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<DIV><SPAN class=656493015-17012010><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Crosspost from
Barbara Wicklund, the BCHA's AKC delegate:</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=656493015-17012010>"</SPAN>The AKC Board of Directors, at its
meeting this week, approved the BHCA request to allow spayed/neutered Basset
Hounds to compete in field trials. This will go into effect Feb. 1.</DIV>
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<DIV>All other breeds, except beagles, have admitted spayed & neutered dogs
to compete in their performance events. Spayned & neutered Basset Hound have
been eligible to participate in hunt tests. While field trial dogs must be
AKC-registered, dogs with PAL/ILP numbers may participate in hunt tests. This is
a great activity for you and your rescue dog(s).<SPAN
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<DIV><SPAN class=656493015-17012010><FONT size=2 face=Arial>In order to
participate in field trials the hound must be AKC-registered however, hounds
with PAL/ILP numbers are eligible to compete in hunt tests. In the hunt
test the dog may compete as a solo, brace (2 hounds), or pack. The
hound(s) are given 30 minutes to find a rabbit. After 10 minutes the
handler may request assistance from the gallery (spectators). For those of
you who have never done this with your hounds I would highly recommend it.
The hounds do all the stuff we want to do and this is something that THEY want
to do. To see that instinct come alive in your hound is just
amazing. Field work is like "Six Flags" for the bassets. If you want
to try your hound in the field before competing in a field trial or hunt test
there are 2 fun field trials held every year. Berkshire Valley Basset
Hound Club holds their fun field trial in the spring in Pennsylvania and Pilgrim
Basset Hound Club holds their fun field trial in the fall in
Massachusetts. If you would like more information please e-mail me
privately.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=656493015-17012010><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Spayed/neutered dogs
with PAL/ILP numbers are also eligible to compete in obedience, rally, agility,
and tracking...all great fun for human and hound!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=656493015-17012010><FONT size=2
face=Arial>Denise</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=656493015-17012010><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Houndarosa
Hounds</FONT></SPAN></DIV></SPAN></DIV></BODY></HTML>