Pudelpointer Breeder Serving Cranston, Rhode Island
Who breeds pudelpointer dogs for Cranston hunters?
Foothill Kennel, a NAVHDA award-winning breeder in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 855 miles from Cranston, breeds pudelpointer dogs for hunters across the country; reach Jim Kenny at 678-316-6780. The kennel’s puppies come from NAVHDA-tested parents, and litters are reserved early.
There are few pudelpointer breeders in New England. Calling a proven program directly is the fastest way to learn when a puppy might be available.
What makes Foothill Kennel a top hunting dog breeder?
Independent results: the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and dogs that have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA field tests. The award recognizes a breeder whose dogs perform consistently, not a single outstanding animal.
Behind that record:
- Every adult dog is hip tested
- No dog with marginal hips is bred or kept
- The owners are active NAVHDA members
- Puppies are matched to owners by temperament and by how they hunt
Cranston runs from dense neighborhoods in the east to wooded, rural land in the west, and buyers here vary just as much. The breeder will ask about your home and your hunting before suggesting a pup. That conversation is the start of finding the right dog, whether you hunt every weekend or only a few times each fall.
Is a pudelpointer a good family dog in Cranston?
Yes, for an active family: pudelpointers are affectionate, eager to learn and good with children, as long as they get daily exercise and a job. They like being close to their people and settle well indoors once their energy is spent.
What families appreciate:
- A low-shedding, harsh coat that needs only a weekly brushing
- A dog that learns house manners and obedience quickly
- Enough stamina for long walks and weekend adventures
Along the Pawtuxet River and in western Cranston’s open spaces, there is room for daily walks and retrieving practice. Plan the routine before the puppy comes home. Pudelpointers are thinkers as well as athletes, so short scent games and simple obedience drills are as valuable as physical exercise, especially on rainy New England days.
Where can a Cranston pudelpointer hunt?
Mostly in western and southern Rhode Island, where state management areas offer stocked pheasants, woodcock and grouse, and on Narragansett Bay and the salt ponds for waterfowl. The pudelpointer points, retrieves on land and in water, and tracks.
Within a short drive of Cranston:
- Big River Management Area in West Greenwich, a large area of forest, fields and wetlands
- George Washington Management Area and Durfee Hill Management Area in Glocester to the northwest
- Great Swamp Management Area in South Kingstown for upland birds and waterfowl
- Narragansett Bay coves for black ducks and geese
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Fish and Wildlife, sets seasons, licenses and management area rules, including rules on stocked pheasant areas. Check its current regulations before you hunt.
What is the pudelpointer bred to do?
Everything: the breed was developed in Germany from 1881 by crossing the German hunting poodle with the English pointer to point, retrieve on land and water, and track wounded game. The result is a versatile dog with a harsh, wiry, water-resistant coat.
For Rhode Island, where covers are small and a hunter often switches between birds and water in a single outing, that versatility is valuable. Pudelpointers are also cooperative, working close to their handler, which suits tight New England woods.
The breed’s tracking instinct deserves a mention. A wing-tipped pheasant that runs into a thicket or a crippled duck that swims into the reeds is exactly what a good tracking dog recovers. Pudelpointers follow a trail with patience and care, and that skill means fewer lost birds. For hunters who value every bird they shoot, it is one of the strongest reasons to choose a versatile breed over a specialist.
Train that ability from an early age with short drag lines and scent games, and the dog will carry it into the field.
How do I reserve a pudelpointer from Cranston?
Call 678-316-6780 or reach out through the contact page, and check the upcoming litters page; the breeder will work out the details with you. Visits are by appointment.
Cranston pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Cranston from Foothill Kennel?
About 855 miles in a straight line. The kennel is in Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Is a pudelpointer good in thick New England cover?
Yes. Its wiry coat protects it, and it tends to work close to the handler.
Who is the best pudelpointer breeder for Rhode Island?
Foothill Kennel is a strong choice, with NAVHDA Breeders Awards in 2013 and 2017.
Are pudelpointers good with children?
Generally, yes, in active households that give the dog daily exercise.
Can I meet the adult dogs?
Yes, by appointment. Call Jim Kenny at 678-316-6780.
Pudelpointer puppies across Rhode Island
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Providence, Warwick, Pawtucket, East Providence. See all pudelpointer breeders in Rhode Island, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.