Pudelpointer Breeder Serving Milford, Delaware
Where is the closest pudelpointer breeder to Milford?
Foothill Kennel in Flowery Branch, Georgia, is about 574 miles from Milford, a long day’s drive, and it is one of the few kennels devoted to pudelpointers bred from NAVHDA-tested parents. Call Jim Kenny at 678-316-6780 to ask about the next litter.
Downstate Delaware is serious waterfowl country, yet pudelpointer breeders are rare anywhere along the coast. Buyers who want a versatile dog from a proven program usually need to look farther afield, and a good breeder is worth the effort.
Before you call, think through what you want the dog to do. Will it spend most days in a duck blind on the bay, or will it also hunt woodcock and doves inland? Will it live in the house with children? The breeder uses those answers to match a puppy to you, and having them ready makes that first conversation far more useful. A kennel visit by appointment is the natural next step for anyone who wants to meet the adult dogs.
Who is the best pudelpointer breeder for a Sussex County hunter?
Foothill Kennel has one of the best records with the breed: it received the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and its dogs have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA field tests. NAVHDA, the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, tests versatile dogs on nose, search, pointing, tracking and water work.
What stands behind each litter:
- All adult dogs are hip tested, and no dog with marginal hips is bred or kept
- The owners are active NAVHDA members
- Every puppy is matched to its owner by temperament and by how that owner hunts
Why do bird hunters choose a pudelpointer?
Because one pudelpointer can do the work of two dogs: it points upland birds, retrieves from land and water, and tracks wounded game. German breeders created it beginning in 1881 by crossing the German hunting poodle with the English pointer, aiming for exactly that versatility.
The breed’s harsh, wiry coat is water resistant and low shedding, so it protects the dog in cold water and thick cover and keeps hair off the couch at home. 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. For a Milford family that spends weekends outdoors, that combination is hard to beat.
What can a pudelpointer hunt near Milford?
Milford sits between the Delaware Bay marshes and the farm country of Kent and Sussex counties, so a pudelpointer here will mostly retrieve ducks and geese, with doves and woodcock filling out the season. The coast is only a short drive east.
Places worth knowing:
- Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge: tidal marsh and impoundments on the bayshore to the southeast, with large numbers of wintering waterfowl
- Milford Neck Wildlife Area: state land along the bay east of town
- Mispillion River: the tidal river that runs through Milford to the bay
- Redden State Forest: pine and hardwood woods to the south, useful for woodcock and for training a young dog
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Fish and Wildlife, publishes the seasons, license rules and wildlife area regulations. Check them, and any refuge rules, before every hunt.
Salt marsh and cold bay water are hard on a dog, and the pudelpointer’s wiry coat was bred for that kind of day. After each outing, rinse off the salt and mud, look over the feet and ears, and give the dog a warm, dry place to rest.
How do I reserve a pudelpointer puppy from Milford?
Call 678-316-6780 or send an inquiry through the contact page, and watch the upcoming litters page for planned breedings. Litters are small and are reserved early, so it pays to be on the breeder’s radar months ahead.
Visits to the kennel near Lake Lanier are by appointment. When it is time to bring your puppy home, call the breeder at 678-316-6780 and he will work out the details with you.
Milford pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Milford from Foothill Kennel?
About 574 miles in a straight line, roughly a long day’s drive to Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Is a pudelpointer a retriever or a pointer?
Both. It is a versatile hunting dog that points, retrieves on land and water, and tracks.
Where can I find pudelpointer puppies for sale near Milford?
Local litters are rare. Call Foothill Kennel at 678-316-6780 about upcoming litters.
Why does a NAVHDA Breeders Award matter?
It recognizes breeders whose dogs perform consistently in NAVHDA testing. Foothill Kennel received it in 2013 and 2017.
Are pudelpointers good family dogs?
Yes, for active families that provide daily exercise and training.
Pudelpointer puppies across Delaware
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Middletown. See all pudelpointer breeders in Delaware, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.