Pudelpointer Breeder Serving Fayetteville, Arkansas
How can a Fayetteville hunter get a pudelpointer puppy?
Call Foothill Kennel at 678-316-6780: the kennel is about 594 miles east of Fayetteville in Flowery Branch, Georgia, a long day’s drive, and it raises pudelpointer puppies from NAVHDA-tested parents. Ask about the next planned litter, then check the upcoming litters page as the date gets closer.
Northwest Arkansas has plenty of bird dogs, but true versatile breeds are harder to find. A breeder who tests dogs in the field gives you something solid to judge a litter by before you commit.
Pudelpointer dogs are also a sensible choice for hunters who do not want to keep two or three specialists. One well-bred dog can point a woodcock in a creek bottom in November, fetch a wood duck off Beaver Lake a week later and follow a blood trail when a bird goes down in heavy cover. That flexibility is why the breed has a loyal following among people who hunt a little of everything, and why a waiting list is normal for a good litter.
Which pudelpointer breeder has a proven field record?
Foothill Kennel does: it was honored with the NAVHDA Breeders Award in both 2013 and 2017, and its dogs have earned maximum or near maximum scores in NAVHDA testing. Those results come from the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, which evaluates the nose, pointing, tracking and water work of each dog.
The kennel’s owners take part in NAVHDA as active members. At home, every adult dog is hip tested, and no dog with marginal hips is bred or kept. That discipline is what separates a careful hunting dog breeder from one that simply has puppies to sell.
Placement is handled the same careful way. Each puppy is matched to its owner by temperament and by how that owner hunts, so a hard-charging pup goes to someone who wants range and drive, and a softer, closer-working pup goes where that suits the hunter best.
What does the Ozark country offer a versatile gun dog?
Steep hardwood hollows, creek bottoms and big reservoirs, which reward a dog that can point in the timber and then swim for a duck the same week. The pudelpointer was bred for exactly that kind of variety, starting in Germany in 1881 with a cross of the German hunting poodle and the English pointer.
Around Fayetteville, a hunter can look to:
- Ozark National Forest: thousands of acres of ridge and hollow east and south of town, with woodcock in the moist creek bottoms during migration
- Beaver Lake and the White River: coves and backwaters that draw ducks and geese in winter
- Farm edges and old fields: doves in early fall and pockets of bobwhite quail where cover remains
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission sets the seasons, limits and wildlife management area rules. Read its current regulations before each season, and carry any federal duck stamp you need.
Will a pudelpointer do well in hill country and cold creeks?
Yes. Its harsh, wiry coat shrugs off briars, sheds water and holds up in the chilly creeks and lakes of an Ozark winter. Pudelpointers are athletic, sure-footed dogs, and their natural drive to stay in touch with the handler helps in thick timber where visibility is short.
Because the coat is low shedding, the dog is also easy to keep in the house after a muddy hunt. A quick towel-off usually does the job.
Are pudelpointer dogs good for a college-town family?
They are a good match for active households, since pudelpointers are trainable, eager to please their handler and good with active families. What they require is daily exercise and a real job, whether that is hunting, retrieving practice or long hikes on local trails.
Fayetteville’s trail system and nearby lakes make that easy. A family that already spends weekends outdoors will find the breed fits right in, while a household that rarely gets out may struggle to keep one content.
Pudelpointer puppies for Fayetteville: FAQ
How many miles is Foothill Kennel from Fayetteville?
About 594 miles in a straight line. Flowery Branch is a long day’s drive east, near Lake Lanier in north Georgia.
Where can I find gun dogs for sale that are NAVHDA tested?
Foothill Kennel breeds pudelpointers from NAVHDA-tested parents. Call 678-316-6780 or send a note through the contact page.
How does the breeder pick which puppy I get?
Puppies are matched to owners by temperament and by how each owner hunts, so the conversation about your hunting comes first.
Can I visit the kennel before reserving?
Yes, by appointment. Call ahead to set a time to meet the dogs.
What if I live in Arkansas and need help getting the puppy home?
Call the breeder at 678-316-6780 and he will work out the details with you.
Pudelpointer puppies across Arkansas
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Little Rock, Fort Smith, Springdale, Jonesboro. See all pudelpointer breeders in Arkansas, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.