Pudelpointer Gun Dogs for Roswell, New Mexico
Where can a Roswell hunter find a pudelpointer breeder?
Foothill Kennel in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 1,183 miles from Roswell, breeds pudelpointers from NAVHDA-tested parents and welcomes calls from southeastern New Mexico at 678-316-6780. Pudelpointers are seldom seen in southeastern New Mexico, so Pecos Valley hunters who want one generally look for a breeder with a proven record.
Start with a phone call. Jim Kenny will ask what you hunt, how you hunt it and what your household looks like, and use that to help you choose the right litter.
Why is Foothill Kennel counted among the best pudelpointer breeders?
Because of its NAVHDA record: Foothill Kennel earned the NAVHDA 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, tests pointing, tracking, retrieving and water work, so its awards are a meaningful sign of how a kennel’s dogs perform.
A few other standards the kennel keeps:
- Every adult dog is hip tested, and no dog with marginal hips is bred or kept
- The breeder remains active in NAVHDA
- Puppies are matched to owners by temperament and hunting style
What birds can a pudelpointer hunt around Roswell?
Around Roswell a pudelpointer can point scaled and bobwhite quail on the southeastern plains, retrieve doves from farm fields and work ducks along the Pecos River. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish sets seasons, bag limits and licensing, and federal refuge lands have their own rules, so check current regulations before you go.
- Southeastern plains: grassland and shinnery oak country east of the Pecos that holds scaled quail, with bobwhite in some areas
- Pecos River: waterfowl along the river and its wetlands through the valley
- Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge: a wetland complex northeast of town, best known for wintering sandhill cranes and waterfowl; read the refuge’s own rules before planning any hunt there
- Farm fields: doves around the irrigated farmland of the Pecos Valley
- Mountains to the west: the Lincoln National Forest, with higher-elevation habitat
Plains quail often run, and a dog that can track and relocate a covey saves a lot of walking.
How did the pudelpointer come about, and why does it suit the Pecos Valley?
The pudelpointer was developed in Germany from 1881 by crossing the German hunting poodle with the English pointer. Its founders wanted a versatile dog that could point, retrieve on land and water, and track, with a harsh, wiry, water-resistant coat that protects it in rough cover. That coat turns out to be valuable in the thorny brush of southeastern New Mexico, and it is low shedding at home.
The breed is trainable and eager to work with its handler, which makes pudelpointer dogs a good choice for hunters who train their own.
How does a pudelpointer do in Roswell’s climate?
It does well with sensible care: carry water on every hunt, exercise early and late in hot weather, and watch for rattlesnakes. Summers are hot and dry, so keep early-season dove hunts short and give the dog frequent breaks in shade. Quail season is cooler and easier on dogs, but water is still essential.
At home, pudelpointers are affectionate, good with children and happiest with daily exercise and a job. A family that walks, runs or trains with the dog every day will find it a calm, pleasant companion.
Spring and summer are good months to build a young dog’s obedience and retrieving in the cooler parts of the day. Irrigation ditches and farm ponds, where you have permission, are good places to introduce water. By the time quail season opens, a well-started pudelpointer can be ready for its first coveys.
How do I reserve a pudelpointer from Roswell?
Call 678-316-6780 or send a note through the contact page, then check the upcoming litters page. Litters are small and reserved early. After you have agreed on a puppy, the breeder will work out the details with you.
Roswell pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Roswell from Foothill Kennel?
About 1,183 miles in a straight line to Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Are pudelpointers good for plains quail?
Yes. They are natural pointers, and their tracking ability helps with birds that run.
Does Foothill Kennel have top credentials?
Yes. NAVHDA presented it with Breeders Awards in 2013 and 2017, and dogs from the kennel have tested at or close to the maximum score.
Do the kennel’s adult dogs have their hips tested?
Yes. All adults are tested, and none with marginal hips is bred or kept.
Where can I find gun dogs for sale near Roswell?
For pudelpointers, call Foothill Kennel at 678-316-6780 and ask about upcoming litters.
Pudelpointer puppies across New Mexico
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe. See all pudelpointer breeders in New Mexico, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.