At a glance the quick version
The FCI standard gives no weight. Wikipedia lists 20-30 kg; DogTime lists 40-70 lb (about 18-32 kg).
Coat and looks how to spot one
rough, wiry double coat
A strong, pointer-shaped gundog of the heavier type. Its harsh, medium-length outer coat lies flat over a dense undercoat and protects the whole body, and the face carries a beard and a forelock.14
Personality what they are like
A composed, self-controlled dog that is neither timid nor pushy. It has plenty of drive in the field yet settles well, learns quickly and responds best to gentle, consistent handling.153
Daily activity how busy a day looks
High energy: plan on at least a half-hour to one-hour walk each day plus active play or, ideally, regular hunting, retrieving or long hikes.3
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
The wiry coat sheds little and needs only occasional brushing; check and clean the ears after outdoor work and trim nails monthly.23
Home where they are happiest
Thrives with an active, outdoorsy household, ideally one that hunts or trains in field and water work.13
Company who they like around
People-oriented and happiest with one-on-one activities with its favourite humans; responds poorly to harsh corrections.3
The story where it all began
Baron von Zedlitz, writing as 'Hegewald', began the breed in 1881 by crossing Pointers with German hunting Poodles, aiming for a keen-nosed, rough-coated all-round gundog. Over roughly 30 years the programme used far more Pointers than Poodles. The breed reached North America in 1956 with Bodo Winterhelt.2
Fun facts for the dinner table
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The founding pair were said to be Tell, a Pointer owned by Kaiser Frederick III, and Molly, a German hunting poodle.2
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Across its development the breed drew on about 11 Poodles and 80 Pointers.2
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The FCI files it among breeds that must pass a working trial before earning championship titles.1
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Many North American breeders deliberately keep the breed focused on field ability rather than the show ring.2
Recognised by the official bits
- FCI
- Standard no. 216, Group 7 Pointing Dogs, Section 1.1 Continental Pointing Dogs, with working trial; standard dated 09.11.2004.1
- UKC
- Gun Dog Group; recognised in 2006.4
- NAVHDA
- The breed is assessed through NAVHDA hunting tests; many North American breeders prefer working tests over show recognition, per Wikipedia.2
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Pudelpointer. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery 2 days
- Bathevery month
- HaircutClip or scissor to keep curls from mattingevery 6 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 7every year
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- FCI standard no. 216 Pudelpointer fci.beused for origin, recognition, height, coat, colours, temperament
- Pudelpointer - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for history, weight, facts
- Pudelpointer - DogTime dogtime.comused for lifespan, weight, exercise, grooming, training
- Pudelpointer - UKC ukcdogs.comused for recognition, height, coat, colours
- Pudelpointer - AKC akc.orgused for temperament
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.