Pudelpointer Puppies for Elizabeth, New Jersey Hunters
Who sells pudelpointer puppies near Elizabeth, New Jersey?
Foothill Kennel, a pudelpointer breeder in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 697 miles from Elizabeth and a long day’s drive away, raises its puppies from NAVHDA-tested parents. Dial 678-316-6780 and ask when the next breeding is planned.
You will not find many pudelpointer litters anywhere in Union County or the surrounding metro. Serious buyers tend to widen the search, and the kennels worth considering are the ones that can show independent results for their dogs. Distance matters far less than what the sire and dam have proven, since the dog you choose may hunt with you for a dozen seasons or more.
Is a pudelpointer a sensible pick for someone new to bird dogs?
In many cases, yes: pudelpointers want to cooperate with the person holding the lead, pick up lessons quickly and forgive a beginner’s mistakes. Calm, steady training that begins in puppyhood brings out the best in them.
A good first year looks like this: simple manners at home, short retrieving games in the yard, gradual introduction to birds and to water, and help from a seasoned trainer when you hit a snag. The breed’s desire to please shortens the learning curve for dog and handler alike.
Indoors, a pudelpointer is warm and loyal and does well with kids who like to be outside. Plan on exercise every day and a task to focus on. The dense, wiry coat drops very little hair, which busy families appreciate.
What sets Foothill Kennel apart as a top breeder?
Proof on the record: Foothill Kennel collected NAVHDA Breeders Awards in 2013 and 2017, and dogs from its program have scored at or near the maximum in NAVHDA evaluations. The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association grades nose, search, point, tracking, water work and teamwork with the handler, so those scores describe a dog’s usefulness in the field.
What a buyer can count on:
- Hip screening on every adult, with dogs showing marginal hips kept out of the program entirely
- Breeders who remain active NAVHDA members
- Puppy placement based on temperament and on the owner’s style of hunting and home life
Anyone who wants to meet the adult dogs can arrange a visit near Lake Lanier by appointment. Seeing a mature pudelpointer relax in the house and then switch on outdoors says a lot about the breed.
What can I hunt with a pudelpointer from Elizabeth?
From Elizabeth, a pudelpointer can fetch ducks, geese and brant along the bays and shore, and hold point on stocked pheasants and woodcock on public land inland. The breed dates to 1881 in Germany, where the German hunting poodle was crossed with the English pointer to produce an all-round dog for pointing, retrieving on land and water, and tracking.
Within a drive:
- Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay: coastal water to the south where waterfowl gather in winter
- Assunpink WMA: a big state Wildlife Management Area in western Monmouth County with fields, woods and lakes, and a regular stop for pheasant stocking
- Pine Barrens: sandy pine and oak country farther south, with woodcock in the damper pockets
- Barnegat Bay: well-known brant and duck water along the central Jersey Shore
Season dates, licenses, permits and area regulations come from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife. Review them, and the federal waterfowl rules, before every trip.
How do I get a pudelpointer puppy from Foothill Kennel?
Ring 678-316-6780 or write in through the contact page, then follow the upcoming litters page. Because litters are small and fill ahead of time, calling months before a breeding is the surest route.
The breeder will want a picture of your hunting, your experience with dogs and your household before suggesting a particular pup. When the puppy is ready to leave, call the breeder at 678-316-6780 and he will work out the details with you.
Elizabeth pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Elizabeth from Foothill Kennel?
About 697 miles in a straight line, a long day’s drive to Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Do pudelpointers learn quickly?
Usually. They are keen to work with their handler and respond well to consistent lessons.
Can one pudelpointer handle both pheasants and ducks?
Yes. It is a versatile gun dog that points upland birds and retrieves on land and in water.
What recognition has Foothill Kennel received?
The NAVHDA Breeders Award, first in 2013 and again in 2017.
When should I call about a puppy?
Early. Litters are small, so phone 678-316-6780 well before the breeding.
Pudelpointer puppies across New Jersey
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Trenton. See all pudelpointer breeders in New Jersey, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.