Pudelpointer Breeder for Wilmington, Delaware Hunters
Where can I buy a pudelpointer puppy near Wilmington?
Foothill Kennel, a pudelpointer breeder in Flowery Branch, Georgia, is about 601 miles from Wilmington, a long day’s drive, and its puppies come from NAVHDA-tested parents. Call 678-316-6780 to ask about upcoming litters and how to get on the list.
Pudelpointers are uncommon on the Delmarva Peninsula and across the Mid-Atlantic, so serious buyers often look well beyond their own state for a breeder with a proven record. When you are choosing a dog you will hunt over for a decade or more, the dogs behind the litter matter far more than the mileage.
Is Foothill Kennel one of the top pudelpointer breeders?
Yes, by the measure versatile dog hunters trust most: the kennel won 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, judges dogs on search, pointing, tracking, water work and cooperation with the handler.
What buyers get from the program:
- Parents from a kennel where every adult dog is hip tested, and no dog with marginal hips is bred or kept
- Breeders who are active NAVHDA members and test their own dogs
- A puppy matched to you by temperament and by the way you hunt, rather than handed out in the order calls came in
For a buyer who may visit only once before a puppy is chosen, those NAVHDA results are the most reliable evidence of what a bloodline can do in the field and in the water.
What can a pudelpointer hunt in northern Delaware?
Wilmington hunters use versatile dogs mostly on waterfowl along the Delaware River and its marshes, with doves, woodcock and other upland birds on farmland to the south. The pudelpointer, developed in Germany from 1881 by crossing the German hunting poodle with the English pointer, points, retrieves on land and water, and tracks.
What is within reach of the city:
- Delaware River and bayshore: tidal marsh south of Wilmington where ducks and geese pass through on the Atlantic Flyway
- Augustine Wildlife Area: state-managed marsh and upland near Port Penn
- Chesapeake and Delaware Canal lands: public ground along the canal south of the city
- New Castle County farmland: harvested fields for doves and geese, and wet woodlots that hold woodcock in fall
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Fish and Wildlife, sets seasons, license requirements and the rules for its wildlife areas. Check its current regulations, and the federal waterfowl requirements, before you take your dog out.
Do pudelpointers handle cold Delaware water?
Yes: the harsh, wiry coat is water resistant and protects the dog on late-season retrieves in cold tidal water. It also resists briars and marsh grass, and it sheds very little inside the house.
After a day on the marsh, rinse off the mud and salt, check the ears and let the dog dry in a warm spot. The coat recovers quickly and needs only routine brushing between hunts.
The same dog that breaks ice in January is a pleasant companion at home. Pudelpointers are trainable, eager to work with their handler and good with active families, provided they get daily exercise and something useful to do. A long walk along the Brandywine or a retrieving session in the yard goes a long way toward a calm evening.
How do I reserve a pudelpointer from Wilmington?
Call 678-316-6780 or use the contact page, then watch the upcoming litters page. Litters are small and get reserved early, often before the puppies are born.
The breeder will ask how you hunt, which birds you spend the most time on and what your home life looks like, so the right pup goes to the right owner. Visits to the kennel near Lake Lanier are by appointment for buyers who want to meet the dogs. When the time comes, call the breeder at 678-316-6780 and he will work out the details with you.
Wilmington, Delaware pudelpointer FAQ
How far is Foothill Kennel from Wilmington?
About 601 miles in a straight line, a long day’s drive to Flowery Branch, Georgia, near Lake Lanier.
Why buy from a pudelpointer breeder outside Delaware?
Breeders of the breed are few, and a proven NAVHDA record, like Foothill Kennel’s 2013 and 2017 Breeders Awards, matters more than distance.
Are pudelpointers good goose dogs?
They retrieve on land and water with real enthusiasm, and many owners use them for both ducks and geese.
Do pudelpointers make good family dogs?
Yes, with active families. They are affectionate and trainable but need daily exercise and a job.
Can I visit the kennel?
Yes, by appointment. Call 678-316-6780 to set a time.
Pudelpointer puppies across Delaware
Foothill Kennel also serves pudelpointer buyers in Dover, Newark, Middletown, Milford. See all pudelpointer breeders in Delaware, our upcoming litters, or contact the breeder – 678-316-6780.