[Milly and Lily]

Why would someone want their basset or any dog to do only one thing. If the point is to improv and maintain the breed, then why wouldn't a dog compete both in the field and in the ring?
Another novice here, so be gentle.

 

[Milly and Lily]

Thanks MikeyT, for helping me understand that a little better. I guess I will not be so naive after I have done some shows and stuff and can appreciate the time it takes traveling and preparing for them. I am hoping to have Lily in her first ring obedience by late spring to mid summer, just to get our feet wet. The schedule around here starts at the end of this month but she won't even start her ring obedience class until mid March so I am not expecting too much this season.