I'm Joe W., the breeder behind Shade of Grey Weimaraners located in Waterford, PA. We have been breeding Weimaraners according to the AKC standard for 20 years. We take great pride in our dogs and our program! We focus on nutrition, and temperament, with a heavy concentration on socialization. We have a dedicated staff that interacts with the puppies providing a very positive environment that enhances the puppies' confidence and leads to a more social and trainable dog.
Q. & A. with Joe
What makes your program special?
We have over 23 years experience of raising the Weimaraner breed. Our puppies receive exposure to many different settings, people, and other dogs.
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have smooth coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include gray, blue, and silver gray. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Joe
Joe has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include between $1,700 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes 2 year health guarantee, initial vaccinations, micro chip, hours of socialization. Deposits are refundable up until within 2 weeks of puppy pickup.”
Contract & health guarantee
Joe may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Joe offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Joe directly.
Shade of Grey Weimaraners meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Frieda, mom
Weimaraner
About Frieda
Frieda is very affectionate and loyal. She is a very good mom and also loves to hunt squirrels, rodents and birds.
Otto, dad
Weimaraner
About Otto
Otto has a goofy personality. He loves people and is very affectionate. He loves to play ball and likes to carry a blanket around when it's time for bed.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Shade of Grey Weimaraners reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Weimaraners.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Spinal Dysraphism (SD)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).