This page is your one-stop shop for all BHCA and selected AKC documents. Nearly all of the documents are in PDF format (some fillable) and will download in a separate window. Should the document you need not be shown below, please contact the Corresponding Secretary. If you have any problems accessing one of these files, contact the Webmaster.
Note: When document filenames end with a year that is the year of the latest revision and the form is usable through today.
Membership
Membership Application [PDF]
Membership Sponsor Form [PDF]
2019 BHCA Nationals
BHCA Publications
The Basset Hound Illustrated Standard
The Pocket Guide to the Basset Hound: An Aid for Judges
Tracking with a Basset: A Guide for All Basseteers, by Ruth Paule
Futurity & Maturity Stakes
These are fillable PDFs. If completing a fillable form, you must do a Save As of the form to your computer before filling out.
2025 Futurity & Maturity stakes
2025 Futurity – Forms A & B Nominations – print and mail
2025 Futurity – 1st & 2nd Enrollment – print and mail
2025 Futurity – 3rd & Final Enrollment – print and mail
2025 Maturity Nomination – print and mail
2026 Futurity Stakes
2026 Futurity – Forms A & B Nominations – print and mail
2026 Futurity – 1st & 2nd Enrollment – print and mail
2026 Futurity – 3rd & Final Enrollment – print and mail
Health and Research
BHCA Health Policy [PDF]
Early Warning Symptoms Checklist [PDF]
Gastric Dilation-Volvulus (Bloat): Causes, Symptoms, Treatment [PDF of PowerPoint presentation]
Glossary of Health Problems Affecting Dogs [PDF]
Links for More Information on Health Concerns in Basset Hounds [PDF]
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) in the Basset Hound [PDF] Note: This link takes you to a document on a website of the Animal Health Trust UK. BHCA is not responsible for content on or taken from third-party websites.
Thrombopathia Genetic Testing through Auburn University [Fillable PDF]
Hosting BHCA Events
Application for BHCA Regional Event [PDF]
Application for BHCA Hunting Performance Test [Fillable PDF]
Juniors & Junior Showmanship
Application for Junior Member Achievement Award [PDF]
Application for Junior Member Scholarship Award [PDF]
Register of Merit
BHCA Register of Merit Eligibility Form [PDF]
BHCA Versatility Certificate Program
Versatility Certificate Program Application Form - fillable [Fillable PDF]
Versatility Certificate Program Schedule of Points [PDF]
Versatility Conformation Certificate [PDF]
BHCA Guidelines
Check the Guidelines page for up-to-date individual documents.
AKC, BHCA Events Entry Forms
Note: Some of these links take you to the AKC web site or to a form downloaded from that site. BHCA is not responsible for content on or taken from third-party websites.
Conformation Shows [Fillable PDF]
Field Trials [Fillable PDF]
Hunting Performance Test [Fillable PDF]
Obedience Trials [Fillable PDF]
Rally Trials [Fillable PDF]
Agility Trials [Fillable PDF]
Scent Work [MSWord file]