UPDATE: Capitol District Basset Hound Club has cancelled their Field Trial scheduled for May 15 and 16, 2021, in Whitney Point, N.Y., due to a lack of game, but will instead hold two Hunting Performance Tests that same weekend at the Niagara River Beagle Club in Alexander, N.Y. Click here to download a PDF of the… Read more »
Hunting Performance Test in Utah in April
April 2nd, 2021Red Canyons Kennel Club will be hosting a BHCA-sanctioned Hunting Performance Test on the weekend of April 10-11 in Cedar City, Utah. Hounds will be judged by the rules used by the Basset Hound Club of America. Entries close at 7 a.m. for that day’s trial, or when all entries are filled. In addition, entries… 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 »
Hunting Performance Test in New Jersey in April
March 13th, 2021Patroon Basset Hound Club is hosting a Hunting Performance Test on Friday, April 30, 2021, at the Southern Jersey Beagle Club in Southampton, New Jersey. For more information, click here to download a PDF the premium list. And you can click here to download a PDF of just the entry form. Entries close on April… Read more »
Combined TD/TDX Tracking Test in Colorado
January 27th, 2021Timberline BHC is hosting a combined TD/TDX tracking test on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at Chatfield State Park and Recreation Area, Horse Corral, 12200 Hwy 75, Littleton, Colorado. Entries close Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. MST. Click here to download a PDF of the premium list with complete information about the trial, an… Read more »
Changes to Tracking Regulations
December 6th, 2020The following notice was received from the American Kennel Club concerning action taken by the AKC Board of Directors at its November 2020 meeting. November 23, 2020 At the November 2020 AKC Board Meeting the following changes to the Tracking Regulations were approved : Eligibility Restrictions for Exhibitors/Tracklayers – The Tracking Regulationswere amended effecting an… Read more »
Changes to Rally Regulations
December 6th, 2020The following notice was received from the American Kennel Club concerning action taken by the AKC Board of Directors at its November 2020 meeting. November 23, 2020 Assisting the Sports – Making Permanent Obedience, Rally and Tracking Modifications That Expire at Year-End. The AKC Rally Regulations that were previously temporarily suspended or modified in 2020… Read more »
Changes to Obedience Regulations
December 6th, 2020The following notice was received from the American Kennel Club concerning action taken by the AKC Board of Directors at its November 2020 meeting. At the November 2020 AKC Board Meeting the following items were approved: Assisting the Sports – Making Permanent Obedience, Rally and Tracking Modifications That Expire at Year-End. The AKC Obedience Regulations… Read more »
Changes to Agility Regulations
December 5th, 2020The following notice was received from the American Kennel Club concerning action taken by the AKC Board of Directors at its November 2020 meeting. Assisting the Sports – Agility Modifications That Expire at Year End For Agility. Three Regulations are suspended or modified until year-end 2020 to provide clubs and exhibitors flexibility due to COVID-19. The… 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 »