Pudelpointer
Summary
The Pudelpointer was created from 1881 by Baron Sigismund von Zedlitz und Neukirch through the crossing of a German working Pudel (Poodle) with an English Pointer, with the aim of combining the intelligence and water resistance of the Poodle with the hunting instinct of the Pointer. The current composition is approximately 85% Pointer and 15% Poodle. The result is a versatile hunting dog with a hard, weather-resistant coat, excellent for both field work and water retrieval.
Physical Characteristics
- Size
- Medium to large
- Height (male)
- 60–68 cm
- Height (female)
- 55–63 cm
- Weight (male)
- 25–30 kg
- Weight (female)
- 20–26 kg
- Life Expectancy
- 13–14 years
- Coat
- Thick, hard, and flat ("wire"); dense undercoat; with eyebrows and beard; coat types vary from "woolly" to "perfect"
- Common Colors
- Liver, "dead leaf," black; occasional small white markings
Temperament & Personality
The Pudelpointer is described as a dog with a "fun, almost clownish" personality at home, but serious and dedicated in the field. It is very cooperative and forms close bonds with the owner. It has a high energy level but is relatively calm and balanced compared to other German pointing dogs. It responds well to positive training and has a strong retrieving instinct from an early age.
Activity & Exercise
- Energy Level
- High
- Recommended Daily Exercise
- 90 minutes
Grooming & Care
- Grooming Needs
- Moderate
- Shedding
- Minimal
- Bathing Frequency
- Every 0 weeks
Health
- Common Health Issues
- Epilepsy
- Hip dysplasia
- Rigorous German selection has minimized hereditary problems
- Recommended Health Tests
- Mandatory orthopedic evaluation for breeding stock
- Temperament assessment
Compatibility
- With Children
- Excellent
- With Other Dogs
- Good
- For First-Time Owners
- Acceptable
