Pudelpointer Gun Dogs for Rutland, Vermont
Is there a pudelpointer breeder that works with Rutland hunters?
Yes. Foothill Kennel in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 877 miles from Rutland, breeds pudelpointers from NAVHDA-tested parents and welcomes calls from central Vermont at 678-316-6780. Pudelpointer litters are rare in New England, so Rutland County hunters generally pick a breeder by track record rather than by distance.
Jim Kenny starts with a conversation about how you hunt, from grouse covers in the national forest to ducks on the local lakes, and uses it to guide you toward the right litter.
What does a pudelpointer hunt around Rutland?
Around Rutland a pudelpointer can point ruffed grouse and woodcock in the Green Mountain and Taconic foothills and retrieve ducks and geese from Otter Creek and the region’s lakes. The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department sets the seasons, licenses and rules for its wildlife management areas, and the national forest has its own regulations in some places, so check current rules first.
- Green Mountain National Forest: large blocks of public forest east of the city, with young growth and old logging roads that hold grouse and woodcock
- Taconic Mountains: hills and old farm country to the west with similar upland cover
- Otter Creek: the long, slow river running north through the valley, with ducks and wet bottomland
- Lake Bomoseen and Lake St. Catherine: larger lakes to the west with waterfowl in season
- Southern Lake Champlain: marshes and bays a short drive west for ducks and geese
Central Vermont’s steep, brushy country suits a dog that hunts at a sensible range and stays connected to its handler, which is a pudelpointer strength.
What sets Foothill Kennel apart as a top pudelpointer breeder for Rutland County?
Its results are on record: the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and dogs that have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA field tests. NAVHDA, the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, tests the working ability of versatile dogs, so a Breeders Award reflects dogs that consistently perform.
Buyers should also know:
- Every adult dog is hip tested, and a dog with marginal hips is not bred or kept
- The breeder takes an active part in NAVHDA
- Puppies are matched to owners on temperament and hunting style
What is the history behind the pudelpointer breed?
The pudelpointer is German, developed beginning in 1881 by crossing the German hunting poodle with the English pointer. The aim was a single versatile gun dog that points, retrieves on land and in water, and tracks wounded game, all under a harsh, wiry, water-resistant coat. That coat is low shedding at home and gives excellent protection in Vermont’s cold, wet autumns.
How does a pudelpointer fit into a Rutland household?
Easily, for an active family: pudelpointers are affectionate, trainable and good with children, and they need daily exercise and a job. Walks on local trails, time on the lakes in summer and regular training sessions keep them content. They are eager to work with their handler, so owners who enjoy training find them rewarding.
Vermont winters are long. Use them for obedience work indoors and snowy walks outside, and your dog will be ready for spring training and the fall seasons.
Summer brings its own chances. Calm mornings on a quiet lake are ideal for building a young dog’s water confidence, and short sessions with a training dummy in a mowed field start the retrieve. Pudelpointers learn fast and aim to please, so steady, patient work in the first year pays off for many seasons.
How do I reserve a Rutland pudelpointer puppy?
Call 678-316-6780 or send a note through the contact page, then watch the upcoming litters page. Litters are small and reserved early, so reach out before a breeding if you can. Once you have chosen a litter, the breeder will work out the details with you.
Rutland pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Rutland from Foothill Kennel?
About 877 miles in a straight line to Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Are pudelpointers good in the Green Mountain National Forest?
Yes. They point grouse and woodcock and have a coat built for dense, wet cover.
What credentials does Foothill Kennel hold?
NAVHDA Breeders Awards in 2013 and 2017, and dogs with maximum or near-maximum NAVHDA test scores.
Will a pudelpointer retrieve ducks on Otter Creek?
Yes. Retrieving from water is one of the breed’s core skills.
Is there a waiting list?
Litters are small and tend to be spoken for ahead of time, so an early call to 678-316-6780 is wise.
Pudelpointer puppies across Vermont
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Burlington, South Burlington, Essex Junction, Winooski. See all pudelpointer breeders in Vermont, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.