Pudelpointer

Baron Von Zedlitz was a German breeder who became known for his work with hunting dogs, specializing in tracking, retrieving and pointing dogs. In 1881, he bred a German Hunting Poodle, or Pudel, with an English Pointer. Zedlitz wanted to create the ideal gun dog that could hunt with great effectiveness over land and water. The Pudel’s love for water and his exceptional retrieving capabilities made him an ideal choice to be crossed with a Pointer. It took Baron Von Zedlitz over 30 years to finally develop his perfect gundog. Since the Pudel has strong genes that kept coming through the offspring, Zedlitz had to keep adjusting his breeding practices and used 80 Pointers and only 11 Pudels in his quest to develop the Pudelpointer. The breed remained virtually unknown during his developmental years; Zedlitz only placed puppies with trusted friends and other hunting enthusiasts where he could closely document each puppy’s growth and training. In 1956, the Pudelpointer was imported into Canada by Bodo Winterhelt. Winterhelt also established the Pudelpointer Club of North America, located in Canada, in 1977. Interest in the breed within Canada grew, especially among hunters and hunt clubs. With the establishment of the Pudelpointer Club of North America, interest in the breed spread to the United States where he has been recognized by the United Kennel Club and is in the process of being recognized by the American Kennel Club. He has been accepted in the AKC’s Foundation Stock Service and is recognized as a rare sporting breed.