Ontario Grand River Chapter

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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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    2021 Summer Training Clinics!

    2021 Summer Training Clinics!

    Register by sending an email to Nicola DiLoreto. n.diloreto@yahoo.com.
    Training Day Draws!

    Training Day Draws!

    Dear OGR members, In an attempt to raise some additional funds for the chapter to help cover chapter costs (training equipment, test...
    Protect yourself and your dog from ticks!

    Protect yourself and your dog from ticks!

    A friendly reminder to protect yourself and your dogs from ticks as they are on the rise in Ontario. When training and testing, wear...
    Membership Renewal Time!

    Membership Renewal Time!

    Ontario Grand River appreciates individuals and their families who chose to hold their membership with the chapter. A new year means...
    OGR Chapter History

    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.