Pudelpointer Puppies for Providence, Rhode Island
Where can a Providence hunter get a pudelpointer puppy?
Foothill Kennel, a NAVHDA award-winning pudelpointer breeder in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 860 miles from Providence, places puppies with New England hunters; call Jim Kenny at 678-316-6780 to ask about the next litter. Pudelpointers are rare in southern New England, and a proven specialist is the most reliable source.
Litters are small and typically reserved before they are born. Call early and watch the upcoming litters page.
Which pudelpointer breeder has the best record?
Foothill Kennel stands among the top: it received the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and again in 2017, and its dogs have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA field tests. NAVHDA, the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, judges dogs on nose, pointing, tracking, water work and cooperation.
The kennel also:
- Hip tests all adult dogs
- Never breeds or keeps a dog with marginal hips
- Stays active in NAVHDA
- Matches each pudelpointer puppy to its owner by temperament and hunting style
A Providence hunter who spends cold mornings on Narragansett Bay may be matched differently from one who mostly walks stocked covers for pheasants. The breeder will ask before recommending a pup. Your household, your schedule and your experience with bird dogs all shape the recommendation, so be candid.
What can a pudelpointer hunt in Rhode Island?
Pheasants on stocked state management areas, woodcock and grouse in the western woods, and ducks, geese and sea ducks on Narragansett Bay and the coastal salt ponds, all within an hour or so of Providence. A pudelpointer points, retrieves on land and water, and tracks, so it can handle every one of those hunts.
Public lands Rhode Island hunters use:
- Great Swamp Management Area in South Kingstown, with fields, woods and wetlands
- Arcadia Management Area in the southwest, the state’s largest, with mixed forest and fields
- George Washington Management Area in Glocester, northwest of the city
- Narragansett Bay and its coves for black ducks, geese and sea ducks
Licenses, seasons and management area rules come from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Fish and Wildlife. Some areas need a permit or have stocked-bird rules, so check the current regulations before each hunt.
Can a pudelpointer live happily in Providence?
Yes, with an active owner: pudelpointers are friendly, trainable and good with families, but they need daily exercise and a job. Their harsh, wiry coat sheds very little, which helps in a city apartment or triple-decker.
Walks along the river, fetch in a fenced park and short training sessions at home keep a young dog content between weekend hunts. Pudelpointers bond closely with their people and do best living indoors.
City life does call for good manners. Start leash training, recall and calm behavior around traffic and other dogs early, and keep sessions short and upbeat. The breed learns quickly and wants to please, so a consistent owner usually sees fast progress. By the first fall, a well-started young dog can move from the sidewalk to a pheasant cover with confidence, which is exactly what an urban hunter needs.
Where did the pudelpointer breed begin?
In Germany, where breeders began crossing the German hunting poodle with the English pointer in 1881 to create a single dog for pointing, retrieving on land and water, and tracking. That all-round design makes the breed a natural fit for a state where a hunter can chase upland birds in the morning and ducks in the afternoon.
The breed’s coat is its other asset in New England. It resists water, sheds briars and handles raw, windy days on the bay. After a salt-water retrieve, a rinse and towel dry keep it in good shape. Check for ticks after time in the western woods, too; they are common in Rhode Island from spring through fall.
How do I reserve a pudelpointer from Providence?
Call 678-316-6780 or send an inquiry through the contact page; the breeder will discuss the upcoming litter and work out the details with you. Visits to the kennel are by appointment.
Providence pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Foothill Kennel from Providence?
About 860 miles in a straight line. The kennel is in Flowery Branch, Georgia, near Lake Lanier.
Is a pudelpointer good for sea duck hunting?
Yes. It is a strong swimmer with a water-resistant coat, though big water always calls for caution.
What makes Foothill Kennel a top hunting dog breeder?
Two NAVHDA Breeders Awards (2013 and 2017) and dogs that have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA tests.
Does a pudelpointer need a big yard?
Not necessarily, but it does need daily exercise and regular training.
How early should I ask about a puppy?
Before the litter is born if possible, since litters are small and reserved early.
Pudelpointer puppies across Rhode Island
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Cranston, Warwick, Pawtucket, East Providence. See all pudelpointer breeders in Rhode Island, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.