The Judges Education Materials provided by the Basset Hound Club of America offer comprehensive resources to support the accurate evaluation of the Basset Hound. These materials are designed to guide judges in understanding breed type, structure, movement, and key judging priorities, helping ensure consistency and adherence to the official breed standard.

The official BHCA Judges’ Education Seminar CD based on a Presentation by Col. Robert E. Booth. You may choose to watch this video in full screen format.

Based on the official AKC Breed Standard, the official Judges’ Education Seminar and the Pocket Guide to the Basset Hound, the Illustrated Standard is published with the intent to educate Owners, Breeders and Judges of our breed  in evaluating the unique and essential traits of the Basset Hound.

Overview of the important points to consider when judging the Basset.
This is a link to a printable PDF suitable for carrying to the ring.

Breed Standard & Terminology

ABCs of Canine Anatomy

Survey of Basset Hound University