Comparing NAVHDA, JGHV, and AKC Hunting Dog Tests

The three largest organizations that administer hunt tests for pointing and versatile hunting dogs are the American Kennel Club (AKC), the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA), and the Jagdgebrauchshundverband (JGHV, German for “Hunting Dog Association”). These organizations have slightly different test subjects and eligibility rules, but they are generally aimed in the same direction. There is also some overlap in eligibility for these tests. For example, our dogs are registered in all three systems and have participated in all three brands of hunt tests, giving us the unique opportunity to compare the different approaches.