Pudelpointer

The first crossbreeding suggestion aiming to create the breed was between the Barbet and the Pointer, orchestrated by the German doctor in cynology, Mr. Walther.

This doctor wanted to obtain an optimal hunting dog, able to work on all terrains. This suggestion, however, remained pending and never saw the light of day.

The Pudelpointer was finally bred from a cross between the Pointer and the Poodle (Pudel for the English Poodle, descendant of the Barbet) by the German Baron von Zedlitz at the end of the 19th century.

The Poodle was only used at the very beginning of the crossbreeding, but the Pudelpointer still retained his qualities. The crossbreeding of these two breeds produced a dog that met the hunting requirements, being genetically very healthy.

The numbers are closely monitored, in order to preserve the good health and high quality of the breed.

The authorities in his country of origin exercise great vigilance with regard to hip dysplasia and epilepsy, in order to avoid these two potential diseases in the breed.

This pointing dog, finding and pointing small game, is also an excellent retriever that can work on any terrain, as originally desired by Dr. Walther.

Water remains his favorite playground, a preference that most certainly comes from his ancestor the Poodle.

Unfortunately, the breed never really took off, and even in his country of origin, numbers are still very scarce.