The hardworking members of the New Website Development Committee are proud to present to you the new BHCA website! Take a look at all of the new features including: 2019 Nationals information information on your membership status searchable breeder directory new BHCA store Questions? Bugs? Ideas for new features? Contact the committee chair (Anne Testoni… Read more »
Get ready for 2019 Nationals in Denver
December 29th, 2018Timberline BHC is hosting the 2019 BHCA Nationals in Colorado from September 27 through October 4, 2019 Many preparations are already in place, including being able to book rooms at the host hotel, the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center – Denver Airport in Aurora, Colo. With a free airport shuttle and easy road access… Read more »
2019 Nationals Hotel Reservations are Open!
December 5th, 2018It’s time to make your hotel reservations for the 2019 Nationals. Our host hotel is the Crowne Plaza Denver International Airport. Please call the hotel directly and mention the Basset Hound Club of America in order to get the negotiated room rate of $125/night and so that BHCA gets credit for your room against our… Read more »
2018 Nationals photos available for viewing, purchase
October 30th, 2018Phyllis Ensley Photography has posted all the win pictures from the 2018 BHCA Nationals in Chicago to their website for you to view and purchase. Please note that win pictures are not automatically mailed out unless requested. Here is the link to view the photos: https://phyllisensleyphotography.zenfolio.com/f285431892 Performance events and fun events were also photographed, as… Read more »
2018 Nationals video
October 27th, 2018Want to see all the details of conformation judging at the 2018 BHCA Nationals? Would you like a memento of your hound’s performance? ShowDogVideoPros has produced a variety of video products from the 2018 BHCA Nationals outside Chicago. Click here for additional information about the video products available — including recorded streaming, full judging and… Read more »
Glaucoma seminar now online
October 13th, 2018The seminar on glaucoma held during the 2018 BHCA Nationals is now available for viewing as an online video. The video has been posted to the BHCA Facebook page can be viewed directly by clicking on the following link (if the video doesn’t play on the page you’re currently visiting): https://www.facebook.com/BassetHoundClubOfAmerica/videos/273933969907271 The video lasts 1… Read more »
Study on glaucoma in Basset Hounds seeks cheek swab samples
September 15th, 2018The Animal Health Trust, a British charity that carries out research into the causes and treatment of diseases that affect horses, cats and dogs, is conducting a study to investigate the genetic basis of glaucoma in the Basset Hound. The research will hopefully lead to an improved understanding of this painful and blinding disease, and… Read more »
Diabetes health survey for University of Pennsylvania study
September 1st, 2018Dr. Stephen Cai and Dr. Rebecka Hess of the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School are conducting a research study on diabetes in dogs, and they are asking all dog owners to complete a short survey, regardless of whether any of their dogs has diabetes. The survey takes only five minutes to complete. Click here to… Read more »