THE BASSET HOUND CLUB
The website of the basset hound club
About the club
The Basset Hound Club was re-formed in 1954 and its principal functions are to look after the interests of the Breed, to promote classes at Shows and to hold Shows at Open and Championship level, and to foster friendliness and co-operation between Members whether they are interested in Showing or having a Basset Hound as a pet. Members of the Club pay an annual subscription which includes free Third Party Insurance cover for members and their hounds on a BHC organised event i.e. a Show or Branch Functions including walks. Membership information is available on the Membership page.
The Club’s Newsletter, the first of which appeared in 1957, together with the Website helps to keep members informed of events in the Basset world in general and in particular of other’s activities and opinions at home and abroad. A Record Book, now a yearly publication ‘The Scent’ combines newsletter and the Record Book into one glossy publication.
About the club
The Basset Hound Club was re-formed in 1954 and its principal functions are to look after the interests of the Breed, to promote classes at Shows and to hold Shows at Open and Championship level, and to foster friendliness and co-operation between Members whether they are interested in Showing or having a Basset Hound as a pet. Members of the Club pay an annual subscription which includes free Third Party Insurance cover for members and their hounds on a BHC organised event i.e. a Show or Branch Functions including walks. Membership information is available on the Membership page.
The Club’s Newsletter, the first of which appeared in 1957, together with the Website helps to keep members informed of events in the Basset world in general and in particular of other’s activities and opinions at home and abroad. A Record Book, now a yearly publication ‘The Scent’ combines newsletter and the Record Book into one glossy publication.
The Basset Hound Club is a Royal Kennel Club registered society, abiding with their guidelines. All shows are held in accordance with Royal Kennel Club rules and regulations and endorse good canine practices as promoted by the Royal Kennel Club. We firmly believe in our hounds being fit for function, fit for life. The aim of the Basset Hound Club is to provide knowledge and education to ensure Basset Hounds live happy, healthy lives with responsible owners.