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Welcome to the New BHCA Website

The BHCA website has undergone a complete makeover — with a new design, enhanced content and greater opportunities to learn about our breed and engage with our club. Please take a look around you’ll find the new site easier to navigate, along with special content available only to BHCA members. To access this special content, you’ll need to log in. An email message about logging in was sent to you when the new site launched. The website redesign committee has worked hard to highlight what we think would be of most interest to you. If you have requests for [...]

2026-05-14T01:50:01+00:00

Understanding Lafora Disease and Genetic Testing in Basset Hounds

Lafora disease is a serious genetic condition affecting Basset Hounds. Understanding symptoms, inheritance, and the importance of genetic testing helps breeders and owners make informed decisions to protect the breed’s future.

2026-04-06T20:38:25+00:00

Possible Genetic Link to Intervertebral Disc Disease in Short-Legged Dogs

Intervertebral disc disease is a common concern in short-legged breeds. Research suggests a genetic component, making it important for breeders and owners to understand risks and make informed decisions for healthier dogs.

2026-04-07T00:38:59+00:00

BHCA Receives AKC Eddy Award for Education

BHCA was awarded the AKC Eddy Award for excellence in breeder education in 2023. The award honored the creation of Basset Hound University (BHU), which houses courses, self-correcting quizzes, reference guides and videos online. BHU was developed based on BHCA’s belief that educating breeders should be comprehensive and should be in line with how we educate judges, so that we are all working towards the same goal – perfecting the Basset Hound breed! The BHU concept arose from many successful all-day Education Day events at Basset Nationals, which included classroom presentations, demonstrations with live dogs, DNA testing clinics for disease [...]

2026-05-11T13:05:49+00:00
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