,
do you only strictly keep to weimaraners? Are you tempted by any other breeds?
Do you find the females easier to handle/photograph than the males? Is there much difference in the sexes?
What are your opinions on long tails?
thanking you for your blog.