The BHCA received the following update from AKC: This is to inform your club of a change to the Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedures for Basset Hounds which is effective immediately. This change allows dogs running in Small Pack and Large Pack to wear different colored collars instead of having a painted number. This… Read more »
Events Calendars Updated
August 2nd, 2020Slowly dog competition events are returning to our world. Check out the Events Calendar to show updates in the various disciplines. Note the three Hunting Performance Tests on the calendar for October 2020.
Coronavirus COVID-19 Impact: BHCA Regional Canceled
June 1st, 2020The BHCA Regional Specialty Show at Canfield, Ohio on August 1, 2020 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This show was not able to conform to the “show and go” guidelines for the Steel Valley Cluster, making holding a concurrent show not feasible.
Coronavirus COVID-19 Impact: Pilgrim BHC / Capital District BHC Hunt Tests Cancelled
May 26th, 2020Pilgrim Basset Hound Club and Capital District Basset Hound Club have cancelled their hunting performance tests scheduled for June 19, 20 and 21, 2020 at Little Rhody Beagle Club in West Warwick, RI. The clubs hope to reschedule the events for later in the year when COVID-19 restrictions have eased.
Nomination Process Canceled for 2021 Nationals Judges
May 14th, 2020With the cancellation of the 2020 Nationals, the BHCA Board of Directors voted to move the judges who were elected to judge the 2020 Nationals to judging the 2021 Nationals. All judges for the 2020 Nationals have agreed to judge the 2021 Nationals in Lima, Ohio. Because of this decision, the board has also canceled… 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 »
Report of the Nominating Committee
April 23rd, 2020In Accordance with the BHCA By-Laws, the Nominating Committee has made nominations for the following positions for the 2020 BHCA elections: President – Richard Nance (C) 2nd Vice President – Anne Testoni (E) Corresponding Secretary – Sandi Wittenberg(C) Director – Brian Pechtold (C) Director – Roy Fair (W) The above nominations were respectfully submitted by:… 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 Impact: BHC of Bayou Country Specialties Canceled
March 21st, 2020The specialties sponsored by the Basset Hound Club of Bayou Country on May 22-23, 2020, in Monroe, La., have been canceled.
Coronavirus COVID-19 Impact: Berkshire Valley BHC field trials canceled
March 19th, 2020The field trials sponsored by the Berkshire Valley Basset Hound Club on April 4-5, 2020, at the Central Jersey Beagle Club in Flemington, N.J., have been canceled.