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- Life span:12–15 years
Pudelpointer
Also called German Pointing Poodle
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
The Pudelpointer is a large and athletic breed of dog that was originally bred in Germany for hunting. They are intelligent, energetic, and determined, and make excellent hunting dogs.
- Weight
- 44–66 lb (20–30 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 22–27 in (55–69 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 90 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Wire
- Origin
- Germany
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Very energetic
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Regular brushing
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Calm
Even-tempered
Self-controlled
Strong hunting instinct
Versatile
Coat colours
Black, chestnut and liver
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 55–66 lb (25–30 kg) | 44–55 lb (20–25 kg) |
| Height | 24–27 in (60–69 cm) | 22–25 in (55–64 cm) |
Recognized by
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
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Sources
- Breed Standards : Pudelpointer | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Pudelpointer FCI-Standard (opens in a new tab)
- Pudelpointer (opens in a new tab)
- Pudelpointer - Canadian Kennel Club Breed Standard (opens in a new tab)
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