Basset Hound Club of America
Founded 1933, Incorporated 1935, AKC Member Since 1937
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Maturity Stakes

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Maturity Stakes Rules

2010 Maturity Nomination Form
2011 Maturity Nomination Form

 

The purpose of the Maturity is to validate the expectations of Basset Hound Breeders from the previous 24 months of Futurity nominations and entries.  The maturity stakes is intended to encourage the breeding of the best possible “Basset Hound” and to reward breeders for their efforts.  Recognition is also given to the owners in whose hands lie the responsibility of developing the inherited potentialities.