Adam and Shadow coaxing to swim

Water exposure

First exposure to pigeons

Dogs are not added to our breeding program until they have proven themselves as hunting dogs, have met SMCNA confirmation criteria and strict health screening requirements. They must also have been successfully tested in sactioned hunting trial and testing programs sponsored by organizations like North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA). NAVHDA comprehensive testing that truly considers versatility in the field provide an excellent base of knowledge from which we can evaluate and improve our breeding program. It is only through the spirit of cooperation and shared responsibility between the breeder and the owner that continued improvements can be made.

Since our puppies are placed in hunting homes across the USA and Canada, we strongly encourage all pups be run in a NAVHDA Natural Ability Field Evaluation.

The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, NAVHDA, was formed with the sepcific purpose of educating all interested persons in the techniques of training versatile hunting dogs, to conduct tests of versatile hunting dog breeds in North America and to maintain records of such tet for all interested persons. The underlying aim of NAVHDA is to serve the interests of game conservation, the prevention of cruelty of animals, and good sportsmanship by helping the hunter to train his dog to work before and after the shot, on land and in water.

As the owner, testing your pup, you acquire a better trained hunting companion through the preparation for the test as well as improving your dog's hunting ability.

Whether testing, trailing, or hunting, our goal is to product pups, that with proper attention to training will provide years of enjoyment as hunting companions in the field and as personable family members.