Pudelpointer Dogs and Puppies Near Columbus, Ohio
Where can I get a pudelpointer puppy near Columbus, Ohio?
Foothill Kennel in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 405 miles from Columbus and roughly a day’s drive south, breeds pudelpointers from NAVHDA-tested parents. Call Jim Kenny at 678-316-6780 to ask about the next litter and to arrange a visit. The kennel is near Lake Lanier, and visits are by appointment.
Pudelpointers are a small breed in the Midwest, and a litter from parents with a real field record can be hard to track down. Being within a long day’s drive means a central Ohio family can meet the sire and dam, see the kennel and talk through the litter in person before deciding. That visit tells you more than any number of photos.
Who is the best pudelpointer breeder for central Ohio hunters?
Foothill Kennel is a leading choice, with the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and dogs that have scored at or near the maximum in NAVHDA field tests. The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association judges nose, search, pointing, tracking and water work, so those results speak directly to hunting ability.
What else a Columbus buyer should know about this hunting dog breeder:
- All adult dogs are hip tested, and no dog with marginal hips is bred or kept
- The kennel is an active NAVHDA member
- Puppies are matched to owners by temperament and by how they hunt
Those standards are why the kennel’s pudelpointer dogs tend to be reserved before a litter is born. They are also a useful checklist when you compare any breeder you are considering. Ask what the parents scored, what their hip results were and how the breeder chooses a pup for each family. Clear answers to those three questions tell you most of what you need to know.
What can a pudelpointer hunt around Columbus?
Around Columbus a pudelpointer can hunt released pheasants on state wildlife areas, doves and woodcock, and ducks and geese on the Scioto River and central Ohio reservoirs. Central Ohio is farm country laced with rivers, which suits a versatile dog well.
- Deer Creek Wildlife Area: southwest of the city, with upland fields and a reservoir
- Delaware Wildlife Area: just north, with fields, wetlands and water near Delaware Lake
- Killdeer Plains and Big Island wildlife areas: larger marsh and grassland properties farther north, around Marion and Wyandot counties
- Waterfowl: the Scioto and Olentangy corridors and reservoirs where hunting is allowed
- Woodcock: young woods and wet thickets during the fall migration
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife sets the seasons, sells licenses and manages the public wildlife areas, including its pheasant releases. Check its current regulations and any federal waterfowl requirements before you head out.
Can a pudelpointer live with a Columbus family?
Yes. Pudelpointers are affectionate, trainable and good with active families, and they are calm at home when they get daily exercise and a job. They were bred to work closely with a handler, so they like being part of the household.
The harsh, wiry coat sheds very little and needs only a regular brushing. It also protects the dog in multiflora rose and cold water. Plan on a daily walk or run, some retrieving and a few minutes of training. The Scioto Mile, Metro Parks trails and a fenced yard all help. The breed was developed in Germany from 1881, crossing the German hunting poodle with the English pointer, as a versatile dog that points, retrieves on land and water, and tracks.
How do I reserve a puppy from the next Foothill Kennel litter?
Call 678-316-6780 or send an inquiry through the contact page, then watch the upcoming litters page for planned breedings. Litters are small and reserved early, so reach out well ahead of time.
The breeder will ask about your hunting, your home and your plans for the dog, then help match the right pudelpointer puppy. Once you are on the list, call the breeder at 678-316-6780 and he will work out the details with you.
Columbus, Ohio pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Foothill Kennel from Columbus, Ohio?
About 405 miles in a straight line, roughly a day’s drive south to Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Are there gun dogs for sale near Columbus?
Availability depends on Foothill Kennel’s current litter. Call 678-316-6780 or check the upcoming litters page.
Do pudelpointers hunt pheasants?
Yes. They point, track running birds and retrieve, which suits Ohio pheasant hunting.
Is a visit possible before I reserve?
Yes, by appointment. Call 678-316-6780 to set a time.
Why is Foothill Kennel considered a top breeder?
It received the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and its dogs have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA tests.
Pudelpointer puppies across Ohio
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron. See all pudelpointer breeders in Ohio, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.