Pudelpointer Breeder for St. Paul, Minnesota
Where is the closest pudelpointer breeder for St. Paul hunters?
Pudelpointer breeders are few and far between, and Foothill Kennel in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 890 miles from St. Paul, is one with a proven NAVHDA record and puppies from NAVHDA-tested parents. Call Jim Kenny at 678-316-6780 to ask about upcoming litters.
In a state full of bird hunters, the question is less about how close a breeder is and more about what the parents have done. A kennel with independent results gives a St. Paul buyer something solid to go on before a puppy is ever born.
Who is the best pudelpointer breeder for an east metro hunter?
Foothill Kennel ranks among the best because of what it has earned: the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and dogs that have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA field tests. Those tests, run by the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, grade the skills a hunter relies on.
What else to know:
- Every adult dog is hip tested, and the kennel does not breed or keep a dog with marginal hips
- The owners are active NAVHDA members
- Puppies are placed by temperament and by the owner’s hunting style, not first come, first served
A breeder who asks detailed questions about your hunting before discussing a specific puppy is doing you a favor. The goal is a dog that fits your life for the next decade or more.
How do I reserve a pudelpointer puppy from St. Paul?
Call 678-316-6780 or send an inquiry through the contact page, then follow the upcoming litters page. Litters are small and are usually reserved early, so reaching out months ahead gives you the best chance at the right pup. Have your answers ready about how you hunt, how often you get out and who lives in your home.
Visits are by appointment. When your puppy is ready, call the breeder at 678-316-6780 and he will work out the details with you.
What can a pudelpointer hunt near St. Paul?
East of the Mississippi and north toward the forests, a pudelpointer can hunt ruffed grouse, woodcock, pheasants, ducks and geese, all with one dog. That is the breed’s purpose: German breeders developed it from 1881 by crossing the German hunting poodle with the English pointer to point, retrieve on land and water, and track.
Ground within reach of the capital:
- St. Croix River valley: bluffs, backwaters and brushy cover along the Wisconsin border, where Minnesota and Wisconsin rules differ by side
- Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area: extensive public marsh and upland north of the metro
- Sand Dunes State Forest: pine and oak woods to the northwest with grouse and woodcock cover
- Farmland and wetlands: pheasants and ducks on state Wildlife Management Areas and federal Waterfowl Production Areas south and west of the Twin Cities
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources sets seasons, licenses and area rules, and it manages the Walk-In Access program on private land. Check its current regulations before every hunt.
Is a pudelpointer a good gun dog for a first-time owner?
Often, yes: pudelpointers are eager to work with their handler, trainable and forgiving, which helps a new trainer. They respond best to calm, consistent, positive work.
Start with basic obedience and short retrieving sessions, add bird exposure as the pup matures, and consider working with an experienced trainer in the first year. A versatile dog asked to do upland work and water work rewards a patient owner.
Does a pudelpointer do well in a St. Paul home?
Yes, when it gets daily exercise and a job: the breed is affectionate, good with active families and sheds very little thanks to its harsh, wiry coat. Long walks along the river and swims in summer help a young dog burn energy between seasons.
The same coat that keeps hair off your floors protects the dog in cattails and cold water. After a hunt, brush out burrs and dry the dog, and it is ready for the house.
St. Paul pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Foothill Kennel from St. Paul?
About 890 miles in a straight line, in Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Where can I find gun dogs for sale near St. Paul?
For pudelpointers from NAVHDA-tested parents, call Foothill Kennel at 678-316-6780.
Do pudelpointers work woodcock?
Yes. They are pointing dogs with good noses and handle close woodland cover well.
What does the NAVHDA Breeders Award mean?
It recognizes breeders whose dogs perform consistently in NAVHDA testing. Foothill Kennel earned it in 2013 and 2017.
Are pudelpointers low shedding?
Yes. The wiry coat sheds very little.
Pudelpointer puppies across Minnesota
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Minneapolis, Rochester, Bloomington, Duluth. See all pudelpointer breeders in Minnesota, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.