Pudelpointer Puppies for Little Rock, Arkansas Hunters
Where is the closest pudelpointer breeder to Little Rock?
Foothill Kennel in Flowery Branch, Georgia, sits about 482 miles east of Little Rock, roughly a day’s drive, and breeds pudelpointer puppies from NAVHDA-tested parents. The first step is a phone call to 678-316-6780 to ask when the next litter is planned.
Pudelpointers are still an uncommon breed in the mid-South, and central Arkansas hunters often find that the nearest litters are several states away. Foothill Kennel is a practical option: close enough to visit by appointment near Lake Lanier, and focused on dogs that are proven in the field rather than simply registered.
What will a pudelpointer hunt around Little Rock?
Just about everything central Arkansas offers a bird hunter: ducks in the flooded rice and timber of the Grand Prairie, woodcock and quail in the uplands, and doves over harvested fields. The pudelpointer was developed in Germany from 1881 to point, retrieve on land and water, and track, so one dog can cover all of it.
Good ground within reach of the city includes:
- Grand Prairie: the rice country around Stuttgart, east of Little Rock, is famous for mallards, and Bayou Meto Wildlife Management Area offers public green-timber hunting
- Arkansas River: backwaters, sloughs and farm ponds along the river valley hold ducks and geese through the winter
- Ouachita National Forest: pine and hardwood ridges west of the city where a steady dog can find woodcock and scattered bobwhite quail
Seasons, bag limits and permit rules come from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Check its current regulations, along with federal waterfowl requirements, before you head out with your dog.
Why do Little Rock hunters call Foothill Kennel the best pudelpointer breeder?
Because the record backs it up: Foothill Kennel received the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and again in 2017, and its dogs have scored at or near the maximum in NAVHDA field tests. NAVHDA, the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, judges the work a hunter actually needs, from nose and pointing to tracking and water retrieves.
The kennel’s owners are active NAVHDA members, and a few standards guide every litter:
- All adult dogs are hip tested
- No dog with marginal hips is bred or kept
- Each puppy is matched to its new owner by temperament and by how that owner hunts
That last point matters for a Little Rock buyer who may spend December in a duck blind and February walking quail cover. A top hunting dog breeder should ask about both before recommending a pup.
Can a pudelpointer handle an Arkansas duck season?
Yes. The breed’s harsh, wiry coat is water resistant and sheds cold water well, which suits long retrieves in flooded timber on a January morning. Pudelpointers are strong, willing swimmers, and they settle calmly in a blind once they are trained.
The same coat is low shedding, which surprises many families who expect a sporting dog to leave hair on every couch. Summer in central Arkansas is hot and humid, so plan training for early mornings, keep water close and give the dog shade and rest during the hottest part of the day.
Is a pudelpointer a good fit for a Little Rock household?
For an active family, very much so: pudelpointers are trainable, eager to work with their handler and good with active families. They do need daily exercise and a job, so a dog that only hunts a few weekends a year will want walks, runs and retrieving sessions in between.
Riverfront trails, a fenced yard and regular training fill that need well. A bored pudelpointer will find its own work, so plan for the dog’s energy before the puppy comes home.
How do I reserve one of the pudelpointer puppies?
Call Jim Kenny at 678-316-6780 or use the contact page, and he will talk through the next litter with you. Litters are small and are usually reserved early, so the upcoming litters page is worth checking before a breeding rather than after.
If you would like to see the dogs, visits to the kennel are by appointment. For getting your puppy to Arkansas, call the breeder at 678-316-6780 and he will work out the details with you.
Little Rock pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Foothill Kennel from Little Rock?
About 482 miles in a straight line, roughly a day’s drive east to Flowery Branch, Georgia, near Lake Lanier.
Are there pudelpointer gun dogs for sale near Little Rock?
Pudelpointers are rarely found locally in central Arkansas. Foothill Kennel plans a small number of litters, so call 678-316-6780 to ask what is available and when.
What proof is there that Foothill Kennel is a top breeder?
The kennel received the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and its dogs have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA tests.
Will a pudelpointer retrieve ducks as well as point quail?
Yes. The breed was developed as a versatile hunting dog that points, retrieves on land and in water, and tracks wounded game.
Do pudelpointer dogs shed much?
Very little. The harsh, wiry coat is low shedding, which makes the breed easier to live with indoors.
Pudelpointer puppies across Arkansas
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Springdale, Jonesboro. See all pudelpointer breeders in Arkansas, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.