Pudelpointer Breeder Serving Birmingham, Alabama
Where can a Birmingham hunter get a pudelpointer puppy?
From Foothill Kennel in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 171 miles east of Birmingham and roughly three hours away by interstate, where pudelpointer puppies are raised from NAVHDA-tested parents. Phone 678-316-6780 to hear about upcoming litters and to book a time to meet the dogs.
Because the breed is rare in Alabama, many Birmingham buyers start their search online and discover that the closest established pudelpointer breeder is a short trip across the Georgia line. A visit lets you watch the adults, see the kennel and ask every question in person.
What makes Foothill Kennel a top pudelpointer breeder?
Two NAVHDA Breeders Awards, in 2013 and 2017, plus dogs that have scored at or near the maximum in NAVHDA testing, put Foothill Kennel among the top pudelpointer breeders a Birmingham buyer can call. NAVHDA, the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, evaluates how a dog searches, points, tracks and handles water, so the results speak directly to hunting ability.
The kennel’s standards go beyond test scores. All adult dogs are hip tested, and a dog with marginal hips is neither bred nor kept. The owners are active NAVHDA members, and they place each pup by temperament and by the way its new owner hunts rather than by who called first.
Will a pudelpointer suit a family in the Birmingham suburbs?
It will if the family is active: a pudelpointer is affectionate, trainable and good with children, but it needs daily exercise and real work to stay content. Long walks, swimming, retrieving drills and short training sessions keep the dog settled at home.
The coat is harsh, wiry and low shedding, and it dries quickly after a swim. Owners who share the house with their dog tend to appreciate how little hair ends up on the furniture compared with many sporting breeds.
Think about your week before you commit. A pudelpointer is happiest with an owner who can give it a real outlet every day, whether that is a run before work, a retrieving session in the backyard or a weekend on public land. Families who plan for that usually find the breed calm, gentle and easy to have around the house.
What birds can a pudelpointer hunt near Birmingham?
Birmingham sits where Alabama’s ridges meet its river country, and a versatile pudelpointer can work doves, quail, woodcock and ducks within a morning’s drive. The breed was created in Germany beginning in 1881 from the German hunting poodle and the English pointer to hunt on land and in water and to track game.
Some of the ground a Birmingham hunter uses:
- Talladega National Forest: large blocks of public woods east and southwest of the city, including the Oakmulgee District, with woodcock and upland cover
- Coosa River reservoirs: Lay Lake and the other impoundments along the Coosa hold ducks in winter
- Lewis Smith Lake: the deep, clear lake north of the city and its creek arms attract waterfowl in colder months
- Farm country: September dove fields and quail edges across the rolling countryside
Hunting seasons, licenses and public land rules are set by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. Read the current regulations before heading out with a young dog.
How does reserving a pudelpointer puppy work?
Call 678-316-6780 or send a note through the contact page, and the breeder will talk through the next litter with you. Litters are small and reserved early, so the sooner you reach out, the better your chance of a pup from the breeding you want. The upcoming litters page shows what is planned.
Visits are by appointment, and seeing the adult dogs in person is the best way to judge whether the breed suits you. Expect questions about your hunting, your experience with bird dogs and your household. Those answers guide the match between puppy and owner. For getting your pup home to Birmingham, call the breeder at 678-316-6780 and he will work out the details with you.
Birmingham pudelpointer FAQ
Is there a pudelpointer breeder close to Birmingham?
Foothill Kennel is about 171 miles away in a straight line, in Flowery Branch, Georgia, roughly a three-hour drive.
What awards has Foothill Kennel earned?
The NAVHDA Breeders Award, in 2013 and again in 2017.
Are pudelpointer dogs good with kids?
Generally yes. They are gentle and people oriented, and they do best with active families that give them daily exercise.
Are the parents health tested?
All adult dogs at the kennel are hip tested, and dogs with marginal hips are not bred or kept.
When should I start looking for gun dogs for sale?
Before the litter is born. Watch the upcoming litters page and call early, because litters fill before the puppies arrive.
Pudelpointer puppies across Alabama
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa. See all pudelpointer breeders in Alabama, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.