Small Munsterlander Performance & Progeny Results – Cedars Point
Small Munsterlander Progeny Performance & Results
At Cedars Point Kennel, transparency and performance guide every breeding decision. Our Small Munsterlander progeny results and performance reports are shared openly to help serious hunters, evaluators, and prospective puppy buyers make informed decisions based on consistent outcomes rather than individual accolades. Rather than highlight singular achievements, we emphasize long-term trends in NAVHDA testing, genetic health, and field performance across multiple litters and years—reflecting the true strengths of our breeding program.
How to Read Progeny Reports
NAVHDA progeny reports reflect both genetics and opportunity. Participation rates, consistency across litters, and trends over time provide more insight than any single score. These reports are shared in full to support informed, transparent evaluation of our kennel and breeding program.
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The Natural Ability Test
This early assessment measures inherited hunting traits such as nose use, search pattern, pointing instinct, tracking, desire to work, willingness to swim, and cooperation with the handler. A higher score indicates strong natural ability at a young age and is especially useful in predicting future performance.
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The Gun Dog Test
This test evaluates how well dog and handler work as a team in realistic hunting scenarios, including obedience, steady marking, and retrieving. Results reflect both training progress and hunting aptitude.
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The Utility Test
The NAVHDA Utility Test evaluates the finished performance of a versatile hunting dog in realistic field and water situations. It assesses advanced skills such as searching and pointing game, steadiness through wing, shot, and fall, blind retrieves, water work, and cooperation with the handler. Utility Test results reflect a dog’s trainability, reliability, and ability to perform as a complete hunting partner in demanding conditions.
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What the Scores Tell You
NAVHDA scores are more than numbers—they indicate consistency, temperament, and inherited capability to perform as a versatile hunting dog. Scores across multiple litters and environments provide a reliable picture of a breeding program’s success, rather than highlighting one individual dog’s achievement.
If you want to dive deeper into NAVHDA Testing click here to access the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association Aims Programs Test Rules book.
Images are of progeny produced by the sire and/or dam from Cedars Point Kennel.
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Sire & Dam Performance Outcomes
Click images to open full NAVHDA progeny performance report. Aster and Soda's reporting isn't available in the same format currently from NAVHDA so we are working with them to obtain it. We hope it will be coming soon!
Photo: Cedars Point Gadabout Funyun-Creed
Sire: IntCH Gosch’s Cir Conn–Cedar
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5 NAVHDA NA Breeders Award litters
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Progeny tested across multiple litters, years and regions
Photo: Cedars Point Angus Hunts Sirius
Dam: IntCH Brush Dale's You Can't Fence Me In-Yetta
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3 NAVHDA NA Breeders Award litters
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Progeny tested across multiple litters, years and regions
Photo: Cedars Point By My Side-Zadok
Dam: NatCHRiavas Miss Dakota-Soda
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1 NAVHDA NA Breeders Award litters
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Progeny tested across multiple litters, years and regions
Photo: Cedars Point Distant Dreamer-Rebelin'
Dam: NatCH BB's Aster-Aster (Retired)
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1 NAVHDA NA Breeders Award litters
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Progeny tested across multiple regions
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Why Performance Results Matter
When evaluating a breeding program, long-term trends in testing results show the consistency of temperament, field ability, and inherited traits rather than isolated highlights. This transparency reflects our commitment to breeding Small Munsterlanders that excel as versatile hunting partners and companions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a NAVHDA NA Breeders Award?
A: It recognizes litters with multiple dogs that score high on the Natural Ability Test, showing consistent hunting instincts in progeny.
Q: Should progeny results be weighed over individual titles?
A: Yes. Trends across litters and generations show how predictable traits are within a breeding program, which is more reliable than a single standout result.
Q: How can I interpret the scores?
A: Generally, higher prize categories (Prize I, Prize II) reflect stronger performance, but context matters: age, testing conditions, handler skill, and training all influence scores.
Q: Do all puppies from a litter get tested?
A: Testing participation depends on individual owners and handlers. While not every puppy is tested, consistent results across multiple litters and years provide meaningful insight into inherited traits and overall breeding predictability.
Q: At what age are dogs typically tested?
A: Most dogs enter the Natural Ability Test during their first year. Gun Dog and Utility Tests are generally pursued after additional maturity and training, often in subsequent seasons.
Q: How much does training influence test results?
A: Training and handling play a role, particularly in advanced tests. However, Natural Ability testing is designed to highlight inherited traits such as nose, search, desire, and pointing instinct, which are less dependent on formal training.
Q: Can test scores predict hunting success in the field?
A: While no test guarantees a specific outcome, NAVHDA results provide a standardized way to evaluate traits that directly translate to real-world hunting performance, especially when viewed across multiple dogs and litters.
Q: Why do some dogs test in different locations or chapters?
A: Dogs are tested under varying conditions depending on geography, terrain, weather, and chapter availability. Strong progeny trends across different regions demonstrate adaptability and consistency within a breeding program.
Q: How should I compare test results between breeders?
A: Look beyond individual high scores and consider the number of tested offspring, consistency across generations, and transparency in reporting. Patterns over time are more informative than isolated achievements.
Q: Are NAVHDA test scores required to hunt successfully?
A: No. Many excellent hunting dogs are never tested. NAVHDA provides a structured framework for evaluating abilities, but real-world hunting experience remains the ultimate measure for many owners.
Q: Will my puppy be expected to test or pursue titles?
A: Participation in testing is always the owner’s choice. Some owners enjoy the testing process, while others focus solely on hunting or companionship.