Mr Alf Wood - Obituary

The Basset Hound Club is sad to announce the passing of Mr Alf Wood on 9th October.

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

Members are invited to submit any informal pictures of their Bassets for consideration and inclusion. A mix of Portrait/Landscape format would be appreciated and should be emailed to Colin Gillanders at
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