Pudelpointer Puppies for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Hunters
Where can a Philadelphia hunter get a pudelpointer puppy?
Philadelphia hunters can reserve a pudelpointer puppy from Foothill Kennel in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 630 miles away and roughly a long day’s drive south. Call 678-316-6780 to ask about the next litter. Pudelpointer breeders are few anywhere in the East, so hunters in the Delaware Valley often look beyond the region for a breeder with a proven record.
Start with a phone call to Jim Kenny. He will want to hear about your hunting, your home and your experience with bird dogs before recommending a litter. Visits to the kennel near Lake Lanier are by appointment for anyone who wants to meet the dogs.
Who is the best pudelpointer breeder for a Delaware Valley buyer?
Foothill Kennel belongs at the top of the list: NAVHDA gave it the Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and its dogs have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA field tests. NAVHDA, the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, grades versatile dogs on search, pointing, tracking, retrieving and water work, so those results show how a breeder’s dogs really perform.
A good hunting dog breeder should be able to show you more than ribbons:
- Health: every adult dog at Foothill Kennel is hip tested, and none with marginal hips is bred or kept
- Involvement: the breeder is an active NAVHDA member
- Placement: each puppy is matched to its owner by temperament and by how that owner hunts
What can a pudelpointer hunt in southeastern Pennsylvania?
A Philadelphia pudelpointer can point stocked pheasants and wild woodcock, retrieve doves and ducks, and track wounded birds, all within a couple of hours of the city. The Pennsylvania Game Commission sets seasons, licenses and State Game Lands rules, and it publishes the pheasant stocking schedule each year, so check its current regulations before you go.
- State Game Lands: public hunting ground in Bucks, Chester, Berks and Lancaster counties, several of which receive pheasant releases in fall
- Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area: on the Lancaster and Lebanon county line, famous for the huge numbers of snow geese that stop there in late winter, with controlled waterfowl hunting on part of the area
- Delaware and Schuylkill rivers: ducks and geese along the rivers and their tributaries
- Woodcock cover: young woods and wet thickets across the Piedmont in October and November
Ruffed grouse, the Pennsylvania state bird, are found in the larger forests to the north, in the Poconos and beyond, for hunters willing to drive.
Do pudelpointers handle Pennsylvania winters?
Yes. The pudelpointer’s harsh, wiry coat is water resistant and made for cold, wet work, so late-season goose hunts and snowy pheasant fields suit it well. The breed was developed in Germany from 1881 by crossing the German hunting poodle with the English pointer, specifically to hunt field, forest and water in all kinds of weather.
That same coat sheds very little, which is a real advantage in a city rowhouse or suburban home. A weekly brush and a towel after muddy walks are usually all it needs.
Can a pudelpointer thrive in a Philadelphia rowhouse or suburb?
It can, if the owner provides daily exercise and a job. Pudelpointers are trainable, eager to please and good with active families. In Philadelphia that might mean runs along the Schuylkill River Trail or in Wissahickon Valley Park, retrieving practice and a regular training class. A pudelpointer that gets real work several times a week is a calm, pleasant companion at home. One that sits idle will find its own projects, so plan accordingly.
How do I reserve a Philadelphia pudelpointer puppy?
Call 678-316-6780 or send an inquiry through the contact page, and watch the upcoming litters page. Litters are small and reserved early, so reach out before the puppies are born if you can. After you choose a litter, a quick call to the breeder is all it takes, and he will work out the details with you.
Philadelphia pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Philadelphia from Foothill Kennel?
About 630 miles in a straight line, roughly a long day’s drive to Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Are pudelpointers good pheasant dogs?
Yes. They are natural pointers with strong noses, and they retrieve and track wounded birds as well.
Where can I find gun dogs for sale near Philadelphia?
For pudelpointers, call Foothill Kennel at 678-316-6780 and ask about upcoming litters.
Is Foothill Kennel a top-rated breeder?
It is a two-time NAVHDA Breeders Award recipient, 2013 and 2017, and its dogs have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA tests.
Can a pudelpointer retrieve geese in cold water?
Yes. The breed is a strong swimmer with a coat designed for cold, wet conditions.
Pudelpointer puppies across Pennsylvania
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Pittsburgh, Allentown, Reading, Erie. See all pudelpointer breeders in Pennsylvania, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.