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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    ​© Copyright 2014 Ontario Grand River NAVHDA. 

    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.

    Litter Announcement - GWP

    December 6, 2019

    Don Vanderlip is expecting Wirehair pups in early February! 

    Sire: NA and UT Pr I Sharpe’s Creek Jester
    Dam: NA and UT Pr I Vom Woltjen Mademoiselle

    Parents are hunted on Woodcock, Grouse, Pheasants and Waterfowl. Repeat of 2017 Breeders Award mating. 2 of those pups are...

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    NAVHDA Natural Ability - An Inside Look

    January 15, 2019

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    2019 OGR Annual General Meeting

    January 8, 2019

    Sunday, March 31st, 2019 (Rescheduled Date)

    10:30am - Light refreshments (coffee and baked goods)
    11:00am - Meeting

    Triggers and Bows, 340 Bishopsgate Road, RR#2, Burford, ON N0E 1A0

    All new and returning members welcome. 2019 Membership fees accepted at the meeting.

    See y...

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    Protect yourself and your dog from ticks!

    May 20, 2018

    A friendly reminder to protect yourself and your dogs from ticks as they are on the rise in Ontario. When training and testing, wear appropriate clothing, consider using repellent, and actively check yourself and your dogs.

    A few resources:

    • www.ontario.ca/page/lyme-d...

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    Training Dates Updated

    April 2, 2018

    Spring training begins on Saturday, April 28 at Luther Marsh.  Check out the events page for more information. 

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    NAVHDA International AGM Highlights

    February 6, 2018

    Highlights from the NAVHDA International AGM can be found at: www.navhda.org/2018-annual-meeting-highlights

    If you are testing, one in particular to note: "The EC approved a motion, to become effective July 1, 2018, to require all owners (if more than one owner, at leas...

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    2018 Annual General Meeting

    January 30, 2018

    Sunday, February 25, 2018

    10:30am - No host breakfast
    11:00am - Meeting

    Mister Steak, 806607 Oxford Road 29, Drumbo, ON N0J 1G0 (Exit 250 from the 401)

    All new and returning members welcome. 2018 Membership fees accepted at the meeting.

    See you there!

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    Membership Renewal Time!

    January 2, 2018

    Ontario Grand River appreciates individuals and their families who chose to hold their membership with the chapter.  A new year means it's time to renew your membership.

    Membership Form

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    2017 Training Dates

    March 30, 2017

    The 2017 OGR training dates are posted under Training and Testing.  These include three weekends in May and three weekends in August at Luther Marsh.  The weekend of May 27-28, one day of training will occur at Ruffwood game farm and preference will be given to young d...

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    2017 Annual General Meeting

    January 7, 2017

    Ontario Grand River NAVHDA

    Annual General Meeitng

    February 26, 2017 at 11am

    No host breakfast at 10:30am

    Mister Steak,

    806607 Oxford Road 29,

    Drumbo, ON N0J 1G0

    (Exit 250 from the 401)

    All new and returning members welcome.

    2017 Memberships (new and renewals) accepted at the me...

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