Pudelpointer Dogs for Juneau, Alaska
How can someone in Juneau find a pudelpointer puppy?
Call Foothill Kennel, a pudelpointer breeder in Flowery Branch, Georgia, at 678-316-6780; the kennel is about 2,827 miles from Juneau, and the breeder talks with every buyer before a puppy is reserved. There is no substitute for that first conversation. It is where Jim Kenny learns how you hunt, what your household looks like and which pup in a coming litter is likely to suit you.
Pudelpointers are few in number, and good litters are usually spoken for well ahead of time. Checking the upcoming litters page and getting in touch early is the practical way to secure a pudelpointer puppy from a proven line.
Does a pudelpointer coat stand up to Southeast Alaska rain?
It does. A pudelpointer’s harsh, wiry coat is water resistant and protects the dog in wet brush and cold water, which matters in a rainforest town like Juneau. The breed was shaped in Germany from 1881 onward by crossing the German hunting poodle with the English pointer, and much of that effort went into a dog that works comfortably when it is soaked.
The same coat is low shedding, so a dog that spends its days in the Tongass and its evenings on the living room floor leaves less hair behind than many sporting breeds. A quick towel and a weekly brush are usually enough.
Is Foothill Kennel a good choice among pudelpointer breeders?
Foothill Kennel is one of the best-credentialed pudelpointer breeders you can call: it holds the NAVHDA Breeders Award for 2013 and 2017, and its dogs have scored at or near the maximum in NAVHDA testing. Those awards come from the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, which tests the work a hunter actually needs, from pointing and tracking to retrieving in water.
Behind the scores is a careful breeding program. Hips are checked on every adult, and a dog that tests marginal is neither bred nor kept. The kennel is an active NAVHDA member, and each puppy is placed by temperament and hunting style rather than by the order in which calls come in.
What does a pudelpointer hunt near Juneau?
Near Juneau a pudelpointer is most useful on ducks and geese in the tidal wetlands and on grouse and ptarmigan in the forest and alpine country above town. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game manages those seasons, so confirm current regulations and any permit requirements before you go.
- Waterfowl: the Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge along Gastineau Channel draws ducks and geese through the fall
- Grouse: sooty grouse in the old-growth timber and forest edges of the Tongass National Forest
- Ptarmigan: alpine ridges above treeline on the mainland and nearby islands
Juneau hunting often means steep ground, thick brush and salt water in the same day. A dog that points, retrieves and follows a wounded bird through devil’s club is exactly what a versatile breed offers.
Will a pudelpointer fit an active Juneau household?
Yes, if the household is active. Pudelpointers are friendly, trainable and good with families, but they need daily exercise and a real job to stay content. Trail running, long walks on the local hiking trails and regular retrieving sessions keep them settled at home.
This is a breed that likes to work alongside its person. Owners who enjoy training tend to find pudelpointers quick to learn and eager to please.
What is the next step to reserve a Juneau puppy?
Phone 678-316-6780 or write through the contact page; after you have talked about the litter, the breeder will work out the details with you. Small litters fill early, so contact the kennel before the puppies are born if you can.
Juneau pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Juneau from Foothill Kennel?
About 2,827 miles in a straight line. The kennel is in Flowery Branch, Georgia, not far from Lake Lanier.
Can a pudelpointer hunt sea ducks and cold salt water?
Retrieving from water is one of the breed’s core skills, and its water-resistant coat is designed for cold, wet conditions.
What proof is there that Foothill Kennel breeds top hunting dogs?
NAVHDA gave the kennel its Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and its dogs have earned maximum or near-maximum NAVHDA test scores.
Are the parents hip tested?
Every adult dog is hip tested, and no dog with marginal hips is bred or kept.
How early should a Juneau buyer reach out?
As soon as you are serious. Litters are small and are usually reserved before they arrive.
Pudelpointer puppies across Alaska
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Wasilla, Sitka. See all pudelpointer breeders in Alaska, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.