Foundation Stock Service

Pudelpointer

Pudelpointer is a large dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 45–70 lb, height is 22–26 in, and the listed lifespan is 14 years. AKC describes the temperament as Friendly, Smart, Willing to please.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Pudelpointer dog
Photo: Sciencia58 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Lifespan14 years
Weight45–70 lb
SizeLarge
GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

22–26 in

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 14 years is about 1.4 years longer than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 57.5 lb is about 1.7 lb lighter than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is Germany. The coat is described as rough, smooth, wiry, short. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, 0.4 points above the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months).

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The verified adult weight for a Pudelpointer is 45–70 lb.

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