Explore a curated collection of educational articles developed by the Basset Hound Club of America to support a deeper understanding of the Basset Hound. Covering topics such as breed type, structure, movement, and judging priorities, these resources are designed to assist judges, breeders, and enthusiasts in developing a well-rounded knowledge of this unique and versatile breed.
Click the links below to view the articles:
- Dwarf and Giant Presentation – Orlandi
- Brief Origin and History and Form Follows Function
- Basset Hounds – a Breed in Review – Sight and Sound 2018
- Why Unique: the Basset Hound – Steidel and Frischmann
- Judging the Basset Hound Richard Nance – ShowSight 2017
- Short Legged, Heavy Boned – McGee – ShowSight 2023
- Field and Ring – McGee – ShowSight 2023
- Parts of the Basset Hound with Definitions from the Breed Standard – Gilbert & Brown 2001
Additional Articles
If you have enjoyed these articles and are interested in others, you might read Survey of Basset Hound Breed Literature, Course BHU Course 104.




