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Pudelpointer Puppies

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Whether you are looking for a skilled hunting dog or a faithful family dog, the Pudelpointer is everything you’ve been searching for. A cross of a German poodle and an English pointer, the breed is well known to be one of the best – if not the very best – versatile hunting breeds available. As intelligent and adept as Pudelpointers are in the field, they are an equally excellent companion in the home. There is no better breed for both a gun dog and a family dog.

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Thorn

Dean D.

"I couldn’t be more pleased with Bowmans Kennels. From the beginning, Steve and Brittany understood I was looking for a dog that would do it all. From grouse and woodcock to ducks off a boat and the occasional rabbit and squirrel. Bowmans dedication to breeding quality hunting companions has been evident. Thorn received three months of foundational training with them between 4 and 7 months old, which gave him a phenomenal start. He has since proven himself in the field, successfully hunting grouse, chukars, pheasant, and woodcock in two states before he was a year old. He also jumps rabbits with care and control and has a strong natural instinct to track. Not only is he highly capable in the field but has handled avoidance training for porcupines easily. He’s a confident and capable swimmer, and his versatility in the field is matched by his steady temperament and eagerness to work. Most impressively, he recently earned a perfect score of 112 and a Prize 1 in his NAVHDA Natural Ability test—a true testament to his breeding and early training. If you’re looking for a breeder who produces dogs with drive, intelligence, and heart, I highly recommend Bowmans. Their commitment to their dogs and future owners sets them apart. Their dogs will give back everything you put into them."

Kumba

Shelby G.

"We are beyond thrilled with our pup from Bowman Kennels! We had our initial deposit down for 2 years prior to bringing our puppy home this Winter. Brittany was understanding, patient, reliable, accommodating and extremely knowledgeable about the dogs and the entire process. We are so in love with our Pudelpointer and are hooked on both the breed and the Kennel! We will most certainly be welcoming another Pudelpointer into our home from Bowman Kennels in a few years. Thank you Brittany and the entire Bowman Kennel team. We will most certainly see you again!"

Thunder

D'Ann W.

"When we started the process to obtain a Pudelpointer, Bowman Kennels was the first kennel to respond to my email. I applied to five kennels. Steve and Brittany have gone above and beyond to help us with the purchase and training of Echo of Thunder, aka Thunder. I highly recommend Bowman Kennels for purchasing a Pudelpointer and for training of a versatile hunting dog. Steve trained Thunder in preparation for the NAVHDA Natural Abilities test. Thunder scored 110/112 points obtaining a Prize 1. We are excited about Thunder’s abilities and future hunting with high quality bird dog."

Finn

Erin G.

"From the moment we first read Steve and Bo's story, we thought that Bowman Kennels had our next dog. One conversation with Brittany later, we were sure. Highly recommend this kennel for their approach and their dogs, not to mention Brittany, who continues to answer any and all questions at all times of day."

Chole

Courtney B.

"I have nothing but great things to say about Bowman Kennels. Brittany was extremely communicative and answered any questions at all hours of the day. She replied to my inquiry email and had secured our spot in line within 2 hours! Our precious Chloe is all we had dreamed of and more. She is happy and healthy. I would recommend this breeder to anyone searching for a pudelpointer without any reservations."

Fran

Samantha H.

"Steve and Brittany are absolutely wonderful to work with! They put so much love and care in to their pups, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Brittany was super helpful answering all our questions and matching us with the right pup. We’re so happy with our pup, she’s incredibly smart, driven and easy to train, we’re already thinking about adding second Bowman’s Pudelpointer to our family"

Tybee

Kevin W.

"From start to finish Bowman Kennels was incredible to work with. Brittany was so helpful through the entire process and was very responsive to all of our questions/concerns. We worked with her for about 7 months. Before getting our puppy she made the process very easy. From the moment our puppy got home we could tell what a great temperament she had and how easily she is picking up the training. Highly recommend it!!"

Levi

Taven L.

"Was a great experience from start through arrival and still ongoing. I bought my pup at sight unseen after doing months and months of research on breeders and talked with several before talking with Steve. He answered all of my questions and sent me photos and FaceTimed with me to show the facility and the puppies before buying my dog. Due to travel restrictions where I was at I had to wait several months before my doggo could be shipped up here. He was worked with and trained him for months before shipping him to me. They continually answered my calls, video chats and sent me photos and videos of my dog throughout his training. Bowman Kennels really does care about the health, stability and adaptability of their dogs. They also are interested in maintaining relationships and hunting with them as well."

Tripp

Justine S.

"Thank you, Steve and Brittany at Bowman Kennels, for helping us find our new baby boy! Our family recently said goodbye to our 15-year-old pup, we were completely heartbroken, and it was a bit too quiet in our house. Steve and Brittany emailed and spoke to me for an entire week trying to help us find a pup that would be the best fit for our family. We cannot thank you enough for your patience, your quick response time, the amount of detail you provided, and the kindness/support you offered through the process! Even though the Bowman's were expecting a new litter, Steve & his dad even went out of their way to meet us halfway between Virginia & Tennessee! Thank you so much for helping to fill our home with even more love and cuteness than before! We are over the moon with our new boy, Tripp! Looking forward to making many new memories with him!"

Bow

Wesley T.

"Being a military family, we have a ton of friends, everyone who comes over comments on how good he is for a puppy. I have no worries leaving him alone with the kids because he is so patient and good with children. I grew up with dogs, he is the smartest, most loving and loyal dog I've met. I don't think he has a mean bone in his body."

Bear

Maria M.

"Thanks to Bowman Kennels, couldn't have asked for a better experience with this breeder. Brittany was great on keeping us informed and with facilitating departure."

Wynn

Eric P.

"Amazing people and awesome to work with. They answer any question you ask and are happy to help you wherever they can. Couldn’t say enough good things about them and their dogs!"

Indy

Angela P.

"We couldn’t be happier with the puppy we chose at Bowman Kennels! He is a fantastic hunter and an amazing house pet. They go above and beyond even after you take your puppy home."

Goose

Tony C.

"Thank you Bowman Kennels for our boy Goose! Brittany and Steve were such a pleasure to work with. I was impressed by the communication we received during the entire process, as Brittany updated us with plenty of photos and videos along the way. Steve got our dog started with a 4-month field training, and still stays in touch to give advice on continuous training. Our boy Goose has the sweetest personality and is incredibly bird driven. He will make a great family/hunting companion."

Luna

Kimber H.

"We LOVED working with her breeder, so if you’re looking for a pup like this, I highly recommend @Bowmankennels. I cannot say enough good things about the whole process with them from start to finish!"

Tig

John V.

"Day 4 with our new Tigmite! Thanks to Bowman Kennels, couldn't have asked for a better experience with this breeder. #pudelpointer"

Ruby

Phillip C.

"The best breeders . I picked up my snoot at 10 weeks and she is amazing the best dog ever and smart as she can be. Steve and Brittany were very helpful and friendly. It was worth my 9 hour trip to get her. We are already working on her fundamentals and she is soaking them up like a sponge."

Gunny

Caleb R. (Gunny's German Pudelpointers)

"it came to our attention that Gunny wasn't ready for his NA test and about to timeout, we called Steve. Steve and his family were able to move their schedule around and immediately take Gunny in just three weeks from the last NA test available before the 16 months deadline. Bowman's worked Gunny everyday along with pouring food and medical care, love and attention to our beloved pup. He was able at great cost to himself in 21 days to turn a dire situation around training Gunny's to a high Prize in the NA test"

Seven

Rich S.

"On New Year’s Day I traveled from South Carolina to Bowman Kennel and met Steve and Brittany for the first time. I was impressed with the kennel and the kindness of Steve and Brittany. At that time, I spoke with Steve about his training program. We decided that he could help me with the pup's hunting training on my schedule. At that time, I did not know how important our conversation would be. Within a months’ time I got notice that I would require immediate heart surgery. That issue would compromise my ability to do field training for several months. I contacted Steve and was able to bring the pup back to Bowman Kennel in June 2022. The pup was 8 months old at this point. I made it back to get the pup in September. I spent the afternoon with Steve and watched the pup work under Steve's direction. He was already pointing and holding on birds. He also showed no intimidation from gunshots. A promising success !!"

Hagen

Zach B.

"I recently got my dog back from 2 months of training with Steve Bowman. The whole experience was great. Steve explained the process and did exactly what he said, no surprises. His positive reinforcement training methods are awesome. It’s a pleasure running training drills with Hagen now. I can’t wait for the season to open."

Bo's Story

“Since my outdoor adventures included many different activities, I’ve searched for one breed that was versatile enough to excel in a variety of activities. It also had to be a great fit for my family, including children and grandchildren. After extensive research, my choice for the perfect versatile companion was the Pudelpointer. I then began a search to find my new partner. Most breeders I spoke with had a long waiting list, some up to two years.

I got lucky and located a breeder on the Colorado/Wyoming border that had just had a litter. I immediately secured a male puppy. Once the pup was 8 weeks old, I traveled over 1,200 miles one way to get my pup. Since that time, Bo has been all I desired and more.

BOS STORY

He is my daily companion. From tracking, pointing, retrieving, and the occasional fishing trip, Bo has never disappointed. He is also the perfect family dog since he is hypoallergenic and has limited shedding. From oldest to youngest, the whole family fell in love with Bo.

I joined the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA) and entered Bo in the natural ability test. This was both of our first time at the formal field test with judges from across the country. Bo was only 12 months old. When we arrived, everyone was nice and welcomed us even though we were definitely the green horns. The test consists of several events that test for use of nose, search, water, pointing, tracking, desire to work, and cooperation. There was a possible 112 points

Hp bo

At the day’s end, Bo had achieved a perfect score of 112! This is a testament of how trainable the breed is. Most are truly natural and instinctive with training. I was so proud of Bo. We were congratulated by everyone, including the judges. Being our first event, I told everyone that Bo taught me, not the other way around.

Since that time, I have acquired other high performing Pudelpointers and started Bowman Kennels. Our goal is to produce outstanding versatile hunting companions who are true family members. I want others to experience the joy these dogs have brought to my family.”

- Steve Bowman, Founder