The weimaraner was originally bred for hunting in the early 19th century. Early on, they were used by royalty for hunting large game such as boar, bear, and deer. Later on, weimaraners were used for hunting smaller animals such as fowl, rabbits, and foxes. The name comes from the Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, Karl August, whose court, based in the city of Weimar, enjoyed hunting. Males normally weigh 70-80 pounds.