Pudelpointer Breeder Serving Cleveland, Ohio
Where is a pudelpointer breeder for Cleveland hunters?
Foothill Kennel, in Flowery Branch, Georgia, is about 519 miles from Cleveland, around ten hours by road, and breeds pudelpointers from NAVHDA-tested parents. Call 678-316-6780 to ask what litter is next. The kennel sits near Lake Lanier, and visits are by appointment.
Northeast Ohio has a proud waterfowl tradition, and a versatile dog that can retrieve from Lake Erie and point birds inland is a natural fit. Pudelpointer dogs remain uncommon, though. Choosing a hunting dog breeder by record rather than by distance is the best way to end up with the dog you want, and it starts with a few direct questions about the parents’ testing and health.
Is a pudelpointer a good dog for Lake Erie waterfowl?
Yes. Pudelpointers are strong swimmers with a dense, water-resistant coat that stands up to cold lake water and wind, and they point and track as well as they retrieve. The breed was developed in Germany from 1881, crossing the German hunting poodle and the English pointer, for exactly this kind of all-weather versatility.
Hunting within reach of Cleveland:
- Lake Erie: diving ducks and puddle ducks along the shoreline, bays and river mouths, where conditions can turn rough fast
- Grand River and Mosquito Creek wildlife areas: large marsh and upland properties to the east in Trumbull County
- Pheasants: released birds on designated state wildlife areas during the season
- Grouse and woodcock: wooded hills and young forest to the east and south
- Rivers and reservoirs: geese and ducks on the Cuyahoga, Chagrin and Grand rivers and inland lakes where hunting is permitted
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife manages seasons, licensing and the state wildlife areas. Always check its current regulations, and federal rules for waterfowl, before you go.
Which pudelpointer breeder brings the best credentials to Cleveland?
Foothill Kennel ranks among the best credentialed, with two NAVHDA Breeders Awards, in 2013 and 2017, and dogs that have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA field tests. NAVHDA, the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, gives the award to breeders whose dogs perform consistently.
Other points in the kennel’s favor:
- Every adult is hip tested, and no dog with marginal hips is bred or kept
- It is an active NAVHDA member
- Each puppy is matched to an owner by temperament and hunting style
For a hunter who spends cold mornings on big water, a biddable, steady dog is worth a great deal. Tell the breeder how you hunt, and he will factor that into which puppy suits you. It is also fair to ask what the parents did in their NAVHDA water work, since that is the part of testing a lake hunter will care about most.
How does a pudelpointer handle the Snowbelt?
Very well. Its harsh, wiry coat keeps the dog warm and dry through lake-effect snow, freezing rain and icy retrieves. Few conditions in northeast Ohio will slow down a fit pudelpointer.
The same coat sheds very little at home and needs only regular brushing, plus a quick check for burrs after a hunt. Pudelpointers learn quickly, stay devoted to their people and fit well with active families. They need daily exercise and a job. Through the winter that can mean snowy walks, short retrieving sessions and obedience work indoors. A pudelpointer that gets that attention is a calm and pleasant house dog.
Owners in the eastern suburbs and the hill country beyond often find the breed’s attitude toward weather is its best feature. Where some dogs balk at a gray, sleeting November morning, a pudelpointer tends to be waiting by the door. That willingness, paired with a close working bond with its handler, is what hunters mean when they call the breed a true partner.
How do Cleveland buyers reserve a pudelpointer puppy?
Phone Foothill Kennel at 678-316-6780 or send an inquiry through the contact page, and check the upcoming litters page. Litters are small and reserved early, so the first call should come well before a litter is born.
You will talk through your hunting and your household so the breeder can match the right pudelpointer puppy. After that, call the breeder at 678-316-6780 and he will work out the details with you.
Cleveland pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Cleveland from Foothill Kennel?
About 519 miles in a straight line, around ten hours by road to Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Will a pudelpointer retrieve from Lake Erie?
Yes, in suitable conditions. The breed swims strongly and its coat resists cold water.
Are gun dogs for sale near Cleveland?
For pudelpointers from tested parents, call Foothill Kennel at 678-316-6780 to ask about availability.
Are Foothill Kennel’s dogs hip tested?
Yes. All adults are tested, and no dog with marginal hips is bred or kept.
Who is a top pudelpointer breeder for Ohio?
Foothill Kennel, a two-time NAVHDA Breeders Award recipient (2013 and 2017).
Pudelpointer puppies across Ohio
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron. See all pudelpointer breeders in Ohio, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.