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Membership

NAVHDA membership is truly the beginning of a journey for many people. Below you will find a list of benefits of becoming a member of NAVHDA. In addition to the tangible benefits, you will discover the most important intangible benefit which is becoming an addition to a family of dog lovers, hunters, and supporters of the outdoor way of life.

 

About NAVHDA Membership & Benefits:

NAVHDA membership is on an annual basis. Each new member will receive the NAVHDA Aims and Programs and Test Rules booklet, the NAVHDA automobile window decal and NAVHDA informational brochures. Membership in the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association includes a subscription to the monthly magazine "Versatile Hunting Dog". The magazine offers in depth training articles, a calendar of tests and activities, test results and much more!

 

NAVHDA maintains and manages Testing and Judge Development programs. Members test their dogs at any of over 200 tests per year sponsored by NAVHDA chapters. International NAVHDA maintains a versatile hunting dog Registry. Each registered dog receives a three generation pedigree for a single registration fee. NAVHDA pedigrees list test results of tested parents, grandparents and great grandparents along with many other types of pertinent information such as hip dysplasia certification when available; placing the emphasis on quality versatile hunting dogs through selective breeding and education.

Chapter dues for the 2024 training season are 125$ per individual w/ 15$ per additional Family member. Please remit payment via email money transfer to bluenosechapter@gmail.com with password "bluenose". Please complete the online membership form linked below.

A NAVHDA International membership is required to be a member of a sanctioned NAVHDA Chapter, and to participate in all NAVHDA Tests and Handlers Clinics. Every sanctioned chapter must have at least 10 NAVHDA International members.

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