[Dailydrool] New UK Basset breed standard

[GGrf232 at aol.com]

A lot of rubbish has been spoken and written (not on  the Daily Drool I 
hasten to add) about the changes being made to the UK Basset  Breed Standard. As 
far as I can see the only really important change; and it is  relatively minor; 
is that the 'standard' hound should be Fit for Purpose; i.e.  that it should 
be able to run freely and vigorously (WHAT!!!) Bearing in mind  some of the 
specimens seen around the show rings this is not before time. The  new standard 
also requires that skin wrinkling should be moderate and in view of  the skin 
problems seen in many Bassets this has got to be a good  thing.
NO changes to the temperament requirement; as if they  would dare; and all in 
all the changes are probably all for the good of the  breed.
 
Personally within reason I couldn't care less about  the Standard, my passion 
is Basset Welfare and Rescue and if a hound in need  looks something like a 
Basset, bring it on it will be rehomed. If it doesn't  then I know someone else 
who will take it over.
 
Terry
 
Wilbarston         England
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