Pudelpointer — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Pudelpointer — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* A German pointing dog (FCI standard 216) in Group 7 (Pointing Dogs), Section 1.1 (Continental Pointing Dogs), with a working trial; it was created from Poodle and Pointer bloodlines.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Bred as a versatile working gundog with every aptitude, able to work in fields, woods and water.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Size at the withers: dogs 60–68 cm, bitches 55–63 cm.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat lies close and flat, is a hard and rough medium-length outer layer over a dense undercoat; the top coat reaches 4–6 cm at the withers, with a beard and a wood-shaving-like forelock.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Colour is whole-coloured only: brown, dead-leaf, or black; small white markings are allowed.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Temperament is calm and self-controlled, even, with a clear hunting instinct and no gun or game shyness; shyness and aggression are faults.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Faults include a sway or roach back, elbows turning in or out, barrel legs, cow hocks, a stiff or mincing gait, and a coat that is too long or thin or lacks undercoat.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications: aggressive or extremely timid dogs; any physical or behavioural defect; weak temperament (gun/game shyness, nervousness, fear biting); over/undershot or wry bite, missing teeth beyond P1; entropion/ectropion; short coat; lack of beard; or any colour outside the listed ones.