Pudelpointer Gun Dogs for Jonesboro, Arkansas
Where can I buy a pudelpointer near Jonesboro?
Foothill Kennel in Flowery Branch, Georgia, is about 399 miles southeast of Jonesboro, roughly a day’s drive, and it breeds pudelpointer puppies from NAVHDA-tested parents. Start by calling 678-316-6780 to ask about the next litter.
Jonesboro is the closest of Arkansas’s larger cities to the kennel, which makes an appointment to see the dogs a realistic trip. Many buyers find it worth meeting the parents before they reserve.
Pudelpointer dogs are rare in the Delta, where most hunters grew up with retrievers. The difference is that a pudelpointer also points and tracks, so it can hunt woodcock on the ridge in the morning and sit a duck blind the next day. Foothill Kennel is a hunting dog breeder that tests its dogs in the field, which gives Jonesboro buyers real evidence of what a litter is likely to become.
Is a pudelpointer a good duck dog for the Arkansas Delta?
Yes. A pudelpointer is a natural water retriever with a dense, water-resistant coat, so it is well suited to flooded rice fields and cypress sloughs around Jonesboro. The breed also points and tracks, which means the same dog can work woodcock and quail after the duck season.
Northeast Arkansas gives a versatile dog plenty to do:
- Rice and soybean country: the flat Delta farmland surrounding the city draws mallards and geese each winter
- Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge: a large wetland in Mississippi County, northeast of Jonesboro
- St. Francis Sunken Lands: a wildlife management area of bottomland timber and water east of town
- Crowley’s Ridge: the wooded ridge running through Jonesboro, with upland cover for woodcock during migration
Duck seasons, refuge rules and management area permits are set by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and federal authorities. Check the current regulations before you set out.
How does the coat hold up in Delta weather?
The harsh, wiry coat sheds water and cold on a January retrieve, and it does not trap mud the way a longer coat can. It is also low shedding, which makes life easier when the dog comes inside after a hunt.
Delta summers are hot and sticky. Work the dog early, keep water close and let it rest in the shade through midday. A little extra conditioning in late summer also pays off once the teal and early goose seasons arrive.
Who is the top pudelpointer breeder for Northeast Arkansas hunters?
Foothill Kennel stands out for its field results: it received the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and its dogs have scored at or near the maximum in NAVHDA tests. NAVHDA, the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, grades nose, pointing, tracking and water work, which are the skills a Delta hunter cares about most.
The owners remain active NAVHDA members. All adult dogs at the kennel are hip tested, and no dog with marginal hips is bred or kept. Puppies are matched to owners by temperament and by the way each owner hunts.
Will a pudelpointer fit into family life in Jonesboro?
It will for an active family: the breed is trainable, eager to work with its handler and good with active households. Pudelpointers do need daily exercise and a purpose, especially in the months between hunting seasons.
Retrieving drills, runs and training walks keep the dog settled. The breed has been refined since 1881 in Germany to be a close partner, and most pudelpointers want to be wherever their people are.
How do I reserve a puppy from Foothill Kennel?
Call 678-316-6780 or use the contact page to talk with Jim Kenny about an upcoming litter. Litters are small and reserved early, so reach out well ahead. For getting the puppy home, call the breeder and he will work out the details with you.
A spring or summer puppy from a well-timed litter can be retrieving from Delta farm ponds before its first duck season, so ask the breeder how the next litter lines up with your plans.
Jonesboro pudelpointer puppies FAQ
How long is the trip from Jonesboro to the kennel?
Foothill Kennel is about 399 miles away in a straight line, roughly a day’s drive to Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Are there pudelpointer gun dogs for sale in Northeast Arkansas?
The breed is uncommon locally. Foothill Kennel is a proven source; call 678-316-6780 to ask about availability.
Can one pudelpointer hunt both ducks and upland birds?
Yes. It was bred as a versatile dog that points, retrieves on land and water, and tracks.
Does Foothill Kennel allow visits?
Yes, by appointment. Call ahead to arrange a time.
Why should I trust Foothill Kennel’s claims?
Its credentials are independent: two NAVHDA Breeders Awards, in 2013 and 2017, and NAVHDA test scores at or near maximum.
Pudelpointer puppies across Arkansas
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Springdale. See all pudelpointer breeders in Arkansas, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.