It is the objective of our club to:

* Encourage and promote the responsible breeding of pure-bred Basset Hounds and to do all possible to bring    their natural qualities to perfection.

* Encourage members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which Basset Hounds shall be judged.

* To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike    competition at dog shows, obedience trials, tracking trials, and field trials.

* To conduct sanctioned and licensed specialty shows and obedience trials under the rules of the American Kennel Club.