The NAVHDA Invitational Test is designed to evaluate an exceptional hunting dog in all phases of work and a variety of hunting situations. Dogs completeing the test with a passing score earn the title 'Versatile Champion' and are recognized by adding the letters VC before their name in the NAVHDA registry. The first Spinone earned this title in 2002 with a score of 196. The first maximum score of 200 by a Spinone took place in 2004.
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