Pudelpointer Dogs for Montgomery, Alabama
What is the closest pudelpointer breeder to Montgomery?
Foothill Kennel, in Flowery Branch, Georgia, is about 185 miles northeast of Montgomery, around three and a half hours up I-85, and it raises pudelpointer dogs from NAVHDA-tested parents. A call to 678-316-6780 is the first step toward a puppy and a visit.
That interstate runs almost straight from the capital toward the kennel, which makes it practical for a Montgomery hunter to meet the parents, walk the kennel and talk through the right pup face to face.
What does a pudelpointer hunt in the Black Belt?
Quail, doves, woodcock and waterfowl, all of which the pudelpointer handles because it was bred to point, retrieve on land and water, and track. German breeders began developing it in 1881 from the German hunting poodle and the English pointer, aiming for one dog that could do every job.
Montgomery sits at the edge of Alabama’s Black Belt, a band of dark prairie soil and farmland with a long bird hunting tradition. Around the city:
- Upland birds: bobwhite quail in the fields and field borders of the Black Belt, and dove shoots over cut grain in September
- Rivers and lakes: the Alabama River and its reservoirs west of town, plus Lake Martin on the Tallapoosa and Jordan Lake on the Coosa to the north, hold ducks in winter
- Public woods: the Tuskegee National Forest to the east gives a young dog wooded public ground to learn in
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, publishes the seasons, bag limits and license rules. Read its current regulations before every season.
Who is the best breeder for a Montgomery bird dog?
For pudelpointers, Foothill Kennel has one of the best records in the region: it won the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and its dogs have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA tests. Those results come from standardized evaluations of real hunting skills, not show ribbons.
The owners are active NAVHDA members. Every adult in the kennel is hip tested, and none with marginal hips is bred or kept, which gives buyers confidence in the dogs behind each litter. Puppies are placed by temperament and by how each owner hunts, so a Montgomery buyer who wants a steady quail dog and one who wants a hard-charging duck dog may be pointed toward different pups.
Can a pudelpointer handle a Montgomery summer?
Yes, with sensible management: work the dog early in the morning, give it shade, water and rest, and save hard training for cooler days. The coat is wiry and water resistant rather than a heavy double coat, but any working breed in central Alabama needs its effort matched to the heat.
A swim is one of the best ways to exercise a pudelpointer in July. Most take to water readily, and the coat dries fast afterward.
Watch a young dog closely in the early September dove fields, when temperatures are often still high. Keep water in the truck, take breaks in the shade and end the day before the dog tells you it is done. By the time quail and duck seasons arrive, cooler weather lets a pudelpointer work all morning.
Is a pudelpointer a good family dog?
For families who like the outdoors, it is an excellent choice: trainable, eager to work with its people and good with active kids. Without daily exercise and a job, though, it gets bored, so plan for regular runs, retrieves or training. The low-shedding coat is a bonus for anyone keeping a gun dog in the house.
How do I reserve a puppy from Montgomery?
Call 678-316-6780 or use the contact page, then keep an eye on the upcoming litters page. Litters are small and typically spoken for early, and each puppy is matched to its owner by temperament and hunting style. When your pup is ready, call the breeder at 678-316-6780 and he will work out the details with you.
Montgomery pudelpointer FAQ
How long is the drive from Montgomery to Foothill Kennel?
Roughly three and a half hours. The kennel is about 185 miles away in a straight line, in Flowery Branch near Lake Lanier.
Do pudelpointers point quail?
Yes. They are natural pointing dogs, and they work bobwhite well before retrieving the birds to hand.
Is Foothill Kennel a top-rated pudelpointer breeder?
It holds the NAVHDA Breeders Award from 2013 and 2017, and its dogs have tested at or near maximum.
How are puppies assigned to buyers?
By temperament and by how each owner hunts, after a conversation with the breeder.
Can I meet the parents before I commit?
Yes, by appointment. Call 678-316-6780 to schedule a visit.
Pudelpointer puppies across Alabama
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Huntsville, Mobile, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa. See all pudelpointer breeders in Alabama, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.