A field trial is a competition that shows the basset doing what bassets were bred to do: hunting small game, especially rabbits. Field trialers enjoy their sport for the outdoor exercise, the pleasure of socializing with friends, and the thrill of seeing their dogs follow a trail. If you love bassets and have never been to a field trial, you're missing something wonderful. Tally-Ho!

What Do You Need to Win? What the Judges Look For
Field Trials: What It's All About

Peggy Sutton's Field Trial Articles

All of the following articles were originally published in Tally-Ho and are copyrighted to Peggy Sutton; they may not be reproduced without her permission. For more information, contact Peggy at h-sutton905@comcast.net.

• Choosing the Perfect Field Trial Pup
• Starting Your Basset Hound in the Field