PUDELPOINTER — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Training / Additional Information Breed Description
Breed Registries:	Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) - Sporting Dogs American Kennel Club (AKC) - Not recognized United Kennel Club (UKC) - Gun Dog Breeds Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) * - Standard No. 216
Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America. * — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees.
Origin:	Germany
Height:	22 to 27 inches
Weight:	45 to 70 lbs
The Pudelpointer originated in Germany and was developed from the English Pointer and the German (Wasser) Poodle. The Pudelpointer is friendly, inquisitive, eager to please and cooperative making him an ideal companion both in the home and in the field. The breed is a very versatile working gundog who is used to hunt and point upland game; retrieve from land and water; and track both small and large game. He is also very devoted to his family and home, making him a very good watchdog. The ideal Pudepointer's coat is harsh, wiry and dense but coats come in a variety of lengths and textures. His colour is usually variations of liver, however, he can also be black, light brown or fawn. Pudelpointers were first imported to North America in 1956 and today, Canada, the U.S., Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic remain the main domain for the breed. European stock continues to be imported into North America in order to increase the gene pool and improve the breeding stock.   Cedarwoods Jersey Anne - 12 weeks old   Photo courtesy of Marshland Gun Dogs TOP Health Concerns: If you are considering the adoption of a Pudelpointer puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.) Additional Health Resources: Health & Nutrition — Canada's Guide to Dogs growing section on several health and nutrition issues. Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHip) QuickCare Pet Insurance Programs TOP Breed Standards: CKC Breed Standard FCI Breed Standard No. 216 / 06. 12. 2004 / GB TOP Training Resources: Training — For information on training your Pudelpointer, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada. Training Tools & Equipment Choose from a wide variety of items from Dogwise.com TOP Additional Information: Lure Coursing Information Clubs, Sports & Activities — Information on the various sports and activities you can get involved in with your Pudelpointer as well as a listing of non-breed specific clubs. (For Breed Clubs in Canada and around the World, Click here or select from the links at the top or bottom of this page.) Working Dogs — A section dedicated to the working dog. See information about some of the jobs your Saluki can do, including information on Therapy Dogs, Guide Dogs, Search and Resuce, Police K9s and much more. Pointing Dog Journal, The The Pointing Dog Journal is the only full-color magazine devoted exclusively to pointing dogs. Pointing Dog Journal is full of valuable training advice to turn any pointing dog into a bird-finding machine. Worldwide Shipping Available. Gun Dog Gun Dog Magazine is edited for serious upland bird and waterfowl hunters who are enthusiasts of the popular pointing, flushing, and retrieving breeds of hunting dogs. Each issue of Gun Dog features articles by top outdoor writers and gun dog authorities about subjects such as hunting and training dogs, care and food for bird dogs, shotguns and ammunition, bird hunting strategies, and new products. Worldwide Shipping Available.

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