Except as noted**Test Entries will open FEBRUARY 14th at 8:00am CST

to MINNESOTA CHAPTER MEMBERS ONLY

Not sure on your chapter membership status?   Check here. If you are not on that list, you are not currently a Minnesota chapter member.

Open to non-chapter members March 1st.  You can JOIN the Minnesota Chapter HERE.

Initial Test Entry Applications will be taken through the NAVHDA Portal.

If you do not already have one, you will need up a login/account.   This will help our test secretaries ensure your membership is current and your dog(s) have a valid registration.

2026 Test Fees:

  • Natural Ability:  $200.00
  • Gun Dog Test:  $250.00
  • Utility Test: $250.00

2026  TEST DATES

  • May 9-10 Natural Ability-Four Brooks
  • June 26-27 Natural Ability, Gun Dog, Utility-Four Brooks
  • August 15-16 Natural Ability, Gun Dog, Utility-IRRC Virginia, MN
  • August 22-23 Natural Ability, Gun Dog, Utility-Four Brooks
  • September 12-13 Natural Ability-Four Brooks
    • **(Entries will Open Saturday April 11th)**

NAVHDA International Test Policies

Dogs are eligible for Natural Ability testing up to and including the day they reach 16 months of age.  Dogs over 16 months may be run for evaluation only (No Prize can be awarded) and only if space is available.  There is no minimum or maximum age limit on Gun Dog or Utility Dogs.

In order to run in any NAVHDA test, the dog must be registered with NAVHDA and the Owner (or at least ONE co-owner) and the Handler (if different from the Owner) must be members of NAVHDA International.

All dogs entered in NAVHDA tests must be NAVHDA registered and have a NAVHDA registration number. This number begins with two letters identifying the breed and is NOT the same as a person’s NAVHDA membership number. Neither is it a number issued by any other registry.

Minnesota Chapter of  NAVHDA Test Policies

A handler may enter and run a maximum of two dogs per testing day.  This policy is in effect up to 10 days prior to the test date. At that time the handler may enter and run any number of dogs, subject to availability of test openings.

Test Entries will open mid-February to Handlers who are verified chapter members.     Entries will open to non-chapter members starting March 1st.  An entry is not official until the test secretary verifies all dog and owner/handler information required by NAVHDA has been provided and full payment has been received.

Minnesota NAVHDA Test Refund Policy

NAVHDA Youth Testing Incentive Program  (75% test fee refund for youth Handlers 18 and under)