NAVHDA Natural Ability Test - May 10th and 11th

Hi All,

Just wanted to put the word out that the Ontario Grand River Chapter of NAVHDA is holding our spring test on May 10th and 11th in Cayuga, ON. This is a new location for us this year.

We still have spots open for puppies up to age 16 months to test in Natural Ability. If you're not currently involved with NAVHDA there is also still time to get your dog registered with NAVHDA in order to enter the test. The parents of your pup do not need to be NAVHDA registered.

Here's the link to our site for entry forms and more info: www.grandrivernavhda.com

April Mallon
OGR Treasurer

I might have to go to that one....

Are non members (yet) allowed to come and watch, meet and greet etc? I won't be getting my pup (6mth old) till august.Don.

Non members are welcome. Come ask questions and learn.

Chris Foden still part of that club, I used to be a member way back:)

Not anymore Skeeter1 . Your age is showing.

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Not anymore Skeeter1 . Your age is showing.

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Not really, I joined when I was 13:)

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Not really, I joined when I was 13:)

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Scott... you were smarter when you were 13 and had a GSP,,, then you got a LAB! Enough said!

LOL, the old shorthair just didn't cut it in December and January in the boat:) And truthfully, I miss my Gordon Setter.

Update: The test will be one-day only...Saturday, May 10th at Ruffwood Game Farm, 535 Concession 1 Rd S, Cayuga, ON N0A 1E0

Why would two NAVHDA tests be offered on the same weekend within a short driving distance of each.?

Dick

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Originally Posted by BDH

Why would two NAVHDA tests be offered on the same weekend within a short driving distance of each.?

Dick

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Where is the second test being held?

Happens more often than not lately with a one-day event change...lower entries :-(

I think he is referring to the test at on point in grand valley by the Toronto chapter.

There is a NAVHDA test in Cayuga, and another in Orangeville, both now a one day test and on the same day.

Dick

I am running my SM with the Toronto chapter in the Natural Ability Test .I do not understand why both chapters are holding the same testing on the same weekend in the same general area.
Neither as I understand is CKC testing.
Enlighten me, if I am wrong I am new to this !

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Originally Posted by kunuka

I am running my SM with the Toronto chapter in the Natural Ability Test .I do not understand why both chapters are holding the same testing on the same weekend in the same general area.
Neither as I understand is CKC testing.
Enlighten me, if I am wrong I am new to this !

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I would imagine both chapters have a sufficient amount of chapter members running their dogs at the NA level to meet the minimum required for holding a test. It could also be due to the availability of judges, NAVHDA's judging regulations are very specific.

In terms of location, lands that are suitable for a NAVHDA test are few and fair between in this province, unless your chapter has the financial resources to pay for access. Ottawa Valley NAVHDA used to run their tests on Wolfe Island, nearly a 3 hour drive from Ottawa.

As far as I know the Toronto chapter test is now one day event and held at " On Point Game Farm "

This refers to the Ontario Grand River test

Update: The test will be one-day only...Saturday, May 10th at Ruffwood Game Farm, 535 Concession 1 Rd S, Cayuga, ON N0A 1E0

Both tests are one day events NAVHDA test link http://www.navhda.us/TestSked/ListUp...sp?W_MODE=DATE

Is the meet and greet something I should bring my dog to?? What time does it kick off?

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Is the meet and greet something I should bring my dog to?? What time does it kick off?

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Are you entered in the test Thunderbelly.

No, I didnt have a dog entered, just went to check it out, interesting event.

How did it go Kunuka?

We had a great day at Ruffwood Gamefarm in Cayuga. Thanks to Mike and Donna Wiltshire for being gracious hosts. We also were excited to meet some new faces who came to check things out.

We had 7 dogs testing in Natural Ability: 2 Weimaraners, 2 Pudelpointers, 1 GWP and 1 Small Munsterlander. Results were 2 Prize I's, 3 Prize III's and a 112 score (dog was a few days too old so ran for Evaluation only), and 1 no prize.