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Dupuy Pointer
dog breed
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Weight
22–28 kg
Size
Large
Lifespan
9–12 ans
Energy
Élevé
Origin
Poitou
Coat
blanche avec des marques brun foncé
Maintenance
Faible
Training
Moyen
The Dupuy Pointer is a dog breed French, now extinct. Bred for hunting, dogs of this breed are known for being fast, especially in open field races.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Large size (22-28 kg): plan for space, exercise, and food budget.
- 2Life expectancy: 9 to 12 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1 hour of daily activity for balance.
- 4Minimal maintenance — light shedding, occasional brushing.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Dupuy Pointer
Origins & history
A story told
The perfection of the out-of-sight hunting dog is probably a Celtic and more particularly Gallic tradition. The breed was created in Poitou in the 19th century by Omer and Narcisse Dupuy, by crossing Greyhounds and French Pointers. The breed was always rare and was not very well known outside France. It disappeared in its original form around the 1940s.
Character
Daily temperament
Thanks to its powerful sense of smell, this dog is useful for hunting. It scents game from a distance. Moreover, it is a dog resistant to bad weather such as heat. When hunting, it naturally takes the pace of the trot.
Physical
Breed standard
The Dupuy Pointer had a long tapered head and a generally refined appearance, reminiscent of a Greyhound; it was the largest of the French Pointer breeds, measuring 65 to 69 centimetres, it was predominantly white with dark brown markings and had an uncut tail. The coat is fine but is not shiny. The Dupuy Pointer also retains much of the English Pointer with which it was crossed.
What if you adopted your future companion?
The Dupuy Pointer of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of dupuy pointer (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.
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What human age for a dupuy pointer ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 9–12 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
23 à 44 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
30years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +6 per year for a grand dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a dupuy pointer ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
288 g
per day · 1096 kcal
144 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dupuy Pointer
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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