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Below are just a few of the many online resources that may be of interest to the versatile dog owner. Topics covered range  from general breed information, training tips and veterinary information, to tips for raising your own game birds.
Hunting Dog Links
North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA) This site also has information on each chapter with their respective websites.

The Versatile Dog website provides training tips, breed descriptions, and message boards focusing on the versatile hunting breeds.
Just for Fun!!!
Here's a free mapping website that allows you to "stick a pin" where you live on a regional map.  This will give us a better idea of exactly where our fellow chapter members come from.  You can even include a photo of you and/or your dog.
Check out our Frappr!
Veterinary Links
Vet Info
The Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
The Purina Dog Care Center
Gundogdoc.com
Puppy Buying Considerations
Finding a responsible breeder
Ten Commandments of a dog owner
What to Do When Your Bundle Comes Home - Joe Spoo

Hunting Links
For hunting information, season dates, and license information, visit the following state's respective web sites:
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
South Dakota
Hunting Organizations
Ruffed Grouse Society

Pheasants Forever
Ducks Unlimited
North American Gamebird Association
Training Bird Resources
Jeremy Yates - Northwood, Iowa
        (763)286-3698
        Pigeons ($3.50) and Ducks ($7.00)
Tony Stegen - Plainview/Lake City, MN
        Home:  (507)534-3319  Cell:  (507)273-0953
        Quail (call for pricing)




Raising Homing Pigeons

Breed Abbreviations
The following breed abbreviations are used throughout NAVHDA communication materials:

BA - Braque D'auvergne
BB - Braque Du Bourbonnais
BF - Braque Francais
BI - Bracco Italiano
BS - Brittany Spaniel
CF - Cesky Fousek
ES - English Setter
FP - French Spaniel
GL - German Longhaired Pointer
GO - Gordon Setter
GR - Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
GS - German Shorthaired Pointer
GW - German Wirehaired Pointer
IR - Irish Red & White Setter
IS - Irish Setter
LM - Large Munsterlander
PP - Pudelpointer
PO - Portuguese Pointer
PT - Pointer
SM - Small Munsterlander
SPI - Spinone
VI - Viszla
WM - Weimaraner
WV - Wirehaired Viszla
Training Links

Pointing Dog Training - Dobbs Training Center
Retriever Training






Recipes
Gunnar's Kitchen - recipes submitted by our members




Other Links
Youth Hunter Puppy Program

"In dog training, jerk is a noun, not a verb."   -- Dr. Dennis Fetko