Pudelpointer Puppies for Hunters in Anchorage, Alaska
Where can an Anchorage hunter get a pudelpointer puppy?
Foothill Kennel, a pudelpointer breeder in Flowery Branch, Georgia, is about 3,374 miles from Anchorage and works with hunters well beyond the Southeast. Call Jim Kenny at 678-316-6780 to ask about the next litter. Pudelpointer dogs are still uncommon in North America and only a handful of breeders concentrate on them, so Alaska hunters who want a well-bred versatile dog usually cast a wide net.
The parents behind a litter matter far more than the zip code of the kennel. Start with a phone conversation about how and where you hunt, and look over the upcoming litters page to see what is planned.
Can a pudelpointer handle Southcentral Alaska weather?
Yes. The breed’s harsh, wiry coat is water resistant and was built for cold, wet work, which suits Anchorage winters and icy retrieves on Cook Inlet. Pudelpointers were developed in Germany beginning in 1881 by crossing the German hunting poodle with the English pointer, with the goal of one dog that could hunt rough country and cold water alike.
That coat sheds very little and brushes out easily, a real plus when a dog comes inside after a day in wet alder and muskeg. What the breed does need is work. Plan on daily exercise and a job, whether that means a run on the Coastal Trail, retrieving drills in the yard or a full season of birds.
What birds can a pudelpointer hunt around Anchorage?
Around Anchorage a pudelpointer can point ptarmigan and grouse in the mountains and retrieve ducks and geese from the coastal flats, much of it within a couple of hours of town. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game sets the seasons, bag limits and licensing rules for all of it, so read its current regulations before every trip.
- Ptarmigan: willow and rock ptarmigan in the alpine valleys of the Chugach Mountains and up at Turnagain Pass on the Seward Highway
- Grouse: spruce grouse in the boreal forest of the Kenai Peninsula and the Mat-Su Valley
- Waterfowl: ducks and geese on the tidal marshes of upper Cook Inlet, including the Susitna Flats and Palmer Hay Flats state game refuges
A dog that points a covey on a windy ridge in September and then fetches a mallard out of a slough in October is exactly what the pudelpointer was designed to be. For an Anchorage hunter who wants one dog for every kind of bird the region offers, that versatility is the whole point.
Who is the best pudelpointer breeder for an Alaska hunter?
Choose a hunting dog breeder with a documented field record: Foothill Kennel earned the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and its dogs have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA tests. NAVHDA, the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, evaluates nose, pointing, tracking and water work, so those results speak directly to how a litter is likely to hunt.
Other things worth checking before you commit to any breeder:
- Hip testing on every adult. Foothill Kennel tests all of its adult dogs and does not breed or keep a dog with marginal hips.
- Active NAVHDA membership and test results for both parents.
- A breeder who matches each puppy to its owner by temperament and by the way that owner hunts.
How do I reserve a pudelpointer puppy from Anchorage?
Call 678-316-6780 or send a note through the contact page, and the breeder will talk through the next litter and your hunting plans. Litters are small and tend to be reserved early, so reaching out before a breeding takes place gives you the best chance at the right pup. For everything after that, call Jim at 678-316-6780 and he will work out the details with you.
Anchorage pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Foothill Kennel from Anchorage?
About 3,374 miles in a straight line. The kennel sits in Flowery Branch, Georgia, near Lake Lanier.
Are pudelpointer puppies for sale in Alaska?
The breed is scarce, so many Alaska buyers look to established breeders in other states. Call Foothill Kennel at 678-316-6780 to ask about upcoming litters.
Will a pudelpointer retrieve ducks in cold salt water?
Yes. Water work is part of the breed’s original purpose, and its dense, water-resistant coat is made for it.
Is Foothill Kennel a top-rated pudelpointer breeder?
It received the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and again in 2017, and its dogs have posted maximum or near-maximum NAVHDA test scores.
Is a pudelpointer too much dog for an Anchorage family?
Not for an active one. They are trainable and good with families, provided they get daily exercise and regular work.
Pudelpointer puppies across Alaska
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Fairbanks, Juneau, Wasilla, Sitka. See all pudelpointer breeders in Alaska, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.