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Pudelpointer

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Pudelpointer on point.jpg - Arthurrh; crop and contrast adjustment by Klamser. CC BY-SA 3.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pudelpointer_on_point.jpg. License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/. License: CC BY-SA 3.0.

Breed overview

The Pudelpointer is a versatile hunting dog breed from Germany. It is a pointing breed that came from a cross between the standard poodle (pudel) and the English Pointer.

  • Breed type: dog breedBreed reference breed kind.
  • Country of origin: GermanyBreed reference country of origin.

Breed facts

  • In 1881, a German breeder, Baron 'Hegewald' von Zedlitz, worked on producing his ideal tracking, pointing, and retrieving gun dog, suitable for work on both land and water.
  • From seven poodles and 90 different pointers, he developed the Pudelpointer.
  • The original sire was Tell, an English Pointer belonging to Kaiser Frederick III and the original dam was a German hunting pudel named Molly who was owned by Hegewald.
  • The goal was to produce a dog that was willing and easy to train, intelligent, and loved water and retrieving, like the poodle, and add to that a great desire to hunt, a strong pointing instinct, and an excellent nose, like in the English Pointer, as well as being an excellent companion in the home.
  • The Poodle breed had much stronger genes, and so many more Pointers were used to achieve the balanced hunting dog that was desired.

Size and appearance

The breed weighs between 44 and 66 lb, stands 21 to 26 in at the shoulder, and comes in liver, chestnut, and occasionally black coats. The ideal coat is harsh, wiry, and dense. The dogs shed very little.

  • Height reference: 55 cm or moreBreed reference height. female, minimum.
  • Height reference: Up to 63 cmBreed reference height. female, maximum.
  • Height reference: Up to 68 cmBreed reference height. male, maximum.
  • Height reference: 60 cm or moreBreed reference height. male, minimum.
  • Coat texture: wiry
  • Height category: tall

Personality and behavior

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Exercise and activities

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Training and enrichment

Care planning: choose one everyday skill to practice and keep a record of each session. Note the cue, the reward your dog enjoys and what went well. Rotate familiar games and new activities, and use your notes to choose the next small step.

Coat and grooming

Care planning: use the coat details above to discuss a grooming routine with your groomer. Record brushing sessions, baths and appointments in the app. Add the tools you use and your preferred schedule so the whole household can follow the same routine.

  • Coat texture: wiry
  • Shedding amount: low

Health and lifespan

Care planning: keep your dog's veterinary records, health-check dates and agreed care plan together. Add reminders for appointments and record changes you want to discuss at the next visit. Use the linked breed organizations and original references to explore their current health resources.

Living with this breed

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Breed history

In 1881, a German breeder, Baron 'Hegewald' von Zedlitz, worked on producing his ideal tracking, pointing, and retrieving gun dog, suitable for work on both land and water. From seven poodles and 90 different pointers, he developed the Pudelpointer. The original sire was Tell, an English Pointer belonging to Kaiser Frederick III and the original dam was a German hunting pudel named Molly who was owned by Hegewald. The goal was to produce a dog that was willing and easy to train, intelligent, and loved water and retrieving, like the poodle, and add to that a great desire to hunt, a strong pointing instinct, and an excellent nose, like in the English Pointer, as well as being an excellent companion in the home.

Clubs and further reading

Sources

  1. Wikidata structured breed dataWikimedia contributors Retrieved 2026-10-14.License: CC0 1.0. Wikidata contributors (CC0).
  2. National C-BARQ breed and all-breed means from USA.PLOS ONE / Figshare Retrieved 2026-10-14.License: CC BY 4.0. Bohland, Kyle R.; Lilly, Meghan Leanne; Herron, Meghan E.; Arruda, Andréia G.; O’Quin, Jeanette M. (2023). National C-BARQ breed and all-breed means from USA.. PLOS ONE. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0289356.s003 CC BY 4.0. Selected rows and field names adapted; values unchanged.
  3. File:Pudelpointer on point.jpgWikimedia Commons Retrieved 2026-10-14.License: CC BY-SA 3.0. Pudelpointer on point.jpg - Arthurrh; crop and contrast adjustment by Klamser. CC BY-SA 3.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pudelpointer_on_point.jpg. License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/.
  4. Pudelpointer - WikipediaWikipedia contributors Retrieved 2026-10-14.License: CC BY-SA 4.0. Adapted excerpts from Wikipedia contributors, Pudelpointer, revision 1331406084. CC BY-SA 4.0. Formatting, citations and selection changed. Source history: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pudelpointer&action=history
  5. Palipaws everyday care planningPalipaws Retrieved 2026-10-14.License: Palipaws original factual summaries. Palipaws. Original care-planning text, separate from breed measurements and licensed article summaries.