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The Pudelpointer is a breed that is native to the land of Germany. Its name comes from the German words "puddeln", which means "in the water" and "pointer" comes from the English word meaning "to show or to indicate". The breed is fairly rare to see, even in its homeland. This is a dog that was bred specifically for hunting and it is only rarely acquired for any other purpose. The breed was created by mating poodles with various pointer dogs in the 1800s. It was Baron von Zedlitz who was responsible for the origination of the Dupuy Pointer.

This breed is not yet eligible for registry with the American Kennel Club, but they are eligible with the F.C.I. and the C.K.C. They are accepted in the "gun dog" category. While registry may hold little importance to the hunter or average family, it is important for the breeder or those who are interested in competing with the dogs. It will give the dog far greater value in these areas.

According to breed standards, the Pudelpointer should be between 24 and 26 inches tall, when measured from the ground to the withers. Their weight should be in the range of 55 and 70 pounds, with males usually being a bit larger than females. They should be well-proportioned and muscled in appearance and not look excessively fatty. The ears are held in the flopped and are relatively long, a trait that most hunting dogs have in common. The eyes are intelligent and sensitive in expression and light up when their interest is captured, such as when they are on the hunt. The nose is dark and the muzzle average in length. The upper lips hang over the lower. The tail is tapered, being thick at the base and getting thinner towards the tip, when left natural, and is held either in the downward position (when the dog is at rest) or in the horizontal or slightly upward position (when the dog is moving).

The coat of the Dupuy Setter is short and coarse in texture, with some curl or wave. The accepted colors of purebred Dupuy Setters are liver, black, or chestnut brown. They are average shedders and their grooming is fairly easy, only needing a thorough brushing a couple of times per week with a stiff brush to ensure that there is no matting, nothing stuck in the fur, and to remove loose hairs. This will also keep the coat looking shiny and healthy.

The Dupuy Setter is a breed that is suited for hunting work, really not ideal for a pet because they truly love their work. There are some people, however, that do successfully keep this breed as a family pet, but only by providing them with the things that they need to thrive and be happy. This breed will need a lot of exercise in order to burn off the amazing amount of energy that they have. The high level of intelligence that the breed possesses means that they should have plenty of mental and physical stimulation to prevent boredom. If they are not kept busy enough, they will be prone to obsessive barking or destructiveness. They are extremely loyal to their human owners. This makes them ideal as watchdogs. Training should be consistent, with the human establishing his or her position as "pack leader" from the start. If you are firm, stable, and calm, the dog will respond well to training and learn quickly, especially regarding the natural hunting instincts that they have.

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