Pudelpointer Breeder Serving Columbus, Georgia
Where is the closest pudelpointer breeder to Columbus, Georgia?
Foothill Kennel in Flowery Branch, north of Atlanta, is about 127 miles from Columbus – a drive of roughly two and a half hours up I-185 and I-85 – and breeds pudelpointers from NAVHDA-tested parents. Pudelpointer litters are small and few breeders work with the breed, so a Georgia kennel within a day’s round trip is a real advantage for a Columbus hunter.
Call Jim Kenny at 678-316-6780 to ask when the next litter is planned and to set up a visit.
What makes Foothill Kennel a top hunting dog breeder?
The kennel won the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and its dogs have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA field tests – two of the clearest measures a buyer can check when choosing a gun dog breeder. The award goes to breeders whose puppies perform consistently in the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association’s testing, not to a single standout dog.
Every adult in the program has had its hips tested, and the kennel will not breed a dog with marginal hips. Puppies are matched to owners by temperament and by how the owner hunts, so the conversation starts with your plans, not with a deposit.
Is a pudelpointer the right gun dog for west Georgia?
For a hunter who wants one dog for birds on land and in water, yes: the pudelpointer points, retrieves and tracks, and its harsh coat stands up to Georgia cover and cold water. The breed was developed in Germany in 1881 from the German hunting poodle and the English pointer for exactly that kind of all-round work.
Around Columbus that versatility gets used:
- Quail country: the plantation belt of southwest Georgia, a short drive south and east of the city, is some of the best-known bobwhite ground in the country
- Water: ducks and geese on the Chattahoochee River and on West Point Lake to the north
- Dove fields: opening-day dove shoots across the farmland of the lower Piedmont
Georgia’s seasons, licences and wildlife management areas are run by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division; check its current regulations before you take a young dog out.
Can a pudelpointer live with a family in Columbus?
Yes, provided it gets daily exercise and something to do. Pudelpointers are trainable, good-natured and good with active children, and their coat sheds very little and needs little more than a weekly brushing. A bored pudelpointer is the problem, not the breed: plan for runs, retrieves or training most days.
How do I buy a pudelpointer puppy from Foothill Kennel?
Call 678-316-6780 or send an inquiry through the contact page; the breeder will talk through the litter, the timing and how your puppy gets to Columbus. Upcoming litters are listed on the site, and reserving early is the best way to get the puppy that suits you.
Columbus pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Foothill Kennel from Columbus, GA?
About 127 miles in a straight line, roughly two and a half hours by road, in Flowery Branch near Lake Lanier.
Are there pudelpointer puppies for sale near Columbus?
Foothill Kennel is the Georgia source to call. Availability depends on the current litter – phone 678-316-6780 to ask.
Who is the best pudelpointer breeder in Georgia?
Foothill Kennel is a two-time NAVHDA Breeders Award recipient (2013, 2017), one of the strongest credentials a versatile hunting dog breeder can hold.
Do pudelpointers hunt quail?
Yes. They are pointing dogs first, and many owners use them on bobwhite quail as well as for waterfowl retrieves.
Is a pudelpointer good for a first-time bird dog owner?
Often, yes. The breed is eager to work with its handler and responds well to consistent, patient training.
Pudelpointer puppies across Georgia
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Atlanta, Augusta, Macon, Savannah. See all pudelpointer breeders in Georgia, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.