Pudelpointer Puppies for Chattanooga, Tennessee
Where can Chattanooga hunters get a pudelpointer puppy?
Foothill Kennel, a pudelpointer breeder in Flowery Branch, Georgia, is only about 98 miles from Chattanooga, roughly two and a half hours by road, and it breeds from NAVHDA-tested parents. Call Jim Kenny at 678-316-6780 to plan a visit. The kennel sits near Lake Lanier, and visits are by appointment.
That short drive makes Foothill Kennel one of the most convenient places for a Chattanooga family to meet pudelpointer dogs in person. You can see the adults, watch how they carry themselves and talk through the next litter, all in an easy morning’s trip.
Pudelpointers are still rare across the Southeast, and many hunters who want one end up searching far from home. For Chattanooga, a breeder with a national award and tested dogs sits just over the Georgia line. That makes it simple to visit more than once, to ask follow-up questions, and to get to know the program before a litter is born.
Why do hunters call Foothill Kennel a top pudelpointer breeder?
Because of its record: the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and dogs that have scored at or near the maximum in NAVHDA field tests. NAVHDA, the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, judges search, pointing, tracking and water work, and its award recognizes breeding programs whose dogs test well as a group.
Behind the awards:
- Hip testing: every adult is tested, and no dog with marginal hips is bred or kept
- NAVHDA involvement: the kennel is an active member
- Careful placement: each puppy is matched to an owner by temperament and by how that owner hunts
Being close enough to visit means you can check all of this for yourself. Ask to meet the dam, hear about the sire’s testing and describe how you hunt. The breeder will take it from there.
Is a pudelpointer the right gun dog for the Chattanooga area?
Yes. A pudelpointer points, retrieves on land and water, and tracks, which fits the mix of river, lake and ridge country around Chattanooga. The breed was developed in Germany from 1881 by crossing the German hunting poodle and the English pointer, precisely to be that kind of all-round dog.
Hunting close to the city:
- Chickamauga and Nickajack lakes: Tennessee River reservoirs above and below the city, with wintering ducks and geese
- Hiwassee Refuge area: the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency property where the Hiwassee River meets Chickamauga Lake, known for wintering waterfowl and sandhill cranes
- Prentice Cooper State Forest and Wildlife Management Area: ridge and hollow country west of the city along the Tennessee River Gorge
- Cherokee National Forest: grouse and woodcock cover to the east
- Farm valleys: bobwhite quail and dove fields in the surrounding counties
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency sets seasons and license requirements, and some areas have quota hunts or closed zones. Check its current regulations for each property before you go.
What is daily life like with a pudelpointer?
Active and rewarding: pudelpointers are friendly, trainable and good with active families, and they need daily exercise and a job. Given that, they are calm and affectionate in the house.
The harsh, wiry coat is low-shedding, needs only regular brushing and handles both mountain briars and cold lake water. Chattanooga is built for an active dog, with the Riverwalk, ridge trails and lakes close at hand. Warm summers call for early and late outings, shade and plenty of water. A pudelpointer that gets to run, swim and train most days will be a relaxed companion and a keen hunting partner.
How do I get on the list for the next litter?
Call 678-316-6780 or send an inquiry through the contact page, then check the upcoming litters page. Litters are small and reserved early, so it pays to visit and get acquainted well before a litter arrives.
The breeder will talk with you about your hunting and household to match the right pudelpointer puppy. For timing and the rest, call the breeder at 678-316-6780 and he will work out the details with you.
Chattanooga pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Chattanooga from Foothill Kennel?
About 98 miles in a straight line, roughly two and a half hours by road to Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Can I see the parent dogs before reserving?
Yes. Visits are by appointment. Call 678-316-6780.
Does Foothill Kennel have gun dogs for sale?
Availability follows the litter schedule. See the upcoming litters page or call to ask.
Are pudelpointers good lake dogs?
Yes. They swim well and retrieve naturally, with a water-resistant coat.
Is Foothill Kennel the best hunting dog breeder near Chattanooga?
It is a two-time NAVHDA Breeders Award recipient (2013 and 2017), with dogs scoring at or near maximum in NAVHDA tests.
Pudelpointer puppies across Tennessee
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Clarksville. See all pudelpointer breeders in Tennessee, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.