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Pudelpointers are a rare hunting breed with many talents. They are excellent gundogs who retrieve equally well on land and water. They are smart, eager to please, and gentle. If you are willing to wait to find the right puppy, this breed makes a wonderful companion. Full-grown, they typically weigh 45-70 pounds and stand 22-26 inches tall.

Pudelpointers are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Other than needing some extra space to live in, a Pudelpointer can fit into most any family. They are excellent with children and usually get along with other pets, especially if they are raised together. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Pudelpointers are not short on energy and need a good amount of exercise every day. A Pudelpointer's favorite way to exercise is to go hunting, where they can follow their nose and retrieve game for you on land or in water. In fact, they love playing in water, so be ready if you walk by a pond! Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The Pudelpointer’s wiry, dense coat is excellent at protecting them from the elements when they’re out hunting with you in the field. You’ll need to give them a weekly brushing to keep their coat healthy and to remove any dead hair or debris they’ve accumulated during trips to the great outdoors. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance. Pudelpointers are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Pudelpointers are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. Pudelpointers have lots of energy and prefer to live somewhere with a large, safe space to play. They are best suited to a rural home where their barking won’t annoy any neighbors. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.