Testing

NAVHDA Testing

We strongly encourage all of our new puppy owners to test their dogs in Natural Ability through the NAVHDA testing system. And many of them may ask why? Well, the biggest reason we as breeders want puppy owners to test is so we can better determine future pairings based on the test results. As a new owner, I also would consider training for the test to help expose your puppy to scenarios that will show their true natural ability. Starting puppies on pointing, tracking and water at a young age has shown to kickstart their natural instincts and begin making that future hunting dog. The NAVHDA community is here to help others develop their new puppies into finished gun dogs. Higher levels of tests help to create reliable bird dogs in the field and water.

• NAVHDA- Aims Program Test Rules – Explains each test and what is required of your dog. A must read before testing your puppy! Chapter 4 for NA.
• NAVHDA – Natural Ability Test (Video) – Please watch before testing in NA!
• NAVHDA – Gun Dog Test – New test format to test a started dog that is in-between the NA level and Utility level. No video yet for this test.
• NAVHDA – Utility Test (Video) – Finished gun dog test. This video shows how each part of the test is run.

Denver’s Testing – From her natural ability test to traveling to Iowa for the NAVHDA Invitational and receiving a Versatile Champion title.

Other Testing

• Versatile Hunting Dog Federation – Newer organization to evaluate a dog’s natural ability. There test for puppies is called the Hunting Aptitude Evaluation (HAE) They also offer higher levels of testing for a started and finished gun dog.

• AKC Hunt Test Rules – AKC also offers pointing dog hunt tests. They do not offer a natural ability test to assist breeders.