Pudelpointer Gun Dogs for Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Can a Pawtucket hunter get a pudelpointer from a proven breeder?
Yes. Foothill Kennel, a pudelpointer breeder in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 864 miles from Pawtucket, won the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017 and places puppies nationwide; call 678-316-6780 to get on the list. Litters are small and reserved early.
In the Blackstone Valley, pudelpointers are rare. Talking to an experienced breeder directly is the quickest way to find one.
Are there gun dogs for sale for Pawtucket buyers right now?
It depends on the current Foothill Kennel litter, so check the upcoming litters page or call Jim Kenny at 678-316-6780. Puppies go to the owners they suit best, not simply to the first caller.
Before you call, think about:
- The birds you hunt and where you hunt them
- Whether the dog will live in the house with a family
- How much time you can give to training and daily exercise
Those answers guide the breeder’s recommendation.
Puppies within one litter can differ in boldness, energy and sensitivity. A breeder who has watched them every day knows which pup will thrive with a first-time owner in a busy household and which one needs an experienced hand. Trusting that knowledge usually works out better than picking by looks. It is also why the kennel places puppies deliberately instead of on a first-come basis, even when demand is high.
Where does a Pawtucket pudelpointer get to hunt?
Northern Rhode Island’s state management areas offer stocked pheasants, woodcock and grouse, and Narragansett Bay to the south holds ducks and geese, all good work for a versatile gun dog. The pudelpointer points, retrieves on land and in water, and tracks.
Near Pawtucket:
- Buck Hill Management Area in Burrillville, in the state’s northwest corner
- George Washington Management Area and Durfee Hill Management Area in Glocester
- Black Hut Management Area in Burrillville, with woods and wetlands
- Upper Narragansett Bay for waterfowl, where hunting is allowed
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Fish and Wildlife, sets licenses, seasons and management area rules. Pawtucket borders Massachusetts, and if you hunt across the line, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife has its own regulations. Check the current rules before every trip.
What makes Foothill Kennel one of the best pudelpointer breeders?
Its NAVHDA record: dogs that have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA field tests, and the NAVHDA Breeders Award in both 2013 and 2017. NAVHDA judges test the natural and trained abilities a versatile dog should have.
Every adult dog at the kennel is hip tested, and no dog with marginal hips is bred or kept. The owners are active NAVHDA members. Each puppy is placed by temperament and by how its new owner hunts, so the right dog goes to the right home.
What is the pudelpointer, and is it right for me?
The pudelpointer is a German versatile hunting breed, developed from 1881 from the German hunting poodle and the English pointer, and it suits hunters who want one dog for upland birds and waterfowl. It points, retrieves on land and water, and tracks.
It is also a good companion for active families. Pudelpointers are trainable, eager to work with their handler and good with children. Their harsh, wiry coat sheds very little and resists water. The main requirement is daily exercise and a job; the breed is not happy with a sedentary life.
Pawtucket owners can keep a dog busy with walks along the Blackstone River, retrieving practice and short training sessions. A well-exercised pudelpointer is calm and affectionate at home.
New England weather suits the breed. The harsh coat sheds rain and sleet, handles cold water on the bay and protects the dog in greenbrier and bittersweet tangles on the management areas. After a hunt, a quick towel dry and a check for burrs, ticks and small cuts is usually all that is needed. In the humid weeks of summer, move exercise to the early morning and keep water on hand.
How do I reserve a pudelpointer from Pawtucket?
Call 678-316-6780 or send an inquiry through the contact page; the breeder will work out the details with you. Visits to the kennel are by appointment.
Pawtucket pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Pawtucket from Foothill Kennel?
About 864 miles in a straight line. The kennel is in Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Can I hunt pheasants in northern Rhode Island?
Yes, on designated state management areas during the season. Check the Division of Fish and Wildlife for current stocking and rules.
Does Foothill Kennel health test its dogs?
All adult dogs are hip tested, and no dog with marginal hips is bred or kept.
Is a pudelpointer a good first hunting dog?
Often. The breed is cooperative and learns quickly with consistent training.
What is NAVHDA?
The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, which tests versatile dogs and gave Foothill Kennel its Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017.
Pudelpointer puppies across Rhode Island
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Providence, Cranston, Warwick, East Providence. See all pudelpointer breeders in Rhode Island, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.