Breed Standards
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
NAME
Pudelpointer
ORIGIN
Germany.
PUBLISHED
09.11.2004.
UTILISATION
Versatile working gundog with all the aptitudes required for the breed, for all kinds of work in the fields, in the woods and in the water.
CLASSIFICATION
Group 7 - Guardian
,Section 1 : Continental Pointing Dogs
,1.1 'Braque' type
,With working trial
TRANSLATION
Elke Peper.
BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY
The Pudelpointer is a rough coated pointing dog that originates genetically from two breeds, the Poodle and the Pointer, and that has come into being completely isolated from other pointing breeds. Although the Poodle has only been used for creating the foundation breeding stock its characteristics have been preserved till today. In combination with the extraordinary abilities of the Pointer in the fields, its fine scent and its far seeking nose, its fast and wide ranging search and its taut pointing, a versatile, genetically sound and healthy working gundog has emerged, corresponding to the requirements for hunting. The country of origin attaches special significance to the state of health of the Pudelpointer with special emphasis on the prevention of hip dysplasia (HD) and epilepsy in the breed.
GENERAL APPEARANCE
Ideally the conformation displays a Pointer of heavy type with not too long rough coat of dead leaf or black colour protecting the whole body.
IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS
The length of the body exceeds the height at the withers in a ratio of 10 to 9. The length of the skull from the occiput to the stop is equal to the length of the muzzle from the stop to the nose.
BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT
Neither shy nor aggressive. Calm, self-controlled, even temperament with distinct hunting instinct, without game or gun shyness.
HEAD
Of balanced length and width, in proportion to the size and the sex of the dog.
NECK
Of medium length, strongly muscled, slightly arched nape, no dewlap.
BODY
Straight.
Pronounced.
Short and straight, firm, strongly muscled.
Well muscled.
Of medium length, slightly sloping; well muscled.
Broad, deep; ribs well arched, but not barrel-shaped.
Slight tuck-up towards the rear in an elegant curve; slender.
TAIL
Set-on in an even and unbroken line with the croup. Tail straight; should not be carried steeply erected. Covered with rough hair, without fringe.
In accordance with the animal protection law, tail is docked for hunting purposes in such manner to cover the vulva in bitches and the scrotum in males. In countries where docking is prohibited by the law the tail may be left natural. It should reach to the hocks and should be carried straight or somewhat sabre-like slightly above the level of the topline.
LIMBS
Viewed from the front, straight and parallel; viewed from the side, straight legs set well under the body. Strong bones and joints.
Viewed from behind, legs straight and parallel, well muscled; strong bones.
GAIT / MOVEMENT
Harmonious, springy, with good reach and drive; far reaching strides, straight and parallel coming and going; with well upstanding posture.
SKIN
Tight, close-fitting, without folds.
COAT
Close, flat lying, hard rough coat of medium length with dense undercoat. Length of the top coat at the withers 4 – 6 cm. The head shows a beard and a wood shaving like forelock. The coat on the belly is close and dense. By its harshness and density the coat should provide as good a protection as possible against weather and injuries as possible.
Wholecoloured.
Small white markings are permitted.
SIZE
Height at withers Dogs 60 to 68 cm.
Bitches 55 to 63 cm.
FAULTS
Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.
Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.
Anatomical Features
N.B.: Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.