Pudelpointer Dogs for Acadiana Hunters in Lafayette, Louisiana
Where can Lafayette hunters buy pudelpointer dogs?
From Foothill Kennel, a NAVHDA award-winning pudelpointer breeder in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 547 miles from Lafayette, roughly a day’s drive; call Jim Kenny at 678-316-6780 to ask about the next litter. The kennel breeds small litters from tested parents and reserves puppies early.
Acadiana has a deep duck hunting tradition and plenty of retrievers. A hunter who also wants a pointing dog for woodcock, snipe and doves will find the pudelpointer covers both jobs.
Is a pudelpointer a good duck and goose dog for Acadiana?
Yes. The pudelpointer was bred to retrieve from water as well as point, and its dense, wiry, water-resistant coat handles cold mornings in a flooded rice field or marsh. The breed came from Germany, where it was developed from 1881 by crossing the German hunting poodle with the English pointer.
What Lafayette hunters put a versatile dog on:
- Specklebellies, snow geese and ducks over the rice fields and crawfish ponds of the prairie west of the city
- Ducks in the Atchafalaya Basin to the east, in backwater swamps and bayous
- Coastal marsh toward Vermilion Bay and the Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area to the south
- Snipe and doves in wet pastures and harvested fields
Much of the prairie hunting is on private land, so secure permission first. Seasons, licenses and WMA rules come from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, with federal waterfowl rules on top; check the current regulations each year.
Who is the best hunting dog breeder for a Lafayette buyer?
For pudelpointers, Foothill Kennel stands out: it earned the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and its dogs have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA field tests. Those scores come from independent judges who test water work, tracking and pointing.
The kennel also:
- Hip tests all adult dogs and never breeds or keeps a dog with marginal hips
- Stays active in NAVHDA
- Matches each puppy to its owner by temperament and by how the owner hunts
So the first conversation is about you. A hunter who spends every weekend in a blind needs a different match than a family that hunts a few times each season. Both deserve a dog that suits them, and the breeder takes the time to get that match right before any puppy goes home.
Can a pudelpointer live with a Lafayette family?
Yes. Pudelpointers are friendly, trainable dogs that do well with active families and children, as long as they get daily exercise and a job. They like to be close to their people and do best living indoors.
The coat sheds very little, which helps in the house, and it needs only a weekly brushing. A walk, a retrieve session or some obedience work each day keeps a young dog content.
Pudelpointers are thinkers as well as athletes. Give one problems to solve, like finding a hidden dummy by scent or holding steady while a bumper is thrown, and it will work happily for as long as you do. That combination of brains and willingness is why many owners who start with one pudelpointer never want another breed. It also makes the dog a patient, good-natured presence around the house once its work is done.
How does a pudelpointer handle south Louisiana summers?
With care, just fine: exercise early and late, provide shade and water, and keep training sessions short on hot days. Its coat is wiry rather than heavy, and it dries quickly after a swim.
Use summer to build obedience and short water retrieves. Teal season in September is a good first test for a conditioned young dog, as long as you watch the heat. Keep an eye out for alligators and snakes around water in warm months, and choose training spots with clear, open banks where you can see what is around your dog.
How do I reserve a pudelpointer from Lafayette?
Call 678-316-6780 or send an inquiry through the contact page; the breeder will talk through the next litter and work out the details with you. Visits to the kennel are by appointment, and the upcoming litters page shows what is planned.
Lafayette pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Lafayette from Foothill Kennel?
About 547 miles in a straight line, roughly a day’s drive to Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Will a pudelpointer retrieve geese?
Yes. It is a capable retriever on land and water, including larger birds.
What is the NAVHDA Breeders Award?
A recognition from the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association for breeders whose dogs perform consistently. Foothill Kennel received it in 2013 and 2017.
Do pudelpointers point snipe and woodcock?
They are pointing dogs first, so small upland birds like these are natural work.
Are litters available year-round?
No. Litters are small and planned, so check the upcoming litters page and call early.
Pudelpointer puppies across Louisiana
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lake Charles. See all pudelpointer breeders in Louisiana, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.