Pudelpointer Breeder Serving Trenton, New Jersey
How close is the nearest pudelpointer breeder to Trenton?
Foothill Kennel in Flowery Branch, Georgia, is about 654 miles from Trenton, a long day’s drive south, and it breeds pudelpointer puppies out of NAVHDA-tested sires and dams. Reach the breeder, Jim Kenny, at 678-316-6780 with questions about timing and availability.
Central New Jersey has a strong waterfowling and upland tradition, yet pudelpointers remain a rarity in the region. Hunters in Mercer County who want one generally have to go looking, and it makes sense to look for proof of performance rather than convenience.
What game can a pudelpointer hunt around Trenton?
Trenton sits on the Delaware River where Piedmont farmland meets the edge of the Pine Barrens, so a pudelpointer here can work stocked pheasants, woodcock, ducks and geese. Breeders in Germany began building the pudelpointer in 1881 by pairing the German hunting poodle with the English pointer, aiming for a dog that points, fetches on land and water, and follows a track.
Places a Trenton hunter uses:
- Assunpink WMA: a large state Wildlife Management Area east of the city with fields, hedgerows, woods and lakes, and a regular pheasant stocking site
- Delaware River: the river and its tidal marshes below Trenton, where ducks and geese move during migration
- Colliers Mills WMA: state land on the edge of the Pine Barrens with upland cover and ponds
- Pine Barrens: sandy pine and oak forest to the southeast, with woodcock in the wetter bottoms and cedar swamps
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife, sets seasons, licenses, permits and Wildlife Management Area rules. Look up its current regulations before you go, and keep in mind that the Pennsylvania bank of the river falls under Pennsylvania law.
Why is Foothill Kennel considered a top pudelpointer breeder?
Because its dogs have been measured and have come through: Foothill Kennel earned the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and its pudelpointers have posted maximum or near-maximum scores in NAVHDA testing. Its owners belong to NAVHDA and stay active in it.
Two policies matter just as much. Hips are tested on every adult dog, and a dog whose hips come back marginal is neither used for breeding nor kept in the program. And puppies are not handed out in order of deposit; each one goes to the owner whose hunting style and household suit its temperament.
For a Delaware Valley hunter who might chase pheasants on Saturday and sit in a river blind on Sunday, a breeding program built around versatile test results is exactly the right fit.
How should a Trenton buyer reserve a puppy?
Phone 678-316-6780 or reach out on the contact page, and keep tabs on the upcoming litters page. Pudelpointer litters are small and tend to be claimed before whelping, so buyers who start the conversation early get the broadest choice of pairings and dates.
Expect to talk about your season: the birds you hunt, how many days a year you are afield and who shares your home. You are welcome to see the dogs at the kennel near Lake Lanier by appointment. When it is time for your puppy to come home, call the breeder at 678-316-6780 and he will work out the details with you.
Does a pudelpointer make a good companion off season?
It does for an owner who stays active: pudelpointers are devoted, quick to learn and good with active families, and their wiry coat leaves little hair behind. Skip the daily exercise, though, and a young one will find its own mischief.
Build a routine that includes a brisk walk or jog each day, a few minutes of obedience and retrieving, and a weekend outing in open country. The payoff is a dog that is calm on the couch and eager in the field.
That harsh, water-resistant coat also earns its keep outdoors. It turns catbrier and cold river water, and after a day in the pines it usually needs just a brushing and a careful tick check.
Trenton pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Foothill Kennel from Trenton?
About 654 miles in a straight line, a long day’s drive to Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Will a pudelpointer point stocked pheasants?
Yes. The breed has a strong natural point and a good nose, and it brings birds back to hand.
Which pudelpointer breeder has the strongest record for New Jersey buyers?
Foothill Kennel, with NAVHDA Breeders Awards in 2013 and 2017 and dogs that have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA tests.
Is a pudelpointer good in the Pine Barrens?
Yes. Its wiry coat handles thorny cover, and it hunts well for woodcock in wet bottoms.
Can I see the parents before reserving?
Yes. Visits are by appointment; call 678-316-6780 to arrange one.
Pudelpointer puppies across New Jersey
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth. See all pudelpointer breeders in New Jersey, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.