When we first applied to adopt a Weimaraner, we specified Aztec as the dog we wanted. Our thirteen year old weim has passed away in June, and I was determined to adopt a weim just like Kahlo. Kahlo was a large male with "issues." I wanted to adopt a dog that might have a more difficult time finding a forever home, and I felt equipped to handle the challenges. Aztec's description met my criteria. He seemed like a true rescue dog. He had been neglected for the first year of his life, chained outside through a Kansas winter, been through heartworm treatment, was on thyroid medication and was a very large male. After we brought him home, we realized he also had very little training, jumped excessively, constantly "mouthed," and had some possession aggression, all while thinking his 90 lb. body was that of a 3 month old puppy. We got our dog with "issues." "Azzy" is our work in progress. We have truly grown to love him and are committed to helping him acquire the social skills he never got in the first year of his life. He is incredibly smart, curious and loving. Like any self-respecting weim, he has enormous amounts of energy, loves affection (and any kind of attention, positive or negative), does hilarious things to make us laugh and has an enormous capacity to forgive and forget many of the hardships of his past. Aztec enjoys regular jogs, hikes, and has even gotten in some backcountry skiing this winter. One of his favorite pastimes is bugging our older, grouchy female dog and occasionally enticing her into a wrestling match. Aztec is doing really well with his commands. He is great in his kennel and has learned how to behave inside a home - no more jumping, mouthing and chewing! We are still working on some food issues, but we know it will take time. He's really doing great. Thank you so much to the Mile High Weimaraner Rescue who supported us in our desire to adopt Aztec and who helped us along the way with ideas and resources to help Aztec with his training and transition. He has carved his own special place in our home and our hearts. We are so happy to have him in our family.

The Young Family