Test with us!

Get ready to showcase all your hard work! We're excited to announce that we'll be hosting two tests year in December and January. We know it's hunting season but it's also the perfect time for our dogs to shine! Plus, it's an incredible opportunity for those dogs aiming to qualify for the NAVHDA Invitational. Don't miss out

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Test Dates & Info

Location: Prado Dog Park

NA, GDT, UT Test- May 3-4

NA, GDT, UT Test- December 6-7th
Judges: TBD
NA GDT UT January 10-11
TBD

Test Director: Megan Denis
Test secretary: Jose Hernandez
Hospitality: Bruce Harris

Check out our handler gifts. Customizable with your breed.

MOCK TEST

Mock Tests are designed to help individuals who are entered in our Test to go through all the sequencs of the TEST. You MUST be entered in one of UPLAND NAVHDA tests in order to participate

Test Dates " MAY*DEC*JAN"

Test Level

Natural Ability

Dogs are eligible for a Natural Ability Test until and including the day they reach 16 months of age. Dogs over 16 months may be tested for evaluation if space is available, but no prize classifications are awarded dogs tested for evaluation. No game is shot during the NA test , and no retrieves are required. There is no set sequence for conducting the four general phases.

Gun Dog Test

The Gun Dog Test (GDT) is intended to evaluate the dog’s progress toward being a successful member of the hunting team. It also provides a basis toward completing the other advanced NAVHDA tests..

The handler and dog gain experience and appreciation of the hunting team concept through their training because the GDT evaluates the dog and handler in a variety of hunting situations. In the GDT, the handler and dog work as a team with the focus of having a successful hunt and enabling game to be brought to the table.

Utility

The utility dog is a prime example of what a great hunting companion is. while any Utility prize will show a superb hunting dog, the elusive prize 1 earns you a invite to the invitational amongst some of the finest dogs and handlers.

Invitational

The NAVHDA Invitational is held annually in various locations throughout the central United States. The invited dogs have all performed at the highest level of competence in the NAVHDA Utility Test, demonstrating the full range of a true versatile hunting dog.

a bond worth being built

Whether you’re looking for a "New Title," breeding opportunities, or love hunting, our testing programs tailored to fulfill those needs. The connection you develop with your dog during training and testing is unparalleled. Your dog will have a great time, no matter the results!

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versatility

A dog that is bred and trained to dependably hunt and point game, to retrieve on both land and water, and to track wounded game on both land and water.