Pudelpointer Puppies for Allentown, Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley
How does an Allentown hunter find a pudelpointer puppy?
Call Foothill Kennel, a pudelpointer breeder in Flowery Branch, Georgia, at 678-316-6780; the kennel is about 641 miles from Allentown, a long day’s drive, and it breeds from NAVHDA-tested parents. Pennsylvania has a long bird hunting tradition, but pudelpointer litters are scarce, so Lehigh Valley hunters often have to look beyond the state.
The first call is where the breeder learns what you hunt, how often and what your home life is like. That conversation guides which litter, and which puppy, will suit you.
It also helps to think ahead about your season. A hunter who splits October between grouse on the Poconos ridges and pheasants on the valley game lands, then finishes the year on the Delaware for ducks, needs a dog with range, stamina and a love of water. Telling the breeder that up front makes the match far better. Visits to meet the dogs are by appointment for anyone who wants to make the drive south.
Does Foothill Kennel rank among the top pudelpointer breeders for Lehigh Valley hunters?
Yes, and its record shows why: Foothill Kennel received the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and its dogs have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA field tests. NAVHDA, the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, tests versatile dogs on nose, pointing, tracking, retrieving and water work, the same skills a Lehigh Valley hunter needs.
The breeding program is equally careful:
- All adult dogs are hip tested, and any with marginal hips is neither bred nor kept
- The breeder stays active in NAVHDA
- Puppies are matched to owners by temperament and hunting style
What can a pudelpointer hunt near Allentown?
Near Allentown a pudelpointer can hunt stocked pheasants and woodcock in the valley, ruffed grouse on the ridges and in the Poconos, and ducks and geese on the Lehigh and Delaware rivers. The Pennsylvania Game Commission sets the seasons, licenses and State Game Lands rules, and it publishes pheasant release sites each year, so check the current information before you go.
- Blue Mountain: the long Kittatinny Ridge north of the city, with State Game Lands along much of its length
- Pocono Plateau: forest, scrub and wetlands to the north, with grouse and woodcock cover
- Lehigh and Delaware rivers: waterfowl along both rivers, including the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, where hunting is permitted in season
- Farm country: pheasant and dove hunting on State Game Lands and farmland across Lehigh, Northampton and Berks counties
That mix of valley farmland, forested ridges and big rivers suits a dog that points, retrieves on land and water, and tracks.
Can a pudelpointer handle cold Lehigh Valley winters?
Yes. The breed’s harsh, wiry coat is water resistant and meant for cold, wet work, so snowy pheasant fields and icy river retrieves suit it. The pudelpointer was developed in Germany from 1881 by crossing the German hunting poodle with the English pointer, and hard weather was always part of the job description.
The same coat is low shedding and easy to maintain. Check the dog’s feet after hunts in snow and ice, and give it a warm, dry place to recover.
Will a pudelpointer suit an Allentown family?
Yes, for families that stay active. Pudelpointers are friendly, trainable and good with children, and they need daily exercise and a job. The Lehigh Parkway, the D&L Trail and the many parks around the valley make daily exercise easy. Add retrieving practice and regular training, and a pudelpointer is a calm and pleasant companion. Without work, it will get restless.
The breed bonds tightly with its people and does best living in the house. Early socialization with children, visitors and other dogs helps a puppy grow into a steady adult that is as welcome at a family picnic as in a duck blind.
How can I reserve an Allentown pudelpointer?
Phone 678-316-6780 or reach out through the contact page, and check the upcoming litters page. Litters are small and reserved early. After you have talked it through, call the breeder and he will work out the details with you.
Allentown pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Allentown from Foothill Kennel?
About 641 miles in a straight line, a long day’s drive to Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Are pudelpointers good grouse and woodcock dogs?
Yes. They are natural pointers with good noses and a coat that stands up to thick cover.
What proof does Foothill Kennel offer?
NAVHDA Breeders Awards in 2013 and 2017, and dogs with maximum or near-maximum NAVHDA test scores.
Where can I find gun dogs for sale in the Lehigh Valley?
For pudelpointers, call Foothill Kennel at 678-316-6780 to ask about upcoming litters.
Can Lehigh Valley buyers tour the kennel?
They can, by arrangement. Phone first so the breeder can plan a time.
Pudelpointer puppies across Pennsylvania
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Reading, Erie. See all pudelpointer breeders in Pennsylvania, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.