Application Forms
The application form you use depends on whether or not your
Basset Hounds are spayed or neutered. There is no difference in fees or
membership rights once you've been accepted as a member - the only difference
is the application process. Although the club was initially formed by
breeders, the club recognizes that a majority of the members simply love
Basset Hounds and want to socialize and have fun. Both breeders and pet owners
are welcome.
If all your hounds are spayed or neutered, you may apply as a Pet Owner. This
is a simplified mechanism to become a member. Simply complete the application
form below, mail it in to the club Secretary with your fees, and you're
automatically a full member.
If your hounds are not spayed or neutered, then you are considered a potential
breeder. The club takes Basset Hound breeding seriously, and will not approve
membership for irresponsible breeders. This absolutely does not mean that we
don't welcome new breeders or attempt to be "snobby" in who we accept for
membership. One of the primary objectives of the club is to encourage and
promote the responsible breeding of pure-bred Basset Hounds. If you're new to
breeding and want to learn from people who have been through it all, you're
welcome to join.
As a potential breeder, you must obtain 2 sponsors that are already club
members. If you do not know 2 club members, please don't let this stop you
from applying, and you should expect to be contacted by a breeder or board
member to learn a little more about your breeding intentions. The typical
process is that someone will phone or e-mail you if you don't have a sponsor,
sponsor your application, present it the next club meeting (and another board
member will sponsor if required), and give the club members an opportunity to
do any research they see fit. At the next meeting after that, the club votes
on your membership. Unless you've already got a bad track record as an
irresponsible breeder, your application will undoubtedly be approved.
All applicants must agree to abide by the Club's Constitution and By-Laws
(available upon request from the Secretary) and by the rules of the American
Kennel Club (see
http://www.akc.org/insideAKC/regs.cfm
for details).
The fees for 2005 are $15 for individual memberships and $20 for family
memberships. Dues are payable on September 1st of each year. At the
board's discretion, members who join in July or August typically get the extra
2 months for free.
Please download one of the following forms:
Pet Membership Application Form
Breeder Application Form
