Life with Liesel

I never thought I would own a Weimaraner. They’re not very common around here, but the “Gray Ghosts” have a long history as hunting dogs of the German nobles as far back as the early 19th century. The American Kennel Club praises the breed for its “friendliness and obedience” and its lovely “velvety ears.” The Weimaraner gained newfound popularity in William Wegman’s photos, in which he posed them in costumes and reading glasses, their earnest and somber faces a sharp contrast to the often comedic get-ups Wegman employed.