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Pudelpointer Champions
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Pronunciation:
puhd-l-poin-ter
Breed Description:
The Pudelpointer breed of dog is a medium sized dog that should be well-proportioned and muscular. This is a breed that should be athletic in appearance and should have a look of a dog with great fortitude. They should be slightly longer than they are tall and they should have a slightly square head with a strong muzzle and long, hanging ears. The tail should taper to a point and the top line should be level. The tail is commonly docked.
The coat of the Pudelpointer should be a dense coat with a wiry texture. They can be found in a number of colors including black, light liver, brown and fawn.
Temperament:
The Pudelpointer breed of dog is an energetic and intelligent breed that is known for being affectionate and friendly. This is a breed that excels as a family pet and they usually get along well with everyone. They are often exceptional with children of all ages and can do well with other dogs nad pets. The Pudelpointer is usually eager to please and while they can be easy to train, they will become bored very easily. The breed thrives when they are with their owners and can often suffer from separation anxiety if they are left alone too long.
Height:
The average height for a Pudelpointer is between 24 to 26 inches.
Weight:
The average weight for a Pudelpointer is between 55 to 70 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Pudelpointer breed of dog is considered to be a very healthy breed, however, there are a few health problems that can affect them including Skin Allergies, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Hip Dysplasia and Skin Cysts.
Living Conditions:
The Pudelpointer breed of dog is not recommended for apartments and really need ample room to run in. The ideal home is one with a large fenced yard or acreage. They should not be an outdoor dog and do better when they are in the home with their family.
Exercise:
The Pudelpointer breed of dog is a very energetic breed of dog and will need about 60 minutes of exercise each day to stay healthy and happy. It is important to note that the breed will become very destructive if they are bored so exercise is very important. This breed makes an excellent jogging companion.
Life Expectancy:
14 to 16 years
Grooming:
The Pudelpointer breed of dog is an easy to care for breed and you should only expect to brush them once or twice a week. Bathing only needs to be done when it is necessary but the ears should be cleaned on a weekly basis. Nails should be clipped on a monthly basis and the only other task is to hand strip the coat two or three times a year to keep their coat healthy.
Origin:
The Pudelpointer breed of dog is a breed that is just over 100 years old, although it has not been accepted by many kennel clubs. The breed was developed in Germany by Baron von Zedlitz in an effort to create a versatile hunting and companion breed. Unlike some breeds, the actual development is well documented and Baron von Zedlitz used both Poodles and English Pointers to create the breed. In fact, it is believed that 7 Poodles in total were used, while 100 English Pointers were also used. The result was the versatile breed that Baron von Zedlitz was looking for and finally, by 1881, the first Pudelpointer litter was born. From this litter, the breed continued to grow into what we known today and the first Pudelpointer arrived in the United States in 1956, although it has remained a rare breed to this day. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
