Pudelpointer Breeder for Salem, Oregon
Where is the nearest pudelpointer breeder for Salem?
Salem hunters looking for a proven source can turn to Foothill Kennel in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 2,187 miles away, which raises pudelpointers from NAVHDA-tested parents. The breeder, Jim Kenny, takes calls at 678-316-6780.
A pudelpointer breeder a few miles down the road is unlikely anywhere in the Willamette Valley. Choosing one by its results, not its address, is how most buyers of this breed find a dog that lives up to its reputation.
What does a pudelpointer hunt in the Willamette Valley?
The mid-valley around Salem offers geese and ducks on flooded fields, pheasants and quail on farm edges, and grouse in the foothills, and a pudelpointer can handle every one. The breed dates to Germany in 1881, where the German hunting poodle and the English pointer were combined to make a dog that points, retrieves from land and water, and tracks.
Places near the capital:
- E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area: state land near Monmouth, west of Salem, known for its pheasant hunting program
- Baskett Slough and Ankeny national wildlife refuges: wintering grounds for large flocks of geese and ducks west and south of the city, with refuge rules on public use
- Willamette and Santiam rivers: backwaters and bottomland that draw waterfowl through the season
- Willamette National Forest: timbered foothills and mountains to the east with ruffed grouse, sooty grouse and mountain quail
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife manages seasons, license requirements, wildlife area permits and the special goose rules that apply in parts of the valley. Check its current regulations before you go out.
How do I reserve a pudelpointer puppy from Salem?
Get in touch at 678-316-6780 or through the contact page, then follow the upcoming litters page. Litters are small, and most pups have homes lined up before birth.
Tell the breeder how you hunt, which birds you pursue most and what life looks like at your house. Pups are matched to owners by temperament and hunting style, so those details matter. A kennel visit can be set up by appointment. When your puppy is ready, call the breeder at 678-316-6780 and he will work out the details with you.
What makes Foothill Kennel a top-rated pudelpointer breeder?
Its dogs have been judged and have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA field tests, and the kennel received the NAVHDA Breeders Award in both 2013 and 2017. Those awards go to programs that turn out consistently strong versatile dogs, not just a single standout.
The kennel’s owners are active members of NAVHDA. Every adult in the program has had its hips tested, and any dog with marginal hips is removed from breeding and not kept. That combination of performance and soundness is what a Salem hunter should expect from a breeder.
NAVHDA grades nose, search, pointing, tracking, water work and cooperation, the same skills a valley hunter leans on when a goose sails into a flooded field or a rooster flushes from a fencerow.
Is a pudelpointer good for a family that also hunts?
Yes: pudelpointers are loving, easy to train and good with active children, and their low-shedding coat makes them welcome indoors. They do need daily exercise and something to work on.
A morning walk, an afternoon retrieving session and a weekend in the field suit the breed well. Given that, a pudelpointer settles into family life with little fuss.
Can a pudelpointer handle wet valley winters?
Easily: the harsh, wiry coat sheds rain and cold water and dries fast. It also shrugs off blackberry brambles along the field edges.
Dry the dog after long days in the rain, check its ears and feet, and brush out burrs. Little other grooming is needed. In late summer, also watch for grass awns after running through dry valley fields, since they can work into ears and paws.
Salem pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Foothill Kennel from Salem, Oregon?
About 2,187 miles in a straight line, in Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Can a pudelpointer hunt pheasants and geese?
Yes. It points upland birds and retrieves waterfowl on land and water.
Is Foothill Kennel one of the best pudelpointer breeders?
It is a two-time NAVHDA Breeders Award recipient (2013 and 2017), with dogs scoring at or near maximum in NAVHDA tests.
Are the breeding dogs health screened?
Yes. All adults are hip tested, and none with marginal hips is bred or kept.
Where can I find gun dogs for sale near Salem?
For pudelpointers from tested parents, call Foothill Kennel at 678-316-6780.
Pudelpointer puppies across Oregon
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Portland, Eugene, Gresham, Hillsboro. See all pudelpointer breeders in Oregon, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.