If you currently breed Basset Hounds, or are considering  becoming a breeder, this school has been designed to help you to obtain a deeper understanding of the Basset Hound breed, it’s standard and the art and science of dog breeding. 

Course 101
Basset Hound Owners Guide
Workbook Course

This Guide will give you a good overview of the Basset Hound, it’s care and well being.

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Course 102
Basset Hound Coloring & Activities Book

This Coloring Book is printable – a great way for children to learn about the Basset Hound

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Course 103
Basset Hound Breed Standard & Terminology
Workbook Course

Basset breeders, owner handlers and judges will gain greater familiarity with the Basset Hound and how to prioritize virtues and weaknesses in this breed. .

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In addition to the Self Correcting Quiz below, there is a printable quiz on the Basset Hound Breed Standard Flipbook.

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Course 104
Survey of Basset Hound Breed Literature
Workbook Course

This course is designed to familiarize you with some of the most important articles written about the Basset Hound. The articles will help deepen your knowledge of the Basset.

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Course 201
Basset Hound: A World History
Workbook Course

Written by Randy Frederiksen and filled with valuable rare photographs, this publication is an important chronicle of the history of the Basset Hound.

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Basset Hound Club of America
Illustrated Standard

Based on the official AKC Breed Standard, the official Judges’ Education Seminar and the Pocket Guide to the Basset Hound, the Illustrated Standard is published with the intent to educate Owners, Handlers, Breeders and Judges of our breed in evaluating the unique and essential traits of the Basset Hound.

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Basset Hound Club of America
Judges Education Seminar CD

The official BHCA Judges’ Education Seminar CD based on a Presentation by Col. Robert E. Booth. This is a valuable tool for Owners, Breeders, Handlers and Judges. You may choose to watch this video in full screen format.
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Course 301
ABC'S OF Dog Breeding
What Every Breeder Should Know

A practical, step-by-step approach to the art and science of breeding focusing on 7 key tools and concepts. These include genetics, breeding systems, pedigree, selection, anatomy, kennel blindness & genetic defects written by Claudia Waller Orlandi, Ph.D.
This Home Study Program is now available through the American Kennel Club’s Breeders Education.  Visit the AKC Website at http://education.akc.org/akcedu.  The lessons are divided into two sections.  It includes downloadable Bark Smart Cards like flashcards and practice exercise questions. 
You will need create a user name and password to log-in.  There is no charge unless you wish to receive a certificate from AKC for a passing score for $25.00. 

Course 302
Practical Canine Anatomy & Movement Home
Study Program

This program summarizes key anatomy concepts that judges & breeders should know and focuses on surface and skeletal parts of the dog within the context of structural balance written by Claudia Waller Orlandi, Ph.D.

This Home Study Program is now available through the American Kennel Club’s Breeders Education. Visit the AKC Website at http://education.akc.org/akcedu. The lessons are divided into two sections. It includes downloadable Bark Smart Cards like flashcards and practice exercise questions.

You will need create a user name and password to log-in.  There is no charge unless you wish to receive a certificate from AKC for a passing score for $25.00. 
If you would like to continue to learn about the Basset Hound, explore the other schools available on the BHU website.

Information regarding future events, membership in the BHCA, finding a reputable BHCA Member Breeder, and information regarding the BHCA Member Clubs is available on the BHCA Website.

The Basset Hound Club of America Website:

www.basset-bhca.org

The American Kennel Club website also provides a wealth of
information. Visit the AKC Website at:

www.akc.org

Thank you for taking time to learn more about this wonderful breed.

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