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Mrs. Susan Nelson Smyth
1101 Old York Rd.
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-3027
FAX: (609) 387-5624
Email: oldyork2002@aol.com

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My original breeds are basset hounds and petit basset griffon vendeens, although I grew up with beagles (my grandfather was one of the original founders of the Garden State Beagle Club;  I spent many weekends observing their field trials from horseback). 

I am a member of the Basset Hound Club of America where I serve as Chair of Public Education, am a member of the Judges Education Committee, and current Chair of the Life Membership Committee (I  was recently surprised by being honored with a Life Membership by the Basset Hound Club of America!). 

I am a member of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Club of America where I serve as Chair of Public Education, assist with Judges Education, am show chair for the Meadowlands  PBGV Specialty Shows for PBGVCA and MidNJ PBGV Association and I am Secretary of the PBGV Health and Rescue Foundation.

I am past president of Burlington County Kennel Club and Berkshire Valley Basset Hound Club, where I am currently serving as secretary and show chair.  I am a member of the Mid New Jersey PBGV Association and am frequently asked to judge PBGV Hunt Tests.  I have, also, judged BHCA Hunts that include PBGVs, Basset Hounds, Dachshunds, Beagles and Harriers.  My PBs have not only earned their HITs but are also AKC conformation champions. 

I am available for ringside mentoring, for my original breeds (basset hounds and PBGVs).  Please don't hesitate to contact me if I can be of assistance.