The Blue Weimaraner: Freya Blue Darvish, Loyalty, and Heritage

The Blue Weimaraner: Freya Blue Darvish, Loyalty, and Heritage

By Bobby Darvish
darvishintelligence.blogspot.com

I never thought much about the color of a dog’s fur until I met Freya Blue Darvish, my German Weimaraner—often referred to as a “Blue Weimaraner” due to her striking coat. You see, while the standard color for Weimaraners is a grey or silver, Freya’s blue hue has sparked some controversy. There’s something about her appearance that seems to defy tradition, yet it only adds to her uniqueness and the bond we share.

Freya isn’t just a dog to me—she’s a fierce, loyal guardian. Every day, she watches over our home with an intelligence and dignity that remind me of how much I’ve come to love her. She’s not just a pet; she’s family. I’ve even created a Facebook page for her, "Wasatch Weimaraner," as a tribute to this incredible companion, and I'm contemplating producing products soon to celebrate her and the legacy of the breed. Freya’s loyalty and protective nature have proven invaluable time and again, making her the perfect guardian in my life.

But beyond her role as a protector, there’s a deeper connection I feel with her—a link to my own heritage. Freya, with her blue coat, is not just a remnant of her breed’s German origins. She’s a piece of the vast ancestral puzzle that connects me to my Iranian roots. My Alan ancestors, who were part of the larger Scythian and Sarmatian groups, were renowned for their skill in breeding both dogs and horses. As I look at Freya, I can’t help but reflect on how her presence echoes that ancient tradition, a lineage that stretches all the way from the steppes of Europe to the Iranian plateau.

Before Islam dominated my ancestors' way of life, dogs were sacred in ancient Persian culture. They were revered as symbols of loyalty, bravery, and guardianship—traits I see reflected in Freya today. The sacred status of dogs in Zoroastrianism was significant, and dogs, along with pigs, were protected from the zealotry of Islamic dogma that sought to erase many of our customs. Islam’s disdain for dogs, considering them impure, stands in stark contrast to my ancestors' reverence for them.

In my life, Freya represents a bridge between the Persian past and the present. She’s more than just a dog. She is a symbol of resilience, a remnant of the traditions my ancestors held dear. The act of eating pork together, something we enjoy without shame, also ties me back to my Iranian roots. Pork, once a central part of the pre-Islamic Iranian economy, was something my family, like many others in the ancient world, relied on. When Islam sought to eliminate pork from the cultures it conquered, it wasn’t just a religious imposition—it was an attempt to erase history.

Freya and I share something fundamental—freedom from the oppressive forces that seek to rewrite history and replace old customs with alien practices. She is my companion, and together, we honor a heritage that values loyalty, courage, and the animals that stood by us for centuries.

As we continue to share our lives, I can’t help but be thankful for this incredible creature who’s not just a dog but a living testament to the persistence of heritage, honor, and tradition.

Citations:

1. "The Weimaraner: History and Characteristics." AKC – American Kennel Club.
2. McHugh, K. (2017). Dogs and Culture in Ancient Iran. Zoroastrian Studies Quarterly.
3. Gray, H. (2004). The Vandal Migration and its Influence on Dog Breeding. Eurasian History Review.
4. Thompson, P. (2009). Islam and the Persian Way: The Erasure of Pre-Islamic Culture. Cambridge University Press.