The Foothills NAVHDA fall test is scheduled for nov. 1-2, 2025.

Reid Farm
966 workman Road
Lexington, NC

We are not running any UT dogs during this fall test.

If interested in entering your dog in NA/GDT please email the test secretary for more information.

Eligibility

All recognized versatile breeds are eligible for NAVHDA tests as long as the dog is registered in the NAVHDA registry. The registration form can be found on the international NAVHDA website.

Dogs are eligible for Natural Ability testing up to and including the day they reach 16 months of age. Dogs over 16 months of age may run Natural Ability for evaluation only and may only run when space is available. No prize can be awarded for dogs over the age limit.

There are no age restrictions on dogs entered in the Gun Dog Test or Utility Test. No restrictions are placed on the number of times a dog may be tested.

*NOTE: Starting July 1, 2018 both the owner and handler must be registered members of NAVHDA to enter a dog in a sanctioned test.

Entries

Test entries are limited and will be taken on a first come first served basis. (Note: Handlers are limited to 2 entries per testing weekend. Contact chapter leadership for potential special accommodation.) Test entry should be done via the NAVDHA membership portal and payment should be sent via Venmo to @Foothills-Navhda. Checks payable to Foothills NAVHDA will also be accepted via mail (Eric Skelton, C/O Foothills NAVHDA, 5752 Bellechasse St., Charlotte, NC 28210). If your NAVHDA membership number or dog’s registration number is pending, please email the test secretary. Once your numbers become available please update the test secretary.

Your entry is not confirmed until payment is received.

NA test fees are $175.

GDT and UT fees are $225.
Test entry fees can be paid via:

VENMO (Preferred)

@FOOTHILLS-NAVHDA

CHECKS

Please contact the test secretary via e-mail if you would plan to mail in a check.

*Any questions should be sent to the test secretary*
E-mail: foothillsnavhdatest@gmail.com

Refunds

If a handler decides to withdraw from the test, NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN except for a health issue with the dog, in which case veterinary records must be provided. Those on the waiting list who withdraw while still on the waitlist or who do not get to run in our test will be refunded their testing fee. If you wish to be removed from the waitlist, you must let the test secretary know as soon as possible. Once a dog is moved from the waitlist to the test list, no refunds will be given.

Confirmation

An e-mail message will be sent to all handlers upon receipt of the test entry form AND payment. If you are placed on a waiting list for the test you will be notified of this. As the test approaches an email will be sent with the running order and important test information.