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Pudelpointer

捲毛指示犬

LargeSportingWire coat

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At a glance

The Pudelpointer is a German versatile gundog with all the aptitudes required for work in the fields, in the woods and in the water, classified by the FCI among the continental pointing dogs. Ideally its conformation displays a Pointer of heavy type carrying a not-too-long rough coat 4–6 cm long at the withers, with a beard and a wood-shaving-like forelock, in brown, dead-leaf colour or black. Males stand 60–68 cm and females 55–63 cm at the withers.

Facts

SizeLarge
Height55–68cm
Breed groupFCI: 7
RoleSporting
CoatWire coat

Health

This page is general information compiled from published sources. It is not veterinary, legal or purchase advice. Dogs vary within a breed — talk to a vet or a reputable breeder about the dog in front of you.

Health notes are not veterinary advice. Conditions listed are those reported for the breed, not a diagnosis of any dog. Always consult a veterinarian.

The breed standards this profile is built from don't list breed-specific health screening. Ask a vet which checks suit the dog in front of you.

Behaviour

Calm, self-controlled and even-tempered

The FCI standard's Behaviour / Temperament section reads in full: "Neither shy nor aggressive. Calm, self-controlled, even temperament with distinct hunting instinct, without game or gun shyness."

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Official guidance

Summaries of official documents are ours; the source is linked. Breed standards, laws and licensing rules change — check the issuing body for the current version.

FCI

FCI nomenclature — Pudelpointer (standard no. 216, group 7)

FCI nomenclature entry for the Pudelpointer, with the official breed standard in English, French, German and Spanish.

Read the source

Accessed 2026-09-09

Sources

  1. [1]Pudelpointer — FCI nomenclature entry (standard no. 216, group 7) — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)
  2. [2]FCI-Standard N° 216 — Pudelpointer, 09.11.2004 (English) — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)

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