Pudelpointer Dogs for North Charleston, South Carolina
Where do North Charleston hunters get pudelpointer dogs?
Many choose Foothill Kennel, a NAVHDA award-winning breeder in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 238 miles from North Charleston and roughly four and a half to five hours by road. Call 678-316-6780 to find out about the next litter.
North Charleston sits between the Cooper and Ashley rivers, with the Francis Marion National Forest just up the road. That combination of tidal water and big pine woods is ideal for a versatile gun dog, and pudelpointer dogs are bred for exactly that mix.
The breed is still something of a secret along the coast, where most duck hunters grew up with retrievers and most quail hunters with pointers. A pudelpointer does both jobs and adds tracking on top. For a hunter who would rather train and care for one good dog than two, that is a strong argument, and it is why a proven source a few hours away is worth the call.
What can a pudelpointer hunt near North Charleston?
Ducks in the Cooper River rice fields and Santee Delta marshes, woodcock and quail in the Francis Marion National Forest, and doves on inland farms. The pudelpointer was developed in Germany from 1881 to point, retrieve on land and water, and track.
Nearby habitat:
- Cooper River: historic rice field impoundments and tidal marsh along the river, north of the city
- Francis Marion National Forest: a large national forest of longleaf pine, pocosins and bottomland hardwood in Berkeley and Charleston counties
- Santee Delta: marsh and managed wetlands at the mouth of the Santee River, a well-known waterfowl area
- Ashley River and inland farms: field edges and river bottoms to the west
Public hunting on WMA lands, including dates and permits, is managed by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Check its current regulations and federal waterfowl rules before you hunt.
Can I reserve a pudelpointer puppy ahead of time?
Yes, and you should: Foothill Kennel’s litters are small and reserved early, so call 678-316-6780 or use the contact page before a breeding. The upcoming litters page shows what is planned.
When you call, the breeder will ask about you as much as you ask about the puppies. Each pup is matched to its owner by temperament and by how the owner hunts, so be ready to describe:
- Whether you mostly hunt ducks, upland birds or both
- How often you plan to be in the field
- What the dog’s home life will look like
Visits to meet the adult dogs are by appointment. For bringing the puppy home, call the breeder and he will work out the details with you.
Who is the top pudelpointer breeder for Lowcountry dogs?
Foothill Kennel is a leading choice, with two NAVHDA Breeders Awards, in 2013 and 2017, and dogs that have scored at or near the maximum in NAVHDA tests. NAVHDA, the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, evaluates nose, pointing, tracking and water work.
The kennel’s owners are active NAVHDA members. All adult dogs are hip tested, and no dog with marginal hips is bred or kept. Those standards are what a buyer should expect from a serious hunting dog breeder.
How does a pudelpointer do in coastal heat?
It does fine with care: work the dog early, give it shade and water, and let it rest in the heat of the day. The harsh, wiry coat is water resistant and low shedding, so it dries fast and keeps cleanup simple.
Pudelpointers are also trainable, eager to work with their handler and good with active families. They need daily exercise and a job, and a dog that gets both is usually calm and affectionate at home. After swims in brackish water, a freshwater rinse is a good habit.
While you wait, find a calm freshwater pond for first swims, since a young dog does best meeting water in quiet places before it sees tidal currents.
North Charleston pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Foothill Kennel from North Charleston?
About 238 miles in a straight line, roughly four and a half to five hours by road to Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Are there gun dogs for sale near North Charleston?
Versatile pudelpointers are uncommon locally. Call Foothill Kennel at 678-316-6780 about its next litter.
Can a pudelpointer hunt the Francis Marion National Forest?
Yes. It is a pointing breed well suited to pine woods and bottomland, within the forest’s hunting rules.
Why trust Foothill Kennel?
Its credentials are independent: NAVHDA Breeders Awards in 2013 and 2017 and NAVHDA test scores at or near maximum.
Does the kennel check hips?
Yes. All adult dogs are hip tested, and none with marginal hips are bred or kept.
Pudelpointer puppies across South Carolina
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Charleston, Columbia, Mount Pleasant, Rock Hill. See all pudelpointer breeders in South Carolina, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.