• South African Versatile Hunting Dog Alliance

    South African Versatile Hunting Dog Alliance

    SAVHDA is now an Alliance of the KUSA-affiliated versatile testing clubs!

  • South African Versatile Hunting Dog Alliance

    South African Versatile Hunting Dog Alliance

    Supporting comprehensive KUSA Working Tests for the Versatile breeds and their handlers

  • South African Versatile Hunting Dog Alliance

    South African Versatile Hunting Dog Alliance

    Clubs working together to offer more for you and your versatile hunting dog!

  • South African Versatile Hunting Dog Alliance

    South African Versatile Hunting Dog Alliance

    We support ethical hunting through the proper training and testing of the Versatile dog -  Hunt Train Test!

  • South African Versatile Hunting Dog Alliance

    South African Versatile Hunting Dog Alliance

    Tests range from basic Natural Ability or Youth testing, to Novice and Advanced testing of the  Versatile hunting dog

  • South African Versatile Hunting Dog Alliance

    South African Versatile Hunting Dog Alliance

    Practical performance on land and in water!

  • South African Versatile Hunting Dog Alliance

    South African Versatile Hunting Dog Alliance

    There are now a variety of officially recognized KUSA Versatile Tests for dogs of varying ages and levels of training!

 ~ THE VERSATILE HUNTING DOG CLUBS ~

Do you want a truly versatile hunting companion that is well-trained and reliable on land and water?

then Find one of the versatile clubs near you!  train ~ test ~ hunt !

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NEWS FROM THE aLLIANCE AND THE CLUBS

ALLIANCE NEWS

Versatile/HPR Tests in SA - All of them!
Versatile/HPR Tests in SA - All of them!
9/19/23
 Are you interested in finding out what tests are available for your versatile/HPR dog? Here's a summary of the tests that are fully recognized in SA!
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KUSA Versatile Hunting Dog Testing is Here!
2/28/22
SAVHDA has entered a new phase! We are now an informal Alliance of several clubs working together to promote the versatile hunting dog breeds and to help you get the most out of your versatile (HPR) dog. From the humble beginnings of SAVHDA in 2016, there are now several recognized testing systems in place to help you and your versatile dog achieve more and become a better hunting team! These testing systems are recognized by the Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA) and are offered by KUSA-affiliated clubs. SAVHDA itself no longer offers any tests, but is dedicated to supporting the Alliance clubs that do.
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the CLUBS

The Working Deutsch Drahthaar Club
The Working Deutsch Drahthaar Club
2/28/22
WDDC - Gauteng, NW and surrounds
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The Versatile Pointing Dog Club
The Versatile Pointing Dog Club
2/28/22
 VPDC - Western Cape and Eastern Cape
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The Highveld Versatile Hunting Dog Club
The Highveld Versatile Hunting Dog Club
2/28/22
 HVHDC - Gauteng, Mpumulanga, FS
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The Weimaraner Klub
The Weimaraner Klub
2/28/22
WK - Gauteng and surrounds
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Test DATES AND RESULTS

Official Test Results 2021-2023
9/20/23
Here are the up to date Test results since inception of the officially recognized Versatile and Gundog Hunting Tests   in 2021! Shooting Ratings and official HPR Natural Ability Test results are also given...
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Tests and Events 2023
Tests and Events 2023
11/26/22
The Alliance Clubs have a busy season of  Tests, Workshops and Training Days planned for 2023. There are KUSA recognized Tests on offer for all versatile breeds at all levels of training and experience - so there is something for everyone who trains and hunts their versatile hunting dog!
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