Pudelpointer Breeder for Gulfport, Mississippi
How does a Gulfport hunter get a pudelpointer puppy?
Call Foothill Kennel at 678-316-6780: the kennel, in Flowery Branch, Georgia, is about 397 miles from Gulfport, around seven hours by way of Mobile and Montgomery, and it breeds pudelpointers from NAVHDA-tested parents. The breeder, Jim Kenny, starts every sale with a conversation about how you hunt and where.
On the Coast, retrievers are the usual choice, and true versatile dogs are hard to find. A pudelpointer breeder within a day’s drive gives a Gulfport buyer the chance to visit, by appointment, and see the adult dogs before choosing.
What does a pudelpointer do on the Mississippi Gulf Coast?
On the Coast a pudelpointer retrieves ducks from the marsh and the bayous, points quail and woodcock in the pine woods inland, and tracks down cripples in thick cover. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks sets the seasons and state licenses, and waterfowl also require federal stamps, so check current rules each year.
- Mississippi Sound and the bays: ducks in the tidal marshes and river mouths along the coast
- Wolf and Biloxi rivers: bayou country and bottomland north of town with wood ducks and woodcock cover
- De Soto National Forest: longleaf and slash pine woods north of Gulfport, with open, burned stands that hold quail
- Pascagoula River Wildlife Management Area: a large river swamp to the east with waterfowl and woodland hunting
The pudelpointer was created for exactly this kind of mixed hunting. German breeders developed it from 1881 by crossing the German hunting poodle with the English pointer, aiming for one dog that works field, woods and water.
Which pudelpointer breeder should a Gulfport buyer trust?
Choose one with proof, like Foothill Kennel, a top pudelpointer breeder that received NAVHDA Breeders Awards in 2013 and 2017 and whose dogs have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA tests. NAVHDA, the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, measures the skills a versatile dog needs, and a breeder’s award reflects consistent results in that testing.
Questions worth asking any breeder:
- Hips: are all adults tested? At Foothill Kennel they are, and dogs with marginal hips are never bred or kept.
- Involvement: is the breeder active in NAVHDA? Yes.
- Placement: how are puppies matched? By temperament and by the buyer’s style of hunting.
Can a pudelpointer handle Gulf Coast heat and salt water?
Yes, with good care: work it early and late in summer, give it plenty of fresh water, and rinse its coat after a day in salt water. The breed’s harsh, wiry coat is water resistant and sheds very little. It is not a heavy coat, but no dog should be worked hard in midday Coast heat.
Watch for alligators in fresh and brackish water, and keep a young dog away from strong tidal currents until it is a confident swimmer.
Will a pudelpointer fit a Harrison County household?
It will, if the family is active. Pudelpointers are trainable, eager to work with their people and good with children, and they need daily exercise and a job. Early walks along the beach, retrieving drills and a regular training class keep a young dog content. Because pudelpointers bond closely with their families, they do best living in the house as part of daily life.
A low-shedding coat keeps cleanup easy, which matters when the dog comes in from the marsh or the yard.
Plan the first year with care. Socialize the puppy with children, visitors and other dogs, introduce water gradually on calm days, and build obedience before the first season. Pudelpointers learn quickly and want to please, so short, positive sessions go a long way. By the time the teal arrive in September, a well-started young dog can be ready for easy retrieves.
What is the process to reserve a Gulfport pudelpointer?
Call 678-316-6780 or use the contact page, and check the upcoming litters page to see what is planned. Litters are small and reserved early. After you and the breeder settle on a puppy, he will work out the details with you.
Gulfport pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Gulfport from Foothill Kennel?
About 397 miles in a straight line, around seven hours by road to Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Can a pudelpointer hunt coastal marsh ducks?
Yes. It is a natural retriever and strong swimmer with a water-resistant coat.
Is Foothill Kennel a top-rated pudelpointer breeder?
It is a two-time NAVHDA Breeders Award recipient, 2013 and 2017, with dogs scoring at or near maximum in NAVHDA tests.
Is it possible to tour the kennel?
Appointments can be made by phone at 678-316-6780.
Do pudelpointers point quail too?
Yes. They are pointing dogs first and work quail and woodcock as readily as they retrieve ducks.
Pudelpointer puppies across Mississippi
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Jackson, Southaven, Hattiesburg, Biloxi. See all pudelpointer breeders in Mississippi, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.