Two valid petitions were received by the Recording Secretary, prior to the May 20, 2021 deadline, for the position of AKC Delegate. Those running for this position will be voted on by the membership during the 2021 election. Candidates for the AKC Delegate in alphabetical order are: Richard Nance Dr. Norine Noonan, Ph.D. Brian Visokay… Read more »
Nominees for election to judge 2022 BHCA Nationals
July 12th, 2021The six (6) judges with the most nominations for Regular and Non-regular classes are (in alphabetical order): Sanda Launey Robert E. “Gene” McDonald Sharon Nance Monica Rush James Tysseling Margie Wikerd The six (6) BHCA members (because of a tie) with the most nominations for Sweepstakes classes are as follows (in alphabetical order): Beverly Barringer-Ruggeri… Read more »
Nominating Committee report
March 15th, 2021In Accordance with the BHCA By-Laws, the Nominating Committee has made nominations for the following positions for the 2021 BHCA elections: First Vice President – Sylvie McGee (W) Recording Secretary – Bobbi Brandt (W) Treasurer – Sukey Shor (W) Director – Roy Fair (W) Director – Sue Frischmann (E) Director – Isabella Merrit (E) AKC… Read more »
AKC rolling forward event application fees due to COVID cancellations
December 5th, 2020AKC will continue to roll forward event application fees for COVID-related cancellations. The AKC Board approved this practice last April for 2020 events and has decided to continue this practice for 2021 events. The previously paid application fee is rolled forward for a future event of the same type. When a club informs the AKC… Read more »
2020 Nationals in Illinois canceled
May 9th, 2020The Basset Hound Club of America’s Board of Directors regretfully informs everyone that the 2020 BHCA National Specialty and associated events have been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. Our highest concern is the health and safety of our membership, exhibitors, judges, and guests. After reviewing the current State of Illinois phased… Read more »
Letter to BHCA Members from President Richard Nance
April 11th, 2020I hope this email finds you and your family safe as our country navigates the COVID-19 virus. Most of us have not experienced anything close to this outbreak. To control this novel coronavirus pandemic, President Trump and the state governors have instituted restrictions on movement and stay at home directives. Over 5,000 dog events have… Read more »
Coronavirus COVID-19: Impacts on Dogs
March 14th, 2020The novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus is affecting our lives in many ways. We encourage everyone to follow local, state and federal mandates to help mitigate the impact of this disease. Please consult the US Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization web sites for the latest information on the… Read more »
Basset Hound: A World History – new edition available in the BHCA Store!
October 3rd, 2019Randy Frederiksen has updated and expanded his definitive history of our beloved breed and published it in hardcover form. Go now to the BHCA store to get your copy of this limited edition book. Basset Hound: A World History
Annual Elections are Underway
August 31st, 2019Polls are now open for BHCA Annual Elections! Your votes are needed to selection Conformation and Sweepstakes judges for the 2020 National Specialty Show and to determine whether or not to accept a series of changes to the club bylaws. Hardcopy ballots were mailed during the week of 8/20/2019 to all who requested them or… Read more »
Donate to help Basset Hounds via BHCA website
May 25th, 2019We’ve now made it possible to process donations to the BHCA Foundation (which supports education, health research and rescue), the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation’s Basset Hound Donor Advised Fund (for health research) and the American Kennel Club’s Political Action Committee (used for campaign contributions to help elect dog-friendly legislators in Congress and state… Read more »