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Enter a VHDF Test

The MNVHDF holds occasional VHDF certified testing events during the year.  To understand more about what the tests are about and why they are conducted please click here for more information.

The Test Entry Form should be printed and filled out completely.  Please disregard the information at the bottom of the form as that pertains to National VHDF events.  You can mail the form, your entry fee, and a copy of the dog registration document to:

Ray Carter - Test Coordinator
11640 61st Ave Place
Blue Grass, IA  52726

Your entry fee should be made out to the Minnesota Versatile Hunting Dog Federation.

MNVHDF test schedules can be found on our events calendar page.  For additional questions please contact us.

MNVHDF Mission Statement

The Minnesota Versatile Hunting Dog Federation promotes ethical hunting practices and conservation of game animals by enhancing the quality and ability of versatile hunting dogs through breeder and handler education, performance based testing, and by facilitating continuing education and information exchange regarding health and genetics.

MNVHDF strives to accomplish these goals by:

  • Conducting field tests designed to evaluate versatile hunting qualities of breeds registered by any recognized registry or studbook.
  • Encouraging the involvement of youths to the sport of hunting.  Dogs add a special dimension to hunting that may attract young hunters inspiring them to advanced education and personal growth.
  • Promoting public education, appreciation and understanding of the necessity of a useful versatile hunting dog and ethical sportsmanship.
  • Fostering knowledge and experience of judges, hunters, breeders, breed clubs, and individual owners of versatile hunting dogs in the breeding, training, and testing of versatile hunting dogs.

MNVHDF exists to serve breed clubs, breeders, individual owners, and the dogs themselves by providing a fair, comprehensive testing system. Therefore, breed standards, registration, registry, and other such matters are the sole responsibility of individuals or breed clubs and not the responsibility of MNVHDF.

Join MNVHDF Today!

To join, please download the registration form here, print it, complete it and then mail it to the address listed on the form with a check for the appropriate level of membership.

Thanks for your interest in the MNVHDF!

Current MNVHDF Board

  • President - Lance Olson
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    Phone - 651-247-2323

  • Vice President - Ray Carter
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    Phone - 563-559-0426

  • Secretary - Carl Brandt
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    Phone - 651-231-7389

  • Treasurer - Nate Freeman
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    Phone - 612-805-2723

  • Member At Large - Ed Godzala
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    Phone - 320-492-9152

  • Member At Large - Charlie Calisto
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    Phone - 612-506-8274