Pudelpointer Dogs and Puppies Near Nashville, Tennessee
Where can I get a pudelpointer puppy near Nashville?
Foothill Kennel in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 213 miles from Nashville and roughly four hours by road, breeds pudelpointers from NAVHDA-tested parents. Call Jim Kenny at 678-316-6780 to ask about the next litter and set up a visit. The kennel is near Lake Lanier, and visits are by appointment.
Four hours is an easy day trip for a Middle Tennessee family. You can drive down in the morning, meet the sire and dam, see how the dogs are kept and be home by evening. Pudelpointers are uncommon in the Southeast, so having a proven breeder that close is a real advantage, and a visit is the best way to decide whether the breed and the program suit you.
Who is the top pudelpointer breeder for Nashville hunters?
Foothill Kennel is a top choice, with the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and dogs that have scored at or near the maximum in NAVHDA field tests. NAVHDA, the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, grades dogs on nose, search, pointing, tracking and water work, which makes its results a reliable guide for a buyer.
What else stands behind this hunting dog breeder:
- Hip testing on every adult dog, with no dog bred or kept that has marginal hips
- Active membership in NAVHDA
- Placement of each puppy by temperament and by how the new owner hunts
When you visit, ask to see the adult dogs and to hear about their testing. Seeing a calm, biddable dam and hearing what she did in the field tells you a great deal about the litter.
What can a pudelpointer hunt around Nashville?
Around Nashville a pudelpointer can point bobwhite quail in Middle Tennessee farm country, work dove fields and woodcock cover, and retrieve ducks and geese on the Cumberland River lakes. The mix of rolling farmland, cedar glades and big reservoirs suits a versatile dog well.
- Cumberland River system: Old Hickory Lake, Cheatham Lake and the river itself, which hold ducks and geese through the winter
- J. Percy Priest Lake: a large reservoir on the city’s east side with public land around parts of it
- Cheatham Wildlife Management Area: public land west of the city with upland and woodland cover
- Bobwhite quail and doves: farm edges, native grass fields and managed dove fields across Middle Tennessee
- Woodcock: creek bottoms and young woods during the winter migration
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency sets the seasons, sells licenses and manages the state’s wildlife management areas. Review the agency’s current rules and the federal waterfowl requirements before a young dog’s first hunt.
Is a pudelpointer a good family dog in Nashville?
Yes, for an active family: pudelpointers are affectionate, trainable and good with active children, and they are calm at home when they get daily exercise and a job. They like being close to their people and are eager to please.
The harsh, wiry coat sheds very little and needs only regular brushing, and it protects against briars and cold water. Middle Tennessee summers are warm, so schedule walks and training for mornings and evenings, and give the dog shade and water. Greenways, lake swims and short training sessions will keep a pudelpointer content. Pudelpointers trace back to Germany in 1881 and a cross of the German hunting poodle with the English pointer, made to produce a dog for pointing, retrieving on land and water, and tracking.
How do Nashville buyers reserve a pudelpointer puppy?
Call 678-316-6780 or send an inquiry through the contact page, and check the upcoming litters page for planned breedings. Litters are small and reserved early, so reach out well ahead.
The breeder will ask how you hunt and how you live before suggesting a pudelpointer puppy. Once you are on the list, call the breeder at 678-316-6780 and he will work out the details with you.
Nashville pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Foothill Kennel from Nashville?
About 213 miles in a straight line, roughly four hours by road to Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Can I visit the kennel from Nashville in a day?
Yes. Visits are by appointment. Call 678-316-6780 to arrange one.
Are there gun dogs for sale near Nashville?
Foothill Kennel’s availability depends on the current litter. Check the upcoming litters page or call to ask.
Do pudelpointer dogs hunt quail and ducks?
Yes. They point upland birds and retrieve on land and in water.
What makes Foothill Kennel a top breeder?
It received the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and its dogs have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA tests.
Pudelpointer puppies across Tennessee
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville. See all pudelpointer breeders in Tennessee, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.