Pudelpointer Dogs for Hattiesburg, Mississippi Hunters
Is there a pudelpointer breeder within reach of Hattiesburg?
Yes. Foothill Kennel in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 371 miles from Hattiesburg and roughly six and a half hours by road, breeds pudelpointers from NAVHDA-tested parents. Call 678-316-6780 to ask about the next litter. For a Pine Belt hunter looking for a versatile dog, it is a trip that can be made in a day.
Visits are by appointment. Meeting the parents at the kennel near Lake Lanier is the best way to judge temperament and working style before you commit. The route runs up through Meridian and Birmingham to Atlanta, then north on I-985 to Flowery Branch.
Before you call, think through what you want from the dog. A hunter who spends most mornings in the national forest after quail and woodcock and a hunter who mostly sits in a duck blind on the Leaf River may want different pups from the same litter, and the breeder will ask.
Does Foothill Kennel have the credentials of a top hunting dog breeder?
It does: Foothill Kennel received the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and again in 2017, and its dogs have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA field tests. NAVHDA, the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, evaluates the skills a versatile gun dog needs, including search, pointing, tracking, retrieving and water work.
The breeding program is built on the same standards:
- Every adult dog is hip tested, and none with marginal hips is bred or kept
- The breeder remains an active NAVHDA member
- Each puppy is placed by temperament and by how the buyer hunts, not just by the order of calls
What can a pudelpointer hunt in the Pine Belt?
Around Hattiesburg a pudelpointer can point quail and woodcock in the longleaf pine woods and river bottoms and retrieve ducks from the rivers, creeks and beaver ponds. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks sets seasons and licensing, and the national forest has its own rules on some areas, so check the current regulations first.
- De Soto National Forest: the huge longleaf pine forest that begins just south and east of the city, including the Black Creek area and its open, burned uplands
- Leaf River Wildlife Management Area: public land inside the national forest in Perry County, with pine uplands and river bottom
- Leaf and Bouie rivers: bottomland hardwoods and sloughs close to town, with wood ducks in season and woodcock in winter
- Farm country: dove fields in the surrounding counties each fall
The breed is well suited to that variety. Developed in Germany from 1881 by crossing the German hunting poodle with the English pointer, the pudelpointer points, retrieves on land and water, and tracks.
How does a pudelpointer live with a Hattiesburg family?
Very well, if the family is active. Pudelpointers are affectionate, trainable and good with children, and they need daily exercise and a job to do. The Longleaf Trace, which runs out of Hattiesburg, is a good place for daily walks and runs, and a farm pond makes an ideal spot for early water work.
These dogs want to be where their people are. Keep a pudelpointer inside with the family, give it a daily outing and some training, and it is usually a calm, pleasant companion.
Do pudelpointers handle South Mississippi heat?
They do with the right routine: exercise early and late, keep water and shade available, and save hard work for fall and winter. The pudelpointer’s harsh, wiry coat is water resistant and low shedding. It is not heavy, but it still pays to avoid long runs in the midday heat from June through September. Watch for snakes on summer walks and alligators near water.
What does a Hattiesburg buyer do to reserve a pup?
Call 678-316-6780 or send a note through the contact page, then keep checking the upcoming litters page. Litters are small and reserved early. When you are ready to move forward, the breeder will work out the details with you.
Hattiesburg pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Hattiesburg from Foothill Kennel?
About 371 miles in a straight line, roughly six and a half hours by car to Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Are pudelpointers good in longleaf pine quail country?
Yes. They are natural pointers with good noses and a tough coat for brushy cover.
Who is the best pudelpointer breeder for the Pine Belt?
Foothill Kennel, a NAVHDA Breeders Award recipient in 2013 and 2017, is a strong choice, with dogs scoring at or near maximum in NAVHDA tests.
Do pudelpointers shed?
Very little. The wiry coat is low shedding and needs only occasional brushing.
Where do Pine Belt buyers hear about new litters?
The upcoming litters page lists planned breedings, and a call to 678-316-6780 covers the rest.
Pudelpointer puppies across Mississippi
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, Biloxi. See all pudelpointer breeders in Mississippi, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.