Pudelpointer Puppies for Santa Fe, New Mexico
Is there a pudelpointer breeder that serves Santa Fe?
Yes. Foothill Kennel in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 1,252 miles from Santa Fe, breeds pudelpointers from NAVHDA-tested parents and works with northern New Mexico hunters. Call 678-316-6780 to ask about upcoming litters. Pudelpointers remain rare in the Southwest, so hunters who want one usually choose a breeder on the strength of its record.
A phone call with Jim Kenny is where it begins. He will ask about your hunting, your home and your experience with bird dogs, and use your answers to guide you toward the right litter.
What does a pudelpointer hunt in northern New Mexico?
Around Santa Fe a pudelpointer can work dusky grouse in the high mountains, scaled quail in the grasslands to the south, and ducks and geese on the Rio Grande and northern reservoirs. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish sets seasons, bag limits and licenses, and national forest, pueblo and other lands have their own rules, so check current regulations first.
- Santa Fe National Forest: spruce, fir and aspen country in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, including the edges of the Pecos Wilderness, for dusky grouse
- Galisteo Basin: open grassland and juniper south of the city that can hold scaled quail
- Rio Grande and Rio Chama: waterfowl on the rivers and on Abiquiu Lake to the northwest
- Band-tailed pigeons and doves: mountain and valley opportunities in season
High-country grouse hunting means steep slopes, thin air and cold mornings. A pudelpointer’s stamina, nose and weather-resistant coat are well suited to all three.
The variety around Santa Fe is part of the appeal. In one fall a hunter can chase grouse among the aspens in September, look for scaled quail on the open grasslands later in the season and sit on a river for ducks in winter. One versatile dog that points, retrieves from water and tracks can go on every one of those trips, and that is exactly the kind of work pudelpointer dogs were developed to do.
Is Foothill Kennel a top hunting dog breeder for a Santa Fe buyer to consider?
Yes, on the strength of its NAVHDA record: the kennel received the NAVHDA Breeders Award in 2013 and 2017, and its dogs have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA tests. NAVHDA, the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, evaluates versatile dogs on the tasks hunters need most, so that record says a lot about the kennel’s lines.
Foothill Kennel hip tests every adult dog and does not breed or keep dogs with marginal hips. The breeder is an active NAVHDA member, and puppies are placed according to temperament and each buyer’s hunting style rather than first come, first served.
Can a pudelpointer handle Santa Fe winters?
Yes. The breed’s harsh, wiry coat is water resistant and made for cold, wet work, so snow and cold mountain mornings suit it well. The pudelpointer was developed in Germany from 1881 by crossing the German hunting poodle with the English pointer, and it was always meant to work in rough weather.
The coat is also low shedding and easy to keep clean. At Santa Fe’s elevation, be mindful of dehydration in summer and ice on water in winter, and build a young dog’s fitness gradually before long mountain hunts.
Is a pudelpointer a good companion for an active Santa Fe household?
Yes. Pudelpointers are affectionate, trainable and good with children, and they are happiest with daily exercise and a job to do. The trails in the foothills around the city make daily walks and runs easy. Add regular training, some retrieving and time with the family, and a pudelpointer is a calm, pleasant house dog.
How do I reserve a Santa Fe pudelpointer puppy?
Call 678-316-6780 or reach out through the contact page, and keep checking the upcoming litters page. Litters are small and reserved early. When you have settled on a litter, the breeder will work out the details with you.
Santa Fe pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Santa Fe from Foothill Kennel?
About 1,252 miles in a straight line to Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Are pudelpointers good grouse dogs in the mountains?
Yes. They are natural pointers with strong noses and coats that handle cold, rough country.
Do pudelpointers shed much indoors?
Very little. The wiry coat is low shedding and easy to groom.
What is Foothill Kennel’s NAVHDA record?
It received NAVHDA Breeders Awards in 2013 and 2017, and its dogs have earned maximum or near-maximum NAVHDA test scores.
When should a Santa Fe buyer get in touch?
As early as possible. Litters are small, and the upcoming litters page shows what is planned.
Pudelpointer puppies across New Mexico
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Roswell. See all pudelpointer breeders in New Mexico, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.