The Pudelpointer: one dog, every job.
Granite Ledge Kennels breeds Pudelpointers from health-tested, proven hunting bloodlines — a versatile breed built to point, retrieve, and track, both in the field and around the house.
01 — The Breed
Bred in Germany to do a hunter’s whole job
The Pudelpointer traces back to 1881, when German breeder Baron von Zedlitz set out to combine the standard Poodle’s intelligence, nose, and water ability with the English Pointer’s speed, drive, and pointing instinct. It took roughly 30 years and a cross of about 11 Poodles to 80 Pointers to settle the breed’s traits — but the result was exactly what he was after: a single dog that could point upland game and retrieve from water with equal skill.
Arrival in North America
The breed reached North America in 1956, brought over by Bodo (Sigbot) Winterhelt, who spent the rest of his life maintaining its working standard. Winterhelt went on to found the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA) in 1977, specifically to keep versatile breeds like the Pudelpointer bred for performance rather than the show ring.
02 — Breed Characteristics
What to expect from a Pudelpointer
BUILD
Size & Coat
A medium-to-large dog, roughly 21–26 inches at the shoulder and 40–70 pounds. The coat is harsh, wiry, and dense — liver, chestnut, or occasionally black — and sheds very little.
DRIVE
Versatile Ability
Points upland game and retrieves from water with equal comfort, and takes naturally to tracking work — the instinct that makes the breed a strong fit for blood trail recovery.
TEMPERAMENT
Family & House Dog
Loyal, intelligent, and eager to please, with a typical lifespan of 11–14 years. A well-raised Pudelpointer is as much at home on the couch as it is in the duck blind.
03 — Why This Breed, Here
A pointing dog with a tracker’s nose
We didn’t choose Pudelpointers as a side project — the breed lines up directly with what we do. A dog bred to point upland birds, handle a duck marsh, and work independently in heavy cover already has most of what it takes to become a strong blood trail tracker.
Our training programs and our breeding program reinforce each other: the traits we select for in the whelping box are the same ones we spend months developing on the training grounds. A Pudelpointer that’s already comfortable working a scent line in the uplands adapts quickly to following a wounded deer’s trail through timber and water.
04 — Our Breeding Program
Proven bloodlines, tested and guaranteed
We breed a limited number of litters a year from working parents with real field credentials — not paper pedigrees alone. Every litter comes with a written hip and eye guarantee, which includes EIC (Exercise-Induced Collapse) testing.
Puppies
Granite Ledge Kennels occasionally has Pudelpointer puppies available from health-tested parents with strong hunting and family-dog backgrounds. We also occasionally have started dogs for hunters who want a head start on training. New Puppies are announced on our Facebook page so follow us there to get all the most recent announcements.
Stud Service
Our stud dogs are natural hunters with stylish points and strong instinctive retrieving ability, proven in the field and available for select outside breedings.
05 — Questions We Hear Often
About the Pudelpointer breed
Is a Pudelpointer hypoallergenic?
Pudelpointers are considered a good option for people with mild dog allergies. They’re low-maintenance to groom and don’t carry a strong “dog smell,” though no breed is fully allergen-free.
Are Pudelpointers good family dogs?
Yes — they’re highly trainable, good natured, and do well with active families, especially those with room to run and an interest in the outdoors.
Are Pudelpointers aggressive?
No. They may be reserved or alert with strangers, but this is not an aggressive breed by temperament.
How much grooming do they need?
Very little — a weekly brushing and occasional bath is generally enough to keep the coat in good condition.
Interested in a puppy, a started dog, or stud service? Call (612) 490-4802 or email chris@graniteledgekennels.com
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Ready to talk about your dog?
Training openings, tracking calls, and Pudelpointer litters are limited — reach out and we’ll figure out the right fit. 14065 185th Avenue NE, Foreston, MN 56330.