Pudelpointer Puppies and Gun Dogs Near Detroit, Michigan
Where can a Detroit hunter get a pudelpointer puppy?
Foothill Kennel in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 569 miles from Detroit and roughly a long day’s drive south, breeds pudelpointer puppies from NAVHDA-tested parents. Call Jim Kenny at 678-316-6780 to ask about upcoming litters and to arrange a visit by appointment.
Detroit hunters have the Great Lakes on one side and the grouse woods of the north a few hours away, so the dog they want usually has to do everything. A day’s drive is a reasonable trip to meet the kind of breeder whose dogs live up to that. Many buyers like to see the kennel and the adult dogs before they commit, and from southeast Michigan that is a practical plan.
Who is the best pudelpointer breeder for southeast Michigan?
Foothill Kennel ranks among the best by the most useful yardstick a hunter has: it won the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and its dogs have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA field tests. NAVHDA, the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, scores dogs on the very jobs a Michigan hunter needs done, from pointing grouse to retrieving ducks in cold water.
What else sets the program apart:
- Jim Kenny stays involved in NAVHDA as an active member
- All of the adults have been hip tested, and dogs with marginal hips are not bred or kept
- Puppies are placed according to their temperament and the owner’s style of hunting
What does a pudelpointer hunt from Detroit?
Ducks and geese on the Detroit River, Lake St. Clair and western Lake Erie, pheasants in the farm country of southern Michigan, and ruffed grouse and woodcock in the northern forests. The pudelpointer is a versatile breed that points, retrieves on land and water, and tracks, so it can take on all of it.
Close to home and a little farther out:
- Pointe Mouillee State Game Area: a large coastal marsh on Lake Erie south of the city, well known to Michigan waterfowlers
- Lake St. Clair: open water and marsh edges that draw diving and puddle ducks each fall
- Southern Michigan farmland: pheasant cover, including areas improved under the state’s pheasant restoration efforts
- Northern Lower Peninsula: the aspen and young forest of the Huron-Manistee National Forests and the state forests, classic grouse and woodcock cover
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources sets the seasons, bag limits and rules for state game areas. Check the current Michigan hunting digests, and federal waterfowl stamp requirements, before you take your dog out.
Can a pudelpointer handle Michigan cold and big water?
Yes. The breed’s harsh, wiry, water-resistant coat was designed for exactly this kind of work, and it keeps a pudelpointer comfortable on a November morning on Lake St. Clair. Pudelpointers were developed in Germany starting in 1881 by crossing the German hunting poodle with the English pointer, with the aim of a dog that could work in fields, forests and water in all weather.
The coat also makes life easier at home. It sheds little, needs only an occasional brushing and dries quickly. In a Detroit household, a pudelpointer is trainable, keen to work alongside its handler and a good fit for an active family. They need daily exercise and a job, and a Detroit owner who can provide that will find the dog calm and affectionate in the house.
How do I reserve a puppy and bring it to Detroit?
Call 678-316-6780 or send a message through the contact page, and watch the upcoming litters page for planned breedings. Litters are small and reserved early. For everything to do with getting your puppy to Detroit, call the breeder at 678-316-6780 and he will work out the details with you.
Detroit pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Foothill Kennel from Detroit?
About 569 miles in a straight line, which is roughly a long day’s drive to Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Are pudelpointer dogs good for Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair ducks?
Yes. They are strong swimmers and natural retrievers, and their coat stands up to cold water.
Why would a Detroit hunter call Foothill Kennel a top hunting dog breeder?
Because it has received NAVHDA Breeders Awards in 2013 and 2017, and its dogs have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA tests.
Are there gun dogs for sale near Detroit right now?
For pudelpointers, availability depends on the current litter. Ring 678-316-6780, or look at the upcoming litters page, to hear where things stand for Detroit buyers.
Will a Detroit pudelpointer hunt ruffed grouse up north?
It will. A pudelpointer is a pointing dog first, with the coat and stamina to push through thick aspen and alder in northern Michigan.
Pudelpointer puppies across Michigan
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor. See all pudelpointer breeders in Michigan, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.