How long does a Poodle Pointer Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–15 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).

Is a Poodle Pointer Mix easy to train?

Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Poodle Pointer Mix

A Poodle Pointer mix is a cross between a Poodle and a German Shorthaired Pointer. Most grow into large dogs of 40–70 lb and live 10–15 years.

Poodle, a purebred dog — PoodlePhoto: UszkarFoto92, CC0, source

German Shorthaired Pointer, a purebred dog — German Shorthaired PointerPhoto: Bonnie van den Born, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight40–70 lbcan be 40–70 lb

Height20–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–15 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Poodle Pointer Mix get?

Standard Poodle40–70 lb

The mix40–70 lb

German Shorthaired Pointer45–70 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Poodle Pointer Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 20–24 inches at the shoulder, against 18–24 in for the Standard Poodle and 21–25 in for the German Shorthaired Pointer.

Size figures assume a Standard Poodle parent, the size closest to the German Shorthaired Pointer. A different poodle size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to high

Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

Moderate to very high

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Very high

The Poodle rates very high and the German Shorthaired Pointer very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Poodle is usually described as active, proud, very smart. The German Shorthaired Pointer as friendly, smart, willing to please. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Poodle vs Pointer vs the mix

Trait	Standard Poodle	Poodle Pointer Mix	German Shorthaired Pointer
Weight	40–70 lb	40–70 lb	45–70 lb
Height	18–24 in	20–24 in	21–25 in
Lifespan	10–18 yr	10–15 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Poodle Pointer Mix

How big does a Poodle Pointer Mix get?: Most grow to 40–70 pounds and 20–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–70 pounds.
How long does a Poodle Pointer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–15 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).
Does a Poodle Pointer Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to high. Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Poodle Pointer Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Poodle mixes

Other Pointer mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.