Pudelpointer Dogs for Clarksville, Tennessee Hunters
Where is a pudelpointer breeder for Clarksville?
Foothill Kennel in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 254 miles from Clarksville and roughly five hours by road, breeds pudelpointers from NAVHDA-tested parents. Phone 678-316-6780 to ask about the next litter. The kennel is near Lake Lanier and welcomes visitors by appointment.
Clarksville hunters have the Cumberland River at their doorstep and the lakes of Land Between the Lakes a short drive west. A versatile dog makes the most of that water and the farm country around it. Pudelpointers are still a small breed, so a tested program within a day’s drive is a good find.
What makes a hunting dog breeder the best choice?
Verified results, and Foothill Kennel has them: the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and dogs that have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA field tests. The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association tests the abilities a versatile dog needs, including water work, which matters in river and lake country.
Questions worth asking, and how Foothill Kennel answers:
- Are the parents hip tested? Every adult is, and no dog with marginal hips is bred or kept.
- Are you involved in NAVHDA? Yes, as an active member.
- How are puppies placed? By temperament and by how the owner hunts.
- Can I visit? Yes, by appointment.
A five-hour drive is manageable as a day trip or with an overnight stay, and meeting the adult dogs is the best way to judge a program. Pudelpointer dogs from tested parents are the exception rather than the rule, and a short visit lets you see temperament, condition and handling for yourself. Come with a clear picture of how you hunt, whether that is mostly river ducks, mostly quail or an even split, so the breeder can talk about which pup fits.
What will a pudelpointer hunt around Clarksville?
Around Clarksville a pudelpointer can retrieve ducks and geese on the Cumberland River and Lake Barkley, point bobwhite quail on farm edges, and work dove fields and woodcock cover. The area sits on a major waterfowl wintering corridor.
- Cumberland River and Lake Barkley: ducks and geese along the river and the big reservoir to the west
- Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area: a large peninsula of public land between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, with upland and waterfowl opportunities under its own rules
- Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge: a wintering waterfowl refuge on the Cumberland near Dover
- Farm country: bobwhite quail, doves and woodcock in Montgomery and neighboring counties
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency manages seasons and licenses. Land Between the Lakes and national wildlife refuges add their own permits and rules, so check all current regulations before you hunt.
Is a pudelpointer easy to train?
Yes, most are. Pudelpointers are eager to work with their handler and respond well to consistent, patient training. That cooperative nature was bred into them. The breed was developed in Germany from 1881, crossing the German hunting poodle with the English pointer, to point, retrieve on land and water, and track.
At home they are affectionate and good with active families. They need daily exercise and a job, and training sessions count toward both. The harsh, wiry coat is low-shedding, needs only brushing and holds up to cold river water and brushy fencerows. Warm Tennessee summers call for morning and evening exercise, shade and water. Swimming in the river or a lake is an ideal hot-weather workout and good practice for duck season. Many first-time owners find that short daily sessions of obedience and retrieving, started early, produce a dog that is a pleasure in the field and at home.
How do Clarksville hunters reserve a pudelpointer?
Call 678-316-6780 or send an inquiry through the contact page, and follow the upcoming litters page. Litters are small and reserved early, so do not wait for an announcement.
Your answers about hunting and home life guide the breeder toward the right pudelpointer puppy for you. When you are ready, call the breeder at 678-316-6780 and he will work out the details with you.
Clarksville pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Clarksville from Foothill Kennel?
About 254 miles in a straight line, roughly five hours by road to Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Is a pudelpointer a good first bird dog?
Often, yes. It is eager to please and responds well to patient training.
Are there gun dogs for sale for Clarksville hunters?
Foothill Kennel’s availability depends on its current litter. Call 678-316-6780 to ask.
Can a pudelpointer hunt Lake Barkley ducks?
Yes. It is a strong water retriever with a water-resistant coat.
What credentials does Foothill Kennel hold?
The NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and dogs scoring at or near maximum in NAVHDA tests.
Pudelpointer puppies across Tennessee
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga. See all pudelpointer breeders in Tennessee, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.