C Litter NAVHDA natural ability test
First of all we want to thank all the C litter pup owners for natural ability testing their dogs this past summer and fall. A total of 6 pups tested and they all did a great job. As a result we will be awarded a natural ability breeders award for the C litter from both NAVHDA and SMCNA.
Annie (Celeste) – handled by James Huck – 97 prize 3
Caedon – handled by Matt Melton 112 prize 1
Crony (Cornelia) – handled by Mark Jefferies – 94
Holly (Clementine) – handled by Alexi Makkas – 104 prize 2
Cash (Cosmo) – handled by Joel Kuhar- 112 prize 1
Catawaba Xela (Charlie) – handled by David Nighswander – 102 prize 3
We will add more pictures as we get them, but here’s some for now.
Caedon
Annie
Holly with owner Alexi
Great job everyone, and thanks again.
Hunter's Moon Kennel, Breeder of Small Munsterlanders 
Preparing for the NAVHDA NA provided motivation to work with Xela on a regular schedule. As a result, the basic disciplines have been instilled as she matures & gains hunting experience.
Her Prize II is more a reflection of my inexperience as a handler for an event like this, than her ability to perform. In the search, I as too hands-off and allowed her to run (and boy did she run). In hindsight, I should have given her commands (hup, here) while she searched as I had done in her training – living & learning is a blast!
Dave Nighswander
Hunter’s Moon Catawba Xela