Tuscaloosa, Alabama Pudelpointer Breeder and Puppies
Where do Tuscaloosa hunters get pudelpointer puppies?
Many look east to Foothill Kennel in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 217 miles from Tuscaloosa and roughly four hours by road, a breeder whose pudelpointers come from NAVHDA-tested parents. Start with a call to 678-316-6780 about upcoming litters.
West Alabama has plenty of bird hunters but very few pudelpointers. Making the trip to meet a breeder’s adult dogs, and to see how they behave, is the surest way to know what your puppy will grow into.
A visit also gives you time to talk with the breeder about your plans. Tell him whether you want a dog mostly for the river, mostly for quail and woodcock, or an even split, and whether it will live in the house with children. Those details shape which puppy is the right one for you.
What game does a pudelpointer work around Tuscaloosa?
Around Tuscaloosa a pudelpointer can point quail and woodcock, retrieve doves from hot September fields and fetch ducks from the Black Warrior River system, all with the same dog. That range is the reason the breed exists: it was built in Germany from 1881 onward as a versatile hunter that points, retrieves on land and water, and tracks.
Places and habitat worth knowing:
- Black Warrior River: the river and its backwaters hold wood ducks and other waterfowl through the season
- Lake Tuscaloosa and nearby reservoirs: coves and creek mouths that draw ducks during cold snaps
- Oakmulgee District, Talladega National Forest: a large public forest southeast of the city with pine and hardwood cover for woodcock and upland training
- Black Belt farmland: open fields and brushy edges to the south and west, suited to doves and bobwhite
Rules for all of it, including seasons, licenses and wildlife management area permits, come from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. Check the current regulations before you go.
How does a pudelpointer’s coat hold up in Alabama cover?
Very well: the harsh, wiry coat turns briars and sheds water, so the dog can push through blackberry thickets and then swim for a retrieve. It is also low shedding, which matters to owners who keep their hunting dog in the house.
Care is simple. Brush regularly, check ears after water work and look over feet and coat for burrs after a day in thick cover. A pudelpointer that gets daily exercise and a job is an easygoing, affectionate family dog the rest of the time. It is trainable and good with active children, and most owners find it happiest when it is close to its people, whether in the field or in the living room.
Who is a top pudelpointer breeder for west Alabama?
Foothill Kennel is a top choice because its record is on paper: NAVHDA Breeders Awards in 2013 and 2017, and dogs that have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA field tests. The owners are active NAVHDA members and test their dogs in the same system they breed for.
Two other commitments matter to buyers:
- All adult dogs are hip tested, and the kennel does not breed or keep any dog with marginal hips
- Puppies are paired with owners by temperament and by the way each owner hunts
NAVHDA scoring rewards the qualities a Tuscaloosa hunter will use every season: a dog that searches with purpose, holds point, follows a track and goes into the water without hesitation. A breeder whose dogs test well in that system is breeding for the field.
What is the best way to reserve a pudelpointer puppy?
Reach out before the litter is born: call 678-316-6780 or send an inquiry from the contact page. Litters are small and reserved early, and the upcoming litters page shows what is planned.
The breeder will want to hear how you hunt, which birds you chase and how your household runs. When the time comes, call the breeder at 678-316-6780 and he will work out the details with you.
Tuscaloosa pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Tuscaloosa from Foothill Kennel?
About 217 miles in a straight line, roughly a four-hour drive to Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Is a pudelpointer a good first bird dog?
Often, yes. The breed is trainable and eager to work with its handler, which helps a newer trainer.
Do pudelpointers retrieve from water?
Yes. Water retrieving is one of the core skills the breed was developed for.
What proves a hunting dog breeder’s dogs are good?
Independent test results. Foothill Kennel’s dogs have scored at or near maximum in NAVHDA tests, and the kennel won NAVHDA Breeders Awards in 2013 and 2017.
Can I see the dogs before reserving?
Yes, by appointment. Call 678-316-6780.
Pudelpointer puppies across Alabama
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Huntsville, Mobile, Birmingham, Montgomery. See all pudelpointer breeders in Alabama, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.