Basset Hound Club of AmericaFounded 1933, Incorporated 1935, AKC Member Since 1937
Basset Hounds in the Field
The first Bassets imported to the US were from hunting packs primarily from England. The founders of the Basset Hound Club of America were "field trialers" and the modern day "show" dog would originate from these hounds bred for their keen noses, and hunting ability.
Unfortunately the Basset who is hunted behind is getting to be a rare commodity. Fortunately, BHCA still has a core of devoted breeders and exhibitors who have kept the hunting abilities of this hound intact and regularly compete in field trials across the US.
To see a Basset circle the rabbit back to its start is truely a site to behold. It is hoped you will enjoy reading the material below and just maybe you might be bitten by the field trialing bug too.