Breed Standard

PointeGirl · 02-21-2005, 01:42 PM

Would someone more knowledgeable than I please explain to me how the Basset's front legs should look, based on the breed standard? I've read it a hundred times and still cannot quite understand the terms.

Paige's front legs turn slightly outward at the knees (are they called knees?). Is this normal? Standard? Disqualification?

02-21-2005, 04:10 PM

AKC Standards for the Basset Hound
Let's see if this link works. It should explain how those goofy front legs should look. Ben has one that turns out quite a bit. Lucy's are straight forward so far. Maybe you could go to a dog show and see up close and in person how the legs should be. Good luck, Martha

Barbara Winters · 02-21-2005, 05:09 PM

It's not easy.....Go to some dog shows, find a mentor and start doing some reading, especially if you have visions of ever being a breeder of quality, healthy bassets that conform to the standard.

The Basset Hound Club of America has for sale:
The Illustrated Standard

The New Complete Basset Hound by Mercedes Braun (1979) is available on Ebay

And a list of books on our very own Cyberhound:Basset Hound Books

[ February 21, 2005, 05:09 PM: Message edited by: Barbara Winters ]

Betsy Iole · 02-22-2005, 01:18 PM

BHCA offers a booklet called The Illustrated Standard. Line drawings illustrate correct and faulty structure for each part of the standard. I think it's very useful publication.

If you can, try to attend a dog show where a breed seminar on judging the Basset Hound is offered. I've attended a couple of these seminars, and they're excellent, with lots of illustrative photographs. Although these seminars are intended primarily for people who will be judging Bassets at dog shows, they're an excellent educational resource for anyone interested in the breed.

PointeGirl · 02-22-2005, 02:34 PM

I would love to attend a dog show! I would also like to show Paige. Any ideas on how I can find shows in my area? We don't live in a large city, and I'm unsure where to begin! Thanks so much!

Barbara Winters · 02-22-2005, 04:37 PM

You can search for events at Event and Awards Search

Keep in mind that if you have to travel a couple of hours to get to a show or other event, that is considered close. Right, Betsy, Mike, Dean, Billy, Belinda, Miriam, etc ????

[ February 22, 2005, 04:38 PM: Message edited by: Barbara Winters ]

Mikey T · 02-22-2005, 07:22 PM

closest show 45 minutes

other than nationals and a flight to Las Cruces NM
longest 6 hours one way

Aruuuu · 02-22-2005, 07:51 PM

Right, Barb, unless you luck out and live two minutes up the road from the Best Western

!

pinehawk · 02-22-2005, 09:09 PM

yeah the nearest field trial grounds that we use for the Basset trials are 45 minutes from my house.the Nationals that were out west this past year,if we had gone was about a 3 DAY drive.if time and money allow me,Californa,Washington,Oregon.that is as far as i'll go!!! but for the most part about 3 hours is a Average drive for me.the part i like is going to different places any way,like i said if i have the time to take off from work and the money to go,i'll drive about 12-14 hrs to make a hunt or trial.the part that stinks is driving back after you have been in the field since like 8AM and if you are judging you do not get a break until lunch or you call field trial!!

PointeGirl · 02-22-2005, 09:17 PM

So, I've clicked on that link, and I've found events closer than I expected, around an hour or so. My next question is this: Do I try to enter Paige? Or do I go and see what it's all about first? And, if I'm to enter her, how do I do that? SOrry for my ignorance, but I"m so new to all of this!

02-21-2005, 01:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
PointeGirl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 382	Breed Standard Would someone more knowledgeable than I please explain to me how the Basset's front legs should look, based on the breed standard? I've read it a hundred times and still cannot quite understand the terms. Paige's front legs turn slightly outward at the knees (are they called knees?). Is this normal? Standard? Disqualification? __________________ Mother of four ~ three human and one beautiful Basset, Paigey (McGraw's Favored Virginia Paige) http://community.webshots.com/user/enpointe4jesus

02-21-2005, 04:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Breed Standard AKC Standards for the Basset Hound Let's see if this link works. It should explain how those goofy front legs should look. Ben has one that turns out quite a bit. Lucy's are straight forward so far. Maybe you could go to a dog show and see up close and in person how the legs should be. Good luck, Martha

02-21-2005, 05:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Barbara Winters Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: New England Posts: 1,960	Re: Breed Standard It's not easy.....Go to some dog shows, find a mentor and start doing some reading, especially if you have visions of ever being a breeder of quality, healthy bassets that conform to the standard. The Basset Hound Club of America has for sale: The Illustrated Standard The New Complete Basset Hound by Mercedes Braun (1979) is available on Ebay And a list of books on our very own Cyberhound:Basset Hound Books [ February 21, 2005, 05:09 PM: Message edited by: Barbara Winters ]

02-22-2005, 01:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Betsy Iole Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 4,901	Re: Breed Standard BHCA offers a booklet called The Illustrated Standard. Line drawings illustrate correct and faulty structure for each part of the standard. I think it's very useful publication. If you can, try to attend a dog show where a breed seminar on judging the Basset Hound is offered. I've attended a couple of these seminars, and they're excellent, with lots of illustrative photographs. Although these seminars are intended primarily for people who will be judging Bassets at dog shows, they're an excellent educational resource for anyone interested in the breed. __________________ Betsy, Mom to CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Caper UD RE TD BHCA-VC CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Cuppa Joe TD CH Bugle Bay's AllUCanEat Buffet CDX RN TDX NA CGC BHCA-VCX, 1996-2008 "Bugsie" UDX NA NAJ CGC, 1991-2006

02-22-2005, 02:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
PointeGirl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 382	Re: Breed Standard I would love to attend a dog show! I would also like to show Paige. Any ideas on how I can find shows in my area? We don't live in a large city, and I'm unsure where to begin! Thanks so much! __________________ Mother of four ~ three human and one beautiful Basset, Paigey (McGraw's Favored Virginia Paige) http://community.webshots.com/user/enpointe4jesus

02-22-2005, 04:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Barbara Winters Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: New England Posts: 1,960	Re: Breed Standard You can search for events at Event and Awards Search Keep in mind that if you have to travel a couple of hours to get to a show or other event, that is considered close. Right, Betsy, Mike, Dean, Billy, Belinda, Miriam, etc ???? [ February 22, 2005, 04:38 PM: Message edited by: Barbara Winters ]

02-22-2005, 07:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mikey T Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: West Warrwick, RI Posts: 7,708	Re: Breed Standard closest show 45 minutes other than nationals and a flight to Las Cruces NM longest 6 hours one way

02-22-2005, 07:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Aruuuu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central MA, USA Posts: 773	Re: Breed Standard Right, Barb, unless you luck out and live two minutes up the road from the Best Western ! __________________ If stress were exercise, I'd be in great shape!

02-22-2005, 09:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
pinehawk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Cassville,N.J. Posts: 936	Re: Breed Standard yeah the nearest field trial grounds that we use for the Basset trials are 45 minutes from my house.the Nationals that were out west this past year,if we had gone was about a 3 DAY drive.if time and money allow me,Californa,Washington,Oregon.that is as far as i'll go!!! but for the most part about 3 hours is a Average drive for me.the part i like is going to different places any way,like i said if i have the time to take off from work and the money to go,i'll drive about 12-14 hrs to make a hunt or trial.the part that stinks is driving back after you have been in the field since like 8AM and if you are judging you do not get a break until lunch or you call field trial!! __________________ </font>[list]<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">

02-22-2005, 09:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
PointeGirl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 382	Re: Breed Standard So, I've clicked on that link, and I've found events closer than I expected, around an hour or so. My next question is this: Do I try to enter Paige? Or do I go and see what it's all about first? And, if I'm to enter her, how do I do that? SOrry for my ignorance, but I"m so new to all of this! __________________ Mother of four ~ three human and one beautiful Basset, Paigey (McGraw's Favored Virginia Paige) http://community.webshots.com/user/enpointe4jesus

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