Ontario Grand River Chapter

The purpose of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA) is to:

  • foster, promote, and improve the versatile hunting dog breeds in North America;

  • to conserve game by using well trained reliable hunting dogs before and after the shot; and

  • to aid in the prevention of cruelty to animals by discouraging non selective and uncontrolled breeding, which produces unwanted and uncared for dogs.

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Ontario Grand River (OGR) is a sanctioned, non-profit chapter serving Southwestern Ontario;
from Lake Huron to Lake Ontario, from Georgian Bay to Lake Erie. 

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    The Ontario Grand River Chapter was sanctioned on January 18, 1985. However, the history of the chapter goes beyond that time.  NAVHDA was founded in 1969 with significant input from members in Ontario including Bodo Winterhelt and Dr. Ed Bailey, authors of The Training and Care of the Versatile Hunting Dog - "the green book”. 

     

    The Ontario Chapter of NAVHDA became one of the charter chapters. The Ontario Chapter flourished and in late 1984 it was decided to divide to form two chapters within Ontario to allow for the additional development of the versatile dog. The Ontario Chapter dissolved and the Ontario Grand River and the Toronto Chapters were formed. Today, the Ontario Grand River Chapter serves Southwestern Ontario; from Lake Huron to Lake Ontario, from Georgian Bay to Lake Erie.

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    This is an independent web site maintained by the OGR Chapter. The OGR Chapter does not and is not authorized to speak or act on behalf of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, Inc. The accuracy of statements or information posted on or derived from use of this web site is not verified, and may not reasonably be relied upon.

    NAVHDA CONTACTS

    North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association

    www.navhda.org

    Ottawa Valley Chapter of NAVHDA

    www.ovnavhda.com

    Toronto Chapter of NAVHDA

    www.navhda.ca

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    PREFERRED SUPPLIERS

    Canadian Gun Dog Supply

    www.canadiangundogsupply.com

    Triggers and Bows

    www.triggersandbows.com

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    BIRDS

    Royal Game Birds

    www.royalgamebirds.com

    Silver Maple Game Birds

    www.gamefarmsontario.com/silvermaple.htm

    Creekside Pheasantry

    www.gamefarmsontario.com/creekside.htm

    Tanjo Family Farm

    www.gamefarmsontario.com/tanjo.htm

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    OGR MEMBER SITES

    NorthLink Weimaraners

    www.northlinkweimaraners.com

    Rueger Firearm Safety

    firearmsafety.ca

    Grand River Awnings

    www.grandriverawnings.ca

    Waypoint Weimaraners

    www.waypointweimaraners.com

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    HEALTH

    Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)

    www.ofa.org

    PennHip

    www.vet.upenn.edu

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