Pudelpointer Dogs for Paterson, New Jersey
Where can Paterson hunters find pudelpointer dogs?
Foothill Kennel in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 708 miles from Paterson, breeds pudelpointer dogs from NAVHDA-tested parents and has twice received the NAVHDA Breeders Award. Call 678-316-6780 to find out when the next litter is planned.
The breed is uncommon in Passaic County and throughout the Northeast. With so few litters available, hunters who want a pudelpointer do best by picking a proven breeder early and reserving a spot before the puppies arrive.
What does a pudelpointer hunt in the New Jersey Highlands?
North and west of Paterson, a pudelpointer can hunt stocked pheasants, woodcock, ducks and geese across the Highlands and the Kittatinny Valley. The breed was developed in Germany from 1881 out of the German hunting poodle and the English pointer to point, retrieve on land and water, and track.
Ground within reach of the city:
- Wawayanda State Park and nearby state forests: big wooded tracts in the Highlands with woodcock cover
- Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge: wetlands and fields in Sussex County along a waterfowl corridor, with its own refuge hunting rules
- Whittingham and other Sussex County WMAs: public land where upland birds and waterfowl are hunted
- Stocked pheasant areas: Wildlife Management Areas across northwest New Jersey that receive pheasants during the season
- Passaic River and reservoirs: local water that draws ducks and geese, though many reservoirs are closed to hunting
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife, sets seasons, licenses, permits and Wildlife Management Area rules. Check its current regulations, and any refuge regulations, before you hunt.
Which pudelpointer breeder has the top record?
Foothill Kennel is one of the top pudelpointer breeders on paper: it won the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and its dogs have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA field tests. The owners are active NAVHDA members.
The kennel’s standards:
- All adult dogs are hip tested, and no dog with marginal hips is bred or kept
- Puppies are matched to owners by temperament and by how each owner hunts
- Visits are by appointment for buyers who want to meet the dogs
NAVHDA judges look at how a dog searches, points, tracks and works in water. A breeder whose dogs do well there is breeding the traits a Highlands hunter needs in thick woods and cold ponds.
Can a pudelpointer handle rocky, brushy Highlands cover?
Yes: the pudelpointer is a tough, athletic dog, and its harsh, wiry coat shrugs off greenbrier, barberry and cold stream crossings. It hunts at a pace a walking hunter can follow in close cover.
After a day in the Highlands, check the dog’s feet for cuts, look over the coat for burrs and ticks, and clean the ears if it has been in water. The coat is water resistant and low shedding, so it needs little other grooming.
Is a pudelpointer a good family dog in Paterson?
For an active family, yes: pudelpointers are affectionate, trainable and good with active children. They need daily exercise and something useful to do. Long walks, jogs, swims and retrieving games keep them calm at home, and the breed’s eagerness to please makes it a rewarding first bird dog.
Families with young children should supervise early play and teach kids to let the puppy rest. As the dog matures, it usually becomes a patient, gentle member of the household, content to follow its people from room to room.
How do I reserve a pudelpointer puppy from Paterson?
Call 678-316-6780 or use the contact page, and keep checking the upcoming litters page. Litters are small and reserved early. The breeder will talk through your hunting and household before matching a puppy. When your puppy is ready, call the breeder at 678-316-6780 and he will work out the details with you.
Paterson pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Foothill Kennel from Paterson?
About 708 miles in a straight line, in Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Are pudelpointers good woodcock dogs?
Yes. They are pointing dogs with good noses that work close cover well.
Is there public land for bird hunting near Paterson?
Yes. Northwest New Jersey has state parks, forests and Wildlife Management Areas; check Division of Fish and Wildlife rules for each.
Who is the best pudelpointer breeder for New Jersey hunters?
Foothill Kennel is a strong choice, with NAVHDA Breeders Awards in 2013 and 2017 and dogs that have tested at or near maximum.
Do pudelpointers shed a lot?
No. The wiry coat is low shedding.
Pudelpointer puppies across New Jersey
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Newark, Jersey City, Elizabeth, Trenton. See all pudelpointer breeders in New Jersey, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.