Pointer Pudelpointer Care

The Pointer Pudelpointer, as the offspring of the energetic, friendly Pointer and the equally active Pudelpointer hunting breed, is a hybrid that is obviously a fantastic gundog--but makes a great pet for active families as well. Overall Pointer Pudelpointer care and maintenance won't take too much work, but will definitely need to include a good bit of daily exercise.

Below you'll find details on caring for a Pointer Pudelpointer, including info about puppy development, exercise needs, and shedding and drooling tendencies. Get answers to may of your questions about raising a Pointer Pudelpointer in the following sections!

As the offspring of two energetic hunting breeds, Pointer Pudelpointer exercise requirements are pretty extensive. These hybrids are also intelligent and task-oriented, so they'll need a variety of activities that both condition them physically (walking, fetch) and stimulate them mentally (games, canine sports). They make good jogging and bicycling companions as well.

Adult PPs, depending on their age and overall activity levels, will need 60-90 minutes of dedicated exercise per day. You can start exercising your PP puppy when it's three months old by taking it o short walks, then you can increase the walks' length as the pup grows.

Precautions with Pointer Pudelpointer exercise:

• Don't exercise puppies too hard before they're 10 months old
• High prey drive means a leash is required when exercising in public
• Leash training during puppyhood is highly recommended
• Yards must be securely fenced to keep the dog from running off

Exercising your PP every day is an absolute must. These hybrids are highly energetic, and they have strong work ethics--and without consistent activity they'll become frustrated, disobedient, and destructive. Regular exercise will be great for both the dog's and your own peace of mind! A few PP exercise ideas:

• Walking/Jogging/Bicycling: Two 30-minute walks (or 20-minute jogs or bike rides) per day is a good target
• Fetch/Frisbee: PPs love chasing a ball, stick, or Frisbee
• Hide-and-Seek: Great indoor activity; give the dog a treat when it finds you
• Canine Sports: PPs can excel at obedience or agility trials, lure coursing, and other events
• Hiking: Excellent bonding activity

When indoors, giving your Pointer Pudelpointer access to balls or toys will allow the dog to burn any excess energy. It's also good to have a regular exercise schedule for the dog, such as walks, jogs, or bike rides after breakfast and dinner and playtime in the afternoon.

In terms of overall maintenance, these hybrids don't need a ton of care. Pointer Pudelpointer shedding is moderate, and might be seasonal (meaning the shedding is heavier during the twice-yearly shedding seasons). Drooling isn't an issue.

PPs can have short, smooth coats like the Pointer, or medium-length, harsh, double-layered coats like the Pudelpointer's--and maybe somewhere in between. Owners can brush their PPs' coats a couple of times per week with a bristle or pin brush to keep the shedding to a minimum. (If the coat is more "Pudelpointer-esque," it may shed more heavily when the dog blows its undercoat in the spring and fall.) Hair cleanup--vacuuming the floors, and lint rollers on clothes and furniture--will be necessary from time to time. (If your PP sheds seasonally, brushing and cleanup will obviously be required more often during shedding season.)

And a PP rarely drools at all. If your Pointer Pudelpointer is drooling excessively, that may be a sign of a medical issue, in which case a veterinarian's care is needed.