- Facts
1. Professional Affiliations:
The reputable Basset Hound Breeder registers their litters with the AKC. The breeder must be member of Basset Hound Club of America (BHCA), the breed standard club affiliated to AKC. The Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) member breeders comply by CKC standards.
2.
Why Use a Breeder:
To promote good breeding standards, the breeders register their stock with a kennel club and follow the club program.
3. How to Find:
Referrals and Classified for the AKC/CKC registered breeders can be found from both the AKC and CKC respectively, breed parent club (BHCA), or the local club.
4. What to Expect:
These breeders will ask you many things to ensure the puppies will receive good care after the sale. The breeder must be well-informed about the latest breeding techniques, guidelines (genetic disease elimination) and breed standards, as well as provide advice for breed care.
5. Breeder's Surroundings:
The breeder must be located in clean surroundings with exercising space and shelter, and keep the dogs in a clean and warm place.
Basset Hound Breeders - Newborn Facts
1. Average Number of Newborns Delivered at Birth:
No more than 2 puppies out of 3 seasons and a period of rest of 1 year between litters. The breeder must comply with the rule of 8 litters per 24 months.
2. Age To Be Sold:
8-10 weeks.
3. What to Look For in a Newborn:
Health certificates, a clean coat, eyes clear of discharge, clean ear and nose, pink gums and clean teeth. There must not be any knuckles on the forelegs.
4. Registry:
AKC registration application should be duly filed by the breeder, and the breeder must transfer the CKC registration of the dog or puppy.
5.
AKC 
Recognized Characteristics:
Height not more than 14", short legged, heavy and mild tempered. Head is longer than wide; skull is domed, square from occiput to nose with flat sides. Head skin is loose that falls over the brow when looking downwards. Dark nose and brown or dark brown eyes. Forelegs are short and heavy. The paw has tough heavy pads. Top line is straight and the tail is set in continuation of the spine with a curve. Basset Hounds have a short, smooth and hard coat, and all recognized hound colors are acceptable.
6. Expense to Purchase Newborn:
A puppy will cost from $300 to $1,000.
7. Dam and Sire Information of your Newborn:
The pedigree information of up to 3 generations must be available from the breeder. Check with the breeder to see if both the sire and dam are OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals); GDC (Institute for Genetic Disease Control in Animals); Penn HIP (Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program) and CERF (Canine Eye Registry Foundation) certified.
Basset Hound Breeders - Breeder Concerns
1. Breeder Reputation:
The breeder must register the litter with the AKC, and must follow BHCA guidelines for breeding and produce the evidence of following and participating in the programs of these associations.
2. Pet Health:
Good breeders ensure the breeding of healthy litters that are physically sound and have good temperaments; they should not be overly shy or aggressive. The breed specialist breeders are dedicated to breeding a healthy stock with the aim of the eliminating any hereditary diseases and AKC disqualifications.
3. Assurances:
The customers dealing with these breeders are assured of a healthy puppy with complete papers and a health guarantee.
