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Casar V. Gaibert, the first blue Weimaraner imported to the U.S., was the result of a litter born in Germany in 1947. Since this blue Weim was registered in Germany and also by the AKC in America, all of his descendants were considered purebred and subsequently allowed to compete in conformation shows until 1971 when the color was disqualified from show competition and WCA rating trails. A bitter controversy still exists regarding the origin of the blue coat --- was it a natural mutation or the result of a mixed breeding? Each side has its advocates capable of furnishing excellent arguments to support their position and opponents ready to refute their claim. After more than 12 generations of breeding with gray Weims, it is pointless to regard them as anything but purebred Weimaraners.