Can Pudelpointers Be Guard Dogs?

Wanting to own a Pudelpointer puppy and want to know whether a Pudelpointer can be a good watch dog or if Pudelpointer Dogs are protective of their owners?

According to dog trainers, Pudelpointer Dogs score 0 out of 5 in the scale of breeds that are considered the best watch dogs.


Can Pudelpointers Be Guard Dogs?

Can Pudelpointers Be A Watch Dog?

    This dog is not recommended to be a watchdog.

    Training a Pudelpointer To Be a Watch Dog

    Many people get a pet dog because they want additional safety and security around their properties. A guard dog, or a pet dog that will actually stop an intruder, typically takes special breeding and training, but there are many dogs that are superb watch dogs.

    A watch dog simply alerts their owner to someone approaching their property. Even though your dog isn't a police canine, most barking dogs will deter an intruder even if they aren't big. Most guard dogs also make excellent watch dogs, but not all watch dogs make great guard dogs.

    Top 5 Best Guard Dogs

    1. Doberman Pinscher - The Doberman Pinscher is German breed initially used for guarding, police and military work. They are huge, powerful dogs that will alarm their owners to doubtful activity and can make good guard dogs as well.

    2. Cairn Terrier - Although little, the Cairn Terrier is intense. They are strong-willed, fiery little terriers that are very watchful of their settings and will alert their owners to any novel activity in no time. Because of this, they make excellent watch dogs.

    3. Rottweiler - The Rottweiler is a large German guard dog breed that is greatly loyal to its family but wary of strangers. However, they are not a great choice for inexperienced pet dog owners.

    4. German Shepherd - They are fantastic guard dogs that will alert their owners of any strangers just a little too close to their homes.

    5. Akita - They will quickly alarm their owners to any unusual activity. They are powerful dogs that are not well-suited for the inexperienced owner, but are almost unparalleled in their loyalty to their owners.

Can Pudelpointers Be Guard Dogs

Pudelpointer Information

The Pudelpointer is a versatile hunting dog breed from Germany. It is a pointing breed that came from a cross between the German hunting poodle (pudel) and the English Pointer.

The breed weighs between 44 and 66 lb (20 and 30 kg), stands 21 to 26 in (53 to 66 cm) at the shoulder, and comes in liver, chestnut, and occasionally black coats. The ideal coat is harsh, wiry, and dense. The dogs shed very little. A calm, self controlled, even temperament with a strong hunting instinct.

What to do if you lose your Pudelpointer

If your Pudelpointer Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Phone the nearby vets to see if anyone has brought in your missing pet.

4. Call the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Pudelpointer

If you find a Pudelpointer Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Call the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Shelter assigned to your area.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet Clinic who normally scan the animal’s microchip and locate the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.