Pudelpointer Puppies for Ozarks Hunters in Springfield, Missouri
How do Springfield hunters find pudelpointer puppies?
Contact Foothill Kennel, a NAVHDA award-winning pudelpointer breeder in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 566 miles from Springfield and roughly a long day’s drive, at 678-316-6780. The kennel breeds small litters from tested parents and takes reservations well ahead of each one.
In the Ozarks, where hounds and pointing dogs both have a long history, the pudelpointer is still a rarity. Talking directly with an experienced hunting dog breeder is the quickest way to find out when a pup might be available.
Is a pudelpointer suited to Ozarks hunting?
Yes. The Ozarks mix rugged hardwood ridges, brushy fields, creek bottoms and big reservoirs, and a pudelpointer is built to point, retrieve and track in all of it. Its harsh, wiry coat shrugs off greenbrier and blackberry canes that tear up softer-coated dogs.
What a Springfield hunter can pursue:
- Bobwhite quail in the grassland and farm country of the Osage Plains to the north and west, including Wah’Kon-Tah Prairie near El Dorado Springs
- Doves and quail at Bois D’Arc Conservation Area, just west of Springfield in Greene County
- Ducks and geese on Stockton Lake and Truman Lake to the north
- Woodcock in creek bottoms and young timber across the Mark Twain National Forest
The Missouri Department of Conservation sets seasons, permits and conservation area rules. Some prairie areas protect sensitive species, so read the current regulations and area notices before you go. On the big reservoirs, waterfowl hunting often means long retrieves in cold water, where the breed’s coat is a real advantage.
What makes a pudelpointer breeder the best?
Proven dogs and sound breeding practices, and Foothill Kennel has both: the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and dogs that have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA field tests. NAVHDA judges test nose, pointing, water work and tracking, so those results matter to a hunter.
The kennel also:
- Hip tests every adult dog
- Refuses to breed or keep any dog with marginal hips
- Stays active in NAVHDA
- Matches each puppy to its owner by temperament and by how the owner hunts
If you spend long days walking steep Ozark ground, say so. If the dog will mostly be a family companion that hunts a few days a season, say that too. The breeder will factor that in.
Where does the pudelpointer come from?
Germany, where the breed was developed from 1881 by crossing the German hunting poodle with the English pointer to produce one dog for all kinds of hunting. It was meant to point, retrieve on land and water, and track wounded game.
Modern pudelpointers keep that balance. They are intelligent, keen to please and easy to train with consistency. They are good with active families too, as long as they get daily exercise and meaningful work. Many owners find that one pudelpointer replaces both a bird dog and a retriever.
How does a pudelpointer fit into a Springfield household?
Very well if the household is active: pudelpointers are affectionate, people-focused dogs that shed little and want to be part of family life. They need a daily outlet, such as a long walk on one of the city’s greenway trails or a retrieving session in the yard.
Summers in southwest Missouri are hot and humid, so train early and carry water. Autumn and winter are the breed’s best seasons, when the coat and stamina really show.
Ozark ground is hard on a dog, with chert rock, steep slopes and thick cover. Build a young dog’s fitness gradually, check pads and ears after every outing, and watch closely for ticks from spring through fall. Pudelpointers learn quickly, so a little daily obedience work, such as coming when called and stopping on command, makes them safer and more useful in big, broken country.
How do I reserve a pudelpointer from Springfield?
Call 678-316-6780 or send an inquiry through the contact page; the breeder will talk through the next litter and work out the details with you. Kennel visits are by appointment, and the upcoming litters page lists what is planned.
Springfield pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Springfield from Foothill Kennel?
About 566 miles in a straight line, roughly a long day’s drive to Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Can a pudelpointer hunt in thick Ozark brush?
Yes. Its wiry coat protects it in briars and heavy cover.
What credentials does Foothill Kennel have?
The NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, dogs scoring at or near maximum in NAVHDA tests, and hip testing on every adult.
Is a pudelpointer good on both quail and ducks?
Yes. It is a versatile breed that points upland birds and retrieves waterfowl.
How do I find out when puppies are due?
Check the upcoming litters page or call Jim Kenny at 678-316-6780.
Pudelpointer puppies across Missouri
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Kansas City, St. Louis, Columbia, Independence. See all pudelpointer breeders in Missouri, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.