American Bloodhound Club Mission Statement

The objects of American Bloodhound Club Mission Statement shall be:

(a) To encourage and promote quality in the breeding of purebred Bloodhounds and do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection;

(b) To encourage the organization of independent local Bloodhound Specialty Clubs in those localities where there are sufficient fanciers of the breed to meet the requirements of the American Kennel Club;

(c) To urge 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 Bloodhounds shall be judged;

(d) To do all in it’s power to protect and advance the interests of the breed and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, tracking tests, trailing tests, and obedience trials;

(e) To conduct sanctioned matches and specialty shows, tracking tests, trailing tests, and obedience trials under the rules of the American Kennel Club.