Champdogs Requirements for Basset Hounds

Litters

• Both parents must be a recognised standard colour for the breed
• The sire of the litter must be at least 14 months old on the litter due date
• The dam of the litter must be at least 18 months old on the litter due date
• The dam of the litter must be under the age of 8 years old on the litter due date
• The dam must not have whelped another litter within 11 months of the litter due date
• The sire and dam must both have had the following health tests :
  • Gonioscopy - PLA within the past 42 months with at least one parent having a grade of 0 or 1 and neither parent having a grade of 3
• It is recommended both the sire and dam have had the following health tests :
  • BHHCS
• It is recommended at least one of the sire or dam has tested clear for the following health tests :
  • POAG

Stud Dogs

• The dog must be a recognised standard colour for the breed
• The dog must be at least 18 months old
• The dog must have had the following health tests :
  • Gonioscopy - PLA within the past 42 months with a grade of lower than 3
• It is recommended the dog has had the following health tests :
  • POAG
  • BHHCS