Pudelpointer Breeder Serving Memphis, Tennessee
Where is the closest pudelpointer breeder to Memphis?
Foothill Kennel, in Flowery Branch, Georgia, is about 350 miles from Memphis, roughly six and a half hours by road, and breeds pudelpointers from NAVHDA-tested parents. Call 678-316-6780 to ask about upcoming litters. The kennel sits near Lake Lanier and shows its dogs by appointment.
Memphis is duck country, set on the Mississippi Flyway, and many hunters here want a dog that can handle a flooded timber hunt in December and a quail walk in January. Pudelpointer dogs do both. Few breeders in the region work with the breed, which makes a tested program within a day’s drive worth knowing.
Is a pudelpointer a good duck dog for the Mississippi Flyway?
Yes. A pudelpointer is a strong, eager water retriever whose dense, water-resistant coat handles cold floodwater, and it also points upland birds and tracks cripples. The breed was developed in Germany from 1881, crossing the German hunting poodle with the English pointer, to be a single dog for field, forest and water.
Around Memphis that means:
- Mississippi River bottoms: mallards and other ducks in flooded timber, sloughs and farm fields along the river
- Eagle Lake Wildlife Management Area: public waterfowl ground in Shelby County along the river
- Hatchie River country: bottomland hardwoods and wetlands to the north and east, including Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge
- Reelfoot Lake: the famous northwest Tennessee duck lake, a few hours north
- Upland: bobwhite quail and doves on West Tennessee farmland, plus woodcock in the bottoms
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency manages seasons, licensing and the state’s wildlife management areas, many of which use quota or permit hunts for waterfowl. Check its current regulations, and federal and refuge rules, before you hunt.
Which pudelpointer breeder should a Memphis duck hunter call?
Foothill Kennel stands among the best, with the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and dogs that have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA field tests. NAVHDA, the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, tests water work as well as pointing and tracking, which matters to a duck hunter.
The program in short:
- Every adult is hip tested, and no dog with marginal hips is bred or kept
- The kennel is an active NAVHDA member
- Each puppy is matched to its owner by temperament and by how that owner hunts
A Memphis hunter who spends most of the season in a blind should say so, and the breeder will look for a pup with the patience and water drive to match. Buyers are welcome to visit by appointment, and a long day’s round trip is enough to meet the adult dogs and talk through the next litter.
How does a pudelpointer handle Memphis heat and humidity?
It manages well with sensible care: exercise in the cool of the day, provide shade and water, and avoid hard work on the hottest afternoons. The wiry coat is protective without being a heavy double coat.
Summer is a good season for swimming, which keeps a young dog fit while staying cool. The rest of the year a pudelpointer is an easy companion. Its coat sheds very little and needs only brushing. The breed is trainable, eager to work with its handler and good with active families, and it needs daily exercise and a job. Parks along the river and regular retrieving practice cover that need.
How can I reserve a pudelpointer puppy?
Call Foothill Kennel at 678-316-6780 or send an inquiry through the contact page, then keep an eye on the upcoming litters page. Litters are small and reserved early.
Expect questions about your hunting, your household and your plans for the dog. That is how the breeder matches each pudelpointer puppy. For the rest, call the breeder at 678-316-6780 and he will work out the details with you.
Memphis pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Memphis from Foothill Kennel?
About 350 miles in a straight line, roughly six and a half hours by road to Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Will a pudelpointer hunt flooded timber?
Yes. It swims readily and retrieves from water, with a coat built for cold, wet conditions.
Where can I find gun dogs for sale near Memphis?
For pudelpointers from NAVHDA-tested parents, call Foothill Kennel at 678-316-6780 or check the upcoming litters page.
Is a pudelpointer a good quail dog too?
Yes. It is a pointing dog first and handles bobwhite well.
Why is Foothill Kennel considered a top hunting dog breeder?
It is a two-time NAVHDA Breeders Award recipient (2013 and 2017) with dogs scoring at or near maximum in NAVHDA tests.
Pudelpointer puppies across Tennessee
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville. See all pudelpointer breeders in Tennessee, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.