Testing
Testing is an integral part of our program.
We encourage people buying a puppy from us to test the dog in at least one of
the natural ability tests. Either the Natural Ability (NAVHDA), Junior Hunter
(AKC), or Derby (NADKC) will supply an idea of your puppy's instincts. Many
feel that these are useless "rookie" tests. That COULD NOT
be further from the truth. What these tests actually show is what the
puppy inherited from its parents. The results of these tests help us guide our
breeding program, and maintain the versatile qualities present in
our lines. Ideally, we would like for our puppy owners to continue on in
other venues, as well as progress to the upper level of testing in those
organizations. While there are some that feel, a "tested dog" will never work
on wild birds as well as a "meat dog", nothing can be further from the
truth. We recognize, and believe, a true versatile hunting dog needs to be
hunted as well as tested. The time spent testing and training,
will pay dividends in the field with a higher level of cooperation, obedience,
and conditioning. In the end you will have a companion that wants to work with
you, as a team. It's a "Win-Win" situation!
Also new puppy owners are encouraged to join NAVHDA, NADKC, or AKC club near
them. The people there are of immeasurable help in developing your
young dog to the fullest. And the friendships you can gain can last a
lifetime!
Whatever your choice of organizations, whatever you're testing results, please
let us know how you did. We want to hear from you, and know how well you and
your puppy are doing.
See details of the NAVDHA testing program -
NAVHDA Testing
See details of the AKC testing program -
AKC Testing
See details of the the NADKC Testing program -
NADKC Testing
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