A conformation show is a competition where dogs are judged according to how closely they conform to the standard for their breed. Points are awarded toward a conformation Championship. At any given show, dogs compete against dogs and bitches compete against bitches, and one dog and one bitch earn points based on the number of other dogs and bitches that they defeat. Dogs and bitches that have already earned their Championships compete in a separate class for Best of Breed.
Your best source of information would be to connect with other basset and dog exhibitors in your part of the county. Find out where dog shows are and attend them.
Here's some info to get you started.
Basset Hound Breed Standard
AKC Events allows you to search for conformation events by state, date, club name, etc. This will let you know what shows are happening when in your part of the country.
A couple of useful books for conformation beginners are Dog Showing for Beginners by Lynn Hall and Show Me! by D. Caroline Coile. These should be available from Dogwise.
Your best source of information would be to connect with other basset and dog exhibitors in your part of the county. Find out where dog shows are and attend them.
Here's some info to get you started.
Basset Hound Breed Standard
AKC Events allows you to search for conformation events by state, date, club name, etc. This will let you know what shows are happening when in your part of the country.
A couple of useful books for conformation beginners are Dog Showing for Beginners by Lynn Hall and Show Me! by D. Caroline Coile. These should be available from Dogwise.
If you have trouble finding them on the AKC website let us know.
