Un elongated neck, broad, energetic and massive, straight limbsie queue always moving. These are the main ones features descriptive of the Pudel Pointer, a hunting dog that is the result of a happy one union between other races. It is appreciated above all because it is a pointing and hunting dog multipurpose, suitable for all kinds of tasks and game. It is often used for hunting partridge, To fox, to the wild rabbit, to the hare, and sometimes duck. But how exactly was it born and for what reason?
History of the Pudel Pointer
The tall breed hunting skills was born from the crossing of two races, initially out of pure and simple practical need.
In Germany, in the mid-XNUMXth century there was a need for gods pointing dogs suitable for hunting, because those that were used were too slow, they had no aptitude for hunting and their olfactory abilities were poor.
In a difficult context, the dog lover sigismund, baron of Zedlitz and Neukirch known under the pseudonym of "Hegewald", once he came into contact with two specimens of barbone e Pointer realized their characteristics.
Hegewald, Together with Carl Rehfus alias "Oberländer", he decided to cross the two races and in 1881 the first puppies were born.
The Poodles during the Middle Ages were purely strong-haired shepherds, mainly used as working animals. Tenacious, intelligent and resistant to all types of climatic conditions, especially in the cold, they were easy to train. Loyal to the shepherd, they were used to bring the flock to pasture, but also during hunting trips because they were equipped with a excellent nose. They could track even in water where they felt comfortable and were able to follow prey.
Widespread in Europe and America, it was often used for create new crossroads, thanks to his talents and the courage he showed on every occasion.
The other dog that gave birth to the Pudel Pointer is the Pointer which in England, in 1800 had been awarded a central role in hunting from the point of view. Elegant, with a fast pace and an excellent sense of smell.
The thing to underline is that only recently in creating a breed is looking for physical appearance, until the nineteenth century dogs essentially had to have practical characteristics and be skilled at work. The physical aspect was overshadowed, while the skills in daily hunting had to guarantee excellent performance every day. In the long run, this type of use has had as a negative aspect the wear and tear of the dogs and their resistance.
The Pudel Pointer thanks to the skills of the Bourbon as a marsh dog and those of the Pointer at an olfactory level, at the end of the XNUMXth century it became a handyman dog able to stop and carry.
It is able to hunt partridges, wild rabbits, foxes, ducks without any problem regardless of the climatic and territorial conditions, also skilled in water is a versatile dog.
Physical aspect
Il Pudel Pointer is a dog of medium size, which has an agile and well-proportioned bone structure that expresses the most when under stress. The strong paws they harmonize perfectly with the rest of the body thanks to one developed musculature.
Like any breed, the size of the body varies according to the specimen and the sex. Although both have a muscular and resilient build, the females are somewhat smaller and the height is between 55-63cm. Males, on the other hand, can reach up to 68 cm. The weight, on the other hand, is around 20-30 kg for both.
La medium sized head has a nose dark and drooping ears covered with fur. The round and large eyes are characterized by a brown color and aintelligent expression.
The dense, medium-length coat is hard to the touch and longer in the lower part of the legs. For this reason it is shortened, so as not to create obstacles during the race.
Purely brown or black, the coat has no streaks or spots.
Character of the Pudel Pointer
The dog belongs to one versatile breed with many aptitudes and that of hunting is the main one. Skilled in hunting small prey, it adapts to any situation. The fine sense of smell even over long distances, means that its search is rapid over large territories even within thewater. It is precisely here that he expresses the most skillful swimming skills.
Energetic and playful, does not like to idle, but is characterized by a constant dynamism that leads him to get closer to children. Never excessive when playing, he loves to actively participate in family life. He manages to show all his affection without ever being too intrusive.
A lover of nature, he needs to live in an environment where he can freely carry out all kinds of activities.
Health and nutrition of the Pudel Pointer
The Pudel Pointer even if it was born from a cross, he has no particular physical problems. In fact, by nature it is not predisposed to particular genetic diseases. Except for tick or flea problems and regular checkups, it hardly needs the intervention of a veterinarian.
Like any hunting dog, he needs aadequate nutrition, which takes into account the period of activity and that of rest. Usually it must be rich in balanced nutrients, to avoid any form of malnutrition. Each dose must be more abundant during the hunting period when the energy consumption is greater.
Also the coat care it does not require special attention, just brush it once a week and after each outing to remove dirt and check for possible parasites.
Training of the Pudel Pointer
Training a Pudel Pointer is not difficult because it is very clever and from an early age he demonstrates learning skills and responsiveness to commands. He knows how to adapt well to the commands that are given to him and creates a special bond with the master.
In Italy it is a breed not very widespread, in fact, there are no farms on the national territory, unlike the German ones where it is very widespread, thanks to its origins.