FAQs Archive - Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America

Q: Can I skip my run if I have to leave?

This is actually against the rules. If you enter the hunt and answer “present” at roll call, you have to have a really good reason to miss your run (like a broken leg, or a heart attack). If your travel plans require that you leave before the end of the trial day, you should seriously consider whether or not to enter the hunt. If you do have to leave before your run time, you need to tell the hunt chairperson and secretary ASAP. (The reason this is so important is that the absence of your dog may create a problem for how the rest of that pack is judged.)

Q: What should I do when I’m not out on my hunt test run with my dog?

There’s a lot to learn by watching the dogs hunt. You can go out on runs as part of the gallery (read the rules for proper gallery etiquette!) or as a marshal. You might even get to shoot the gun (blanks) for the gun shyness test! If you need a break from traipsing around on the field, you can always “sit long and talk dogs” with your new hunting friends.