Pudelpointer Puppies for Huntsville, Alabama Hunters
Where is the nearest pudelpointer breeder to Huntsville?
Foothill Kennel in Flowery Branch, Georgia, sits about 161 miles southeast of Huntsville, roughly three and a half hours by car, and it breeds pudelpointer puppies from NAVHDA-tested parents. Call Jim Kenny at 678-316-6780 to ask about the next litter and to set up a visit by appointment.
Pudelpointers are still an uncommon breed in the South, and few kennels work with them at all. For a Tennessee Valley hunter, a breeder near Lake Lanier is close enough to visit, meet the sire and dam, and see how the adult dogs carry themselves before you commit to a pup.
What will a pudelpointer hunt around Huntsville?
Nearly everything a north Alabama bird hunter chases: the pudelpointer points upland birds, retrieves ducks from cold water and tracks wounded game, so one dog covers the whole season. The breed was developed in Germany starting in 1881 by crossing the German hunting poodle with the English pointer, with exactly this kind of all-round work in mind.
Within an easy drive of Huntsville you have:
- Tennessee River lakes: Wheeler Lake and Guntersville Lake draw wintering ducks and geese, and the backwater sloughs reward a dog that swims hard and marks well
- Dove and quail: harvested grain fields across the Tennessee Valley host dove shoots in early fall, with bobwhite in the brushier edges where habitat allows
- Woodcock: wet creek bottoms and young timber along the river corridors hold migrating birds in late fall and winter
- Plateau cover: the rugged, wooded Cumberland Plateau country east of the city rewards a close-working dog
Season dates, bag limits, license requirements and wildlife management area rules come from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. Check its current regulations, along with the federal duck stamp requirement, before your first hunt.
Which hunting dog breeder has the best record with pudelpointers?
Foothill Kennel ranks among the best pudelpointer breeders in the Southeast on evidence you can check: it received the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and again in 2017. Its dogs have also scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA field tests, which grade nose, pointing, tracking, water work and cooperation with the handler.
A few other things set a serious breeder apart:
- Every adult dog in the program is hip tested, and no dog with marginal hips is bred or kept
- The owners are active NAVHDA members who test their own dogs
- Each puppy is matched to its owner by temperament and by how that owner hunts
Is a pudelpointer easy to live with in a Huntsville home?
Yes, for an active household: pudelpointers are trainable, eager to work with their handler and good with active families, as long as they get daily exercise and a job to do. A pup that runs, retrieves or trains most days settles into house life well.
The harsh, wiry coat is water resistant and sheds very little, which suits families who want a hunting companion indoors. It also turns burrs and briars better than a soft coat, a real plus after a morning in Alabama cover. Plan on regular brushing and a good look at ears and feet after each outing.
How do I reserve a pudelpointer puppy from Huntsville?
Get in touch early: call 678-316-6780 or use the contact page, and ask to be considered for an upcoming litter. Litters are small and are usually reserved well before the puppies are born, so the upcoming litters page is worth checking often.
The first conversation is about you: the birds you hunt, how much time you have for training and what your home looks like. That is how the breeder decides which puppy suits which owner. Pups in the same litter differ: some are bold and independent, others softer and more focused on their person, and the right one depends on whether you spend more days in a duck blind or walking behind a point.
Once a pup is chosen, call the breeder at 678-316-6780 and he will work out the details with you.
Huntsville pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Foothill Kennel from Huntsville, Alabama?
About 161 miles in a straight line, roughly three and a half hours by road, in Flowery Branch near Lake Lanier.
Can I visit the kennel before choosing a puppy?
Yes. Visits are by appointment; call 678-316-6780 to arrange one.
Are pudelpointers good duck dogs on the Tennessee River?
They are. The breed swims strongly, retrieves naturally and has a water-resistant coat that handles late-season cold.
Why do NAVHDA results matter when comparing gun dogs for sale?
NAVHDA tests measure the hunting traits a buyer cares about. Foothill Kennel’s dogs have scored at or near maximum, and the kennel holds NAVHDA Breeders Awards from 2013 and 2017.
Do pudelpointer puppies grow into heavy shedders?
No. The adult coat is wiry and low shedding and needs only routine brushing.
Pudelpointer puppies across Alabama
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Mobile, Birmingham, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa. See all pudelpointer breeders in Alabama, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.