North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association
Promoting and improving the versatile hunting breeds since 1969.
The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA) is a group of like-minded people with one thing in common: we all enjoy the thrill of hunting over a well trained versatile dog.
Are you a hunter interested in training your dog to his or her highest potential? NAVHDA has over 95 chapters throughout the US and Canada devoted to helping members train their dogs for upland and waterfowl hunting.
Are you looking to purchase a well bred dog from a reputable breeder with proven performance? NAVHDA’s searchable pedigree and test performance databases help members find the dog that’s right for them.
Are you a versatile hunting dog breeder interested in getting your puppies into the right hands? NAVHDA currently has over 10,000 active members who are dedicated hunters and trainers.
Are you interested in evaluating your dog and your training program? NAVHDA sponsors several hundred noncompetitive “tests” each year, where dogs are judged to a set of standards in situations designed to simulate real-world upland and waterfowl hunting scenarios.
What's your NAVHDA?
Training
NAVHDA has over 95 chapters located throughout the US and Canada that sponsor regular training days.
What's your NAVHDA?
Testing
NAVHDA offers four different levels of testing, ranging from the Natural Ability test for puppies to our most advanced test, the Invitational.
What's your NAVHDA?
Hunting
Explore the possibilities through visiting NAVHDA’s conservation partners Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever, and the Ruffed Grouse Society.
What's your NAVHDA?
Responsible Breeding
NAVHDA supports selective breeding based on proven performance.
What's your NAVHDA?
Community
NAVHDA is a family of people and dogs working together toward a common goal: helping one another get the very most out of their versatile hunting companions.
What's your NAVHDA?
All this and more
Make it your NAVHDA. You won’t look back.
