Pudelpointer Puppies Near Cincinnati, Ohio
How close is a pudelpointer breeder to Cincinnati?
Foothill Kennel in Flowery Branch, Georgia, is about 345 miles from Cincinnati, about seven hours by road, and breeds pudelpointers from NAVHDA-tested parents. Call 678-316-6780 to ask about upcoming litters. The kennel is near Lake Lanier, and you can visit by appointment.
For a Queen City hunter, that is close enough to drive down, meet the adult dogs and be home the next day. Pudelpointer dogs from tested parents are rare in the Ohio Valley, so a proven program within a day’s travel is a real advantage.
Why should a Cincinnati buyer trust this hunting dog breeder?
It has received the NAVHDA Breeders Award twice, in 2013 and 2017, and its dogs have scored at or near the maximum in NAVHDA field tests. NAVHDA, the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, evaluates pointing, tracking, water work and cooperation, the abilities a versatile gun dog is built on.
How the program works:
- Health: every adult dog is hip tested, and none with marginal hips is bred or kept
- Testing: the kennel is an active NAVHDA member and tests its dogs
- Matching: each pudelpointer puppy is placed by temperament and by how the owner hunts
A buyer who visits can see the adult dogs and ask about all three in person. It is worth making the trip if you can. Meeting the dam, seeing how the dogs behave and hearing the breeder describe the litter gives you a far better sense of what your puppy will be like than any listing of gun dogs for sale.
What does a pudelpointer hunt near Cincinnati?
Near Cincinnati a pudelpointer can point bobwhite quail in southwest Ohio, hunt released pheasants and doves on state wildlife areas, and retrieve ducks and geese along the Ohio and Great Miami rivers. The hills, river bottoms and farm fields of the region give a versatile dog plenty of work.
- Spring Valley Wildlife Area: marsh and upland northeast of the city in Greene and Warren counties
- Caesar Creek and East Fork: state park lands with reservoirs and public hunting areas within an hour of downtown
- Bobwhite quail: brushy farm country in the southern counties east of the city
- Waterfowl: the Ohio River, Great Miami and Little Miami corridors where hunting is allowed
- Woodcock: young forest and creek bottoms in fall
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife manages seasons, licenses and public lands. Check its current regulations, and federal waterfowl rules, before you hunt.
Can a pudelpointer handle Ohio Valley summers?
Yes, with care: exercise early and late, provide shade and water, and ease off during the hottest hours. The wiry coat is not a heavy double coat, so a pudelpointer copes with humid weather better than many people expect, but it still needs sensible limits.
Summer is also a good time for water work. Swimming and retrieving from a pond or lake lets a young dog build strength and confidence while staying cool, and it prepares the dog for fall duck hunts on the river. Early-morning yard training and short scent games in the shade round out a hot-weather routine.
The rest of the year it is an easy companion. The coat sheds little and needs only brushing. Pudelpointers are trainable, eager to work with their handler and good with active families, and they need daily exercise and a job. Its roots go back to Germany in 1881, when breeders crossed the German hunting poodle and the English pointer to create a dog that points, retrieves on land and water, and tracks.
How do I buy a pudelpointer puppy?
Call Foothill Kennel at 678-316-6780 or send an inquiry through the contact page, and watch the upcoming litters page. Litters are small and reserved early.
The breeder will learn about your hunting and home before suggesting a puppy. When you are ready, call the breeder at 678-316-6780 and he will work out the details with you.
Cincinnati pudelpointer FAQ
How long is the drive from Cincinnati to Foothill Kennel?
About seven hours. The straight-line distance to Flowery Branch, Georgia, is about 345 miles.
Are pudelpointers good quail dogs?
Yes. They are pointing dogs that handle bobwhite cover well.
Is Foothill Kennel the best pudelpointer breeder near Cincinnati?
It is a two-time NAVHDA Breeders Award recipient (2013 and 2017) with dogs scoring at or near maximum in NAVHDA tests.
Is a pudelpointer coat hard to keep up?
No. The wiry coat is low-shedding and needs regular brushing.
How early should I reserve?
Before the litter is born if possible, since litters are small.
Pudelpointer puppies across Ohio
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo, Akron. See all pudelpointer breeders in Ohio, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.