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THE ROYAL KENNEL CLUB: HEALTH AND BREEDING SUPPORT AT CRUFTS 2026
The Basset Hound Health Group would be grateful for your support in sharing details at an upcoming Breeders’ Insights Forum taking place during Crufts this year and invites Basset Hound breeders to take part and join us for a Breeder Insights Forum as an opportunity to share their views, raise concerns and help shape the future direction of breeding with the RKC. This forum is one of a number of opportunities to engage with us. We know not everyone will be able to attend Crufts this year and further Insight Forums and consultations are planned.
This session is intended to be an open and collaborative discussion, giving breeders the chance to share their perspectives and ideas, helping us shape a strong future that complements the Breeding for Health Framework. While the full agenda will be shared shortly, the focus will be on meaningful conversation, with breeder insight directly informing the solutions we develop in the months ahead.
If you’re able to help share this opportunity, please feel free to use or link to:
- Our Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/groups/doghealth.news.thekennelclubuk/permalink/1846605686058480/
- The registration form: https://forms.office.com/e/iKZx7m3zsS
Thank you very much for any support you are able to offer; we value your role in helping us engage with breeders.
Mr Alf Wood - Obituary
For several years Alf was Secretary of The Hadrian Basset Hound Club and was an active exhibitor and breeder in the 70s, 80s and 90. Showing under the Eastville prefix he campaigned the hounds Ch Eastville King of Swing (homebred) and Ch Langpool Wandering Star (bred by Dr Liz Andrews) to their titles.
Alf judged the breed several times at championship show level including Crufts.

DR ELIZABETH ANDREWS
The Basset Hound Club is sad to announce the passing of Dr Elizabeth Andrews, on 20th August, at 88 years of age.
Liz was the breeder of the renowned Langpool Basset Hounds who were active in the 60s, 70s and 80s and who was an accomplished judge both in UK (including Crufts) and in Europe.
She bred and owned the CHAMPIONS Langpool William, Langpool Miss American Pie, Langpool Carrie Anne, Langpool Scrumpy and many more winners.
THE BASSET HOUND CLUB CALENDAR 2026
colin.helmsdown1@btinternet.com

Documents
Kennel Club Judging Qualification Systems Explained
Judges’ Application Form – For Old System Only
Judges’ Application & Update Form – JEP & Transition
BHC Club Rules 2024
BHC Judging Lists for 2025
BHC Audited Accounts 2024