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That was scary but we got her back and to our great joy, she won the whole darn National Field Trial. My husband and I had tears running down our faces!”
JoAnn: “In retirement, competing is easier. When we were both working, bal- ancing professional activities, training and competing was challenging. The rewards are many great friendships with ‘Basset people’. I believe the hounds know when they do something well. There is a satisfied look on their faces.”
Ellen: “I do the showing for me and field trials for the dogs. I also enjoy the company of friends and finding wonderful homes for my ‘kids’. Breeding can be hard when your favorite pup doesn’t turn out,
but is rewarded by the one that is just what you wished for.”
Sharon: “Challenges are many with Bassets. They are independent thinkers and often seem to have a different agenda. Rewards come when hard work has paid off with a good performance. It is ‘gravy’, when the judge points at you for the first time or your hound get those qualifying scores.”
Terri: “The mindset of a dog bred for independent thinking versus a dog that is wired to please the handler can be challeng- ing. By watching Bassets in the field, people will see drive, determination and stamina which surpass most breeds and observers will know that they are well suited for many activities. While it is nice to bring home the
ribbon, my most priceless memory is one of Rain next to a smiling child taken at Shriners Hospital in Cincinnati.”
Anne: “Training the Basset Hound for any of the companion events brings special challenges due to their indepen- dent nature, sense of smell and unique conformation. I have been fortunate to find trainers who allowed me to identify methods that match the personalities and unique strengths and weaknesses of each dog. Nothing brings people to ringside at an agility competition like a Basset get- ting ready to run.”
We hope that through these breeders’/own- ers’ eyes, you come to appreciate the Basset Hound as we do.
“By waTching BaSSeTS in The field, people
will See drive, deTerminaTion and STamina
which surpass most breeds and observers will know that they are well suited for many activities.”
