News

Breeder of the Year

Congratulations to Claudia Orlandi, AKC Breeder of the Year. Read all about it at this link.

The AKC Board has approved the request from the BHCA to allow spayed and neutered dogs to enter Basset Hound Field Trials.  This change is effective February 1, 2010.  Performance Events feels this is a positive step for the sport and the breed, allowing additional owners to enjoy their dogs in the field.
 
“Thank You” to the BHCA Board for pursuing this matter.

Doug Ljungren
AVP of Performance Events

Check out this LINK to view PodCasts from AKC. A current offereng has to deal with the issue of Bloat.

AKC Negotiates Discount With
Motel 6/Studio 6

If you’re traveling with a dog, to a dog event or on vacation, the AKC has good news for you.

A special 10% discount has been negotiated with the pet-friendly Motel 6/Studio 6 chain for owners of dogs registered with AKC.

When making a reservation, for Motel 6 use the code CP 542764, and for Studio 6 the code is CP542765. To take advantage of the discount you must have a dog with you.

Safe travels!

 


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Murder Hollow Bassets - December Update- Trial Date Set

I have heard from Jim Scharnberg that a trial date has been set to hear the charges that remain against Wendy Willard. He states that Willard is still  unable to find the whereabouts or the condition of the hounds that were seized  by the PSPCA.

The case is on track for a trial on 12th January, depending on the outcome  of pretrial motions. The motions that have been filed challenge 1) the Warrant  that was issued, 2) the search and seizure conducted on 27th July (the date  the hounds were taken) and 3) certain aspects of the authority of the PSPCA  investigation.

The motions will be heard on the day of trial, before trial commences.

The case is complex and is costing about ten thousand dollars a month to  prepare. The effort is being supported by the NAIA, Basset Hound Club of  America, MFHA, U.S. Sportsman's Alliance, National Beagle Club, and the  Pennsylvania Federation of Dog Clubs. But more financial help is needed and  would be very welcome.

Jim would be delighted to hear from any individuals or other clubs and  organizations that wish to contribute this very expensive litigation.

To donate you can either use the link on the NAIA Trust web site (http://www.naiatrust.org/) by clicking on  the "Donate Now" link and following the instructions, or contact James F.  Scharnberg, MBH, at the Sky Castle Bassets  

reprint from Baily's Hunting Directory (UK),  Wednesday 16th December '09  

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The results for the 2010 Nationals Judges are as follows:

DOGS

Margie WIkerd

BITCHES

Sanda Launey

BEST OF BREED

William Barton

SWEEPSTAKES

Richard Cromley

Congratulations to Barbara Wicklund as the recipient of the Good Sportsmanship Award at the 2009 Annual Meeting. Would also like to congratulate the newest Life Member, Sanda Launey.

The BHCA Board of Directors would like for you, as a BHCA member, to help monitor ramp use in the all-breed rings all over the country. This will allow us to report back to the AKC as to the success or not of their new directive from an exhibitor's point of view. Please download a copy of the BHCA Ramp Use Report and follow the directions for submitting to our delegate.

- Mark Chryssanthis, Webmaster