Pudelpointer Puppies Near Springdale, Arkansas
Is there a pudelpointer breeder near Springdale?
The nearest one many Springdale families choose is Foothill Kennel in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 594 miles to the east, which is a long day’s drive. The kennel breeds pudelpointer puppies from NAVHDA-tested parents, and you can reach the breeder at 678-316-6780.
Northwest Arkansas is growing fast, and so is interest in dogs that can hunt hard on the weekend and still be good company during the week. The pudelpointer is built for that double life.
Pudelpointer dogs are versatile hunters first. They point upland birds, retrieve from land and water, and track wounded game, and they were bred to work closely with one handler rather than run off on their own. For a Springdale hunter who splits time between the lake, the hills and the farm fields east of town, that range of skills is the whole appeal. It also explains why well-bred litters from a proven kennel are spoken for early, and why the smart move is to call before a breeding is announced.
What is the best way to choose a pudelpointer breeder?
Look for field proof you can verify, such as Foothill Kennel’s NAVHDA Breeders Award from 2013 and 2017 and its dogs’ maximum or near maximum NAVHDA test scores. Those are independent results, graded by the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, not claims a breeder writes about itself.
A few more things worth asking any hunting dog breeder:
- Are all the adult dogs hip tested? At Foothill Kennel they are, and no dog with marginal hips is bred or kept.
- Is the breeder involved with NAVHDA? The owners here are active members.
- How are puppies placed? Here, each pup is matched to its owner by temperament and hunting style.
Why do Ozark hunters like a harsh, wiry coat?
Because it protects the dog in greenbrier and blackberry thickets and turns water in a cold lake, then dries fast afterward. The pudelpointer’s coat is also low shedding, a welcome trait for a dog that rides in the truck and sleeps in the house.
It is not a heavy, fluffy coat, so a dog working in August still needs shade, water and short sessions. In winter the same coat keeps the dog comfortable on long retrieves.
Grooming is simple. An occasional brushing removes burrs and loose hair, and a quick check of the ears and feet after a day in the woods is usually all a working pudelpointer needs.
Where can a Springdale pudelpointer hunt?
Close to home, a pudelpointer can work ducks on Beaver Lake and the Illinois River drainage and search for woodcock and quail in the Ozark hills. The breed was developed in Germany from 1881 to point, retrieve on land and water, and track, so it adapts to the region’s mix of cover.
Spots to explore within Northwest Arkansas:
- Beaver Lake: a large reservoir on the White River, just east of Springdale, where waterfowl rest in winter
- Illinois River bottoms: creek and river corridors west of town with mixed hardwood cover
- Ozark National Forest: broad public land to the south and east for a dog that likes to cover ground
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission publishes the seasons and management area rules each year. Check them before every trip.
How do I get on the list for pudelpointer puppies?
Phone Jim Kenny at 678-316-6780 or reach out through the contact page, and ask to be considered for an upcoming litter. Because litters are small and fill early, it pays to start the conversation before a breeding is announced.
Visits to the kennel are by appointment if you want to meet the dogs first. When it is time to bring your puppy to Arkansas, call the breeder and he will work out the details with you.
Northwest Arkansas buyers who plan ahead also have time to prepare: pick a veterinarian, choose a comfortable sleeping spot, and line up a place near Beaver Lake for early water introductions.
Springdale pudelpointer FAQ
What is the distance from Springdale to Foothill Kennel?
About 594 miles in a straight line, to Flowery Branch near Lake Lanier in north Georgia.
Are there gun dogs for sale near Springdale with NAVHDA-tested parents?
Foothill Kennel’s pudelpointers come from NAVHDA-tested parents. Call 678-316-6780 for current availability.
Is a pudelpointer good with kids?
The breed is good with active families. Plan on daily exercise so the dog stays calm in the house.
Where did the pudelpointer come from?
Germany, starting in 1881, as a cross between the German hunting poodle and the English pointer.
What does a NAVHDA Breeders Award mean?
It recognizes breeders whose dogs perform well in NAVHDA testing. Foothill Kennel received it in 2013 and 2017.
Pudelpointer puppies across Arkansas
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Jonesboro. See all pudelpointer breeders in Arkansas, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.