However, Chien-gris dogs, having very similar features to the Weimaraner, have been traced as far back as 13th century in the court of Louis IX of France, during which most aristocrats owned one and used them for hunting.
Shoot-'em-up definition, a motion-picture or television program that emphasizes gunplay, action, and often violence. See more.
There is no consensus as to which design elements compose a shoot 'em up. Some restrict the definition to games featuring spacecraft and certain types of character movement; others allow a broader definition including characters on foot and a variety of perspectives.