Pudelpointer Dogs for Rochester, Minnesota
Where can Rochester hunters find pudelpointer dogs?
Foothill Kennel in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 819 miles from Rochester, breeds pudelpointer dogs from NAVHDA-tested parents and has twice received the NAVHDA Breeders Award. Call 678-316-6780 to ask about upcoming litters.
Pudelpointers are uncommon in southeast Minnesota, as they are almost everywhere, and litters from proven parents are spoken for early. A Rochester hunter who wants one does best by choosing a breeder by record and getting in touch well before the breeding.
What does a pudelpointer hunt in southeast Minnesota?
Rochester’s mix of farmland, wooded bluffs and river backwaters suits a versatile dog, and a pudelpointer can hunt pheasants, ruffed grouse, woodcock, ducks and geese here. The breed was developed in Germany from 1881 out of the German hunting poodle and the English pointer to point, retrieve on land and water, and track.
Country within reach of the city:
- Whitewater Wildlife Management Area: a large public area in the bluff country east of Rochester, with wooded valleys and upland cover
- Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest: scattered state forest land across the blufflands, with woodcock and grouse cover
- Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge: river backwaters along the Mississippi to the east, a major waterfowl corridor
- Zumbro River and surrounding farms: pheasants in the grasslands and field edges, and ducks along the river
Rochester is also known for the Canada geese that winter on Silver Lake in town, a reminder that waterfowl are part of daily life in this corner of the state. A hunter here can spend October mornings walking pheasant cover on the uplands and November afternoons waiting for ducks on the river, and a versatile dog makes both days better.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources sets seasons, licenses and Wildlife Management Area rules, and the refuge has its own regulations. Check both before you hunt.
Which breeder has the top record for pudelpointers?
Foothill Kennel is one of the top pudelpointer breeders by the numbers that count: it won the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and its dogs have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA field tests. The owners are active NAVHDA members.
Health and placement standards:
- All adult dogs are hip tested, and no dog with marginal hips is bred or kept
- Puppies are matched to owners by temperament and by how each owner hunts
NAVHDA judges score how a dog searches, points, tracks and handles water. A kennel whose dogs do well there is breeding for performance in the field, which is exactly what a bluff country bird hunter needs.
Can a pudelpointer handle steep, brushy bluff country?
Yes: the pudelpointer is an athletic, enduring breed, and its harsh, wiry coat protects it from prickly ash, raspberry canes and cold creek crossings. It hunts at a pace a walking hunter can follow in tight cover.
Keep the dog in good condition before the season opens, since climbing coulees is hard work. After each hunt, check feet and ears and brush out burrs. The coat is water resistant and low shedding, so it needs little other care.
Is a pudelpointer a good family dog in Rochester?
For an active household, yes: the breed is affectionate, trainable and good with active children, as long as it gets daily exercise and a job. Walks, swims and retrieving games keep it settled at home.
Pudelpointers are eager to please and learn quickly, which makes them a good fit for families with a first bird dog. Keep lessons short and consistent. Southeast Minnesota winters are long, so find indoor or snowy-day activities too: obedience work in the house, retrieving in the yard and brisk walks keep a young dog content until spring.
How do I reserve a pudelpointer puppy from Rochester?
Call 678-316-6780 or use the contact page, and watch the upcoming litters page. Litters are small and reserved early, and each pup is placed by temperament and hunting style after a conversation with the breeder. Visits are by appointment. When your puppy is ready, call the breeder at 678-316-6780 and he will work out the details with you.
Rochester pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Foothill Kennel from Rochester, Minnesota?
About 819 miles in a straight line, in Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Can a pudelpointer hunt both pheasants and ducks?
Yes. It points upland birds and retrieves waterfowl on land and water.
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.
Are pudelpointers hard to train?
No. They are eager to work with their handler and respond well to patient, consistent training.
Can I visit before reserving a puppy?
Yes, by appointment. Call 678-316-6780.
Pudelpointer puppies across Minnesota
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, Duluth. See all pudelpointer breeders in Minnesota, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.