Crufts

Labrador

Judging in BASC’s gamekeeper rings at Crufts is a dream for many who have dedicated years to breeding and training working gundogs.

Black Labrador at Crufts

As Crufts approaches, we look back on last year’s gundog day at the biggest dog show in the world and what to expect if you plan on going.

A gundog

Find all the information you need on what to expect from competing in BASC’s working gundog classes at Crufts.

Girls showing a Labrador at Crufts

Two ‘besties’ stole the show at Crufts when they took part in BASC’s Young Handlers classes at the world’s biggest dog show last week.

Crufts winner

A Welsh springer spaniel has been crowned overall winner of the BASC gamekeepers’ classes on Gundog Day at Crufts 2023.

A child at Crufts

Gundog Day kicks off Crufts 2023 tomorrow, with BASC’s gamekeeper rings hosting 20 classes for working dogs at the world’s biggest dog show.

The thought of entering the BASC gamekeepers’ classes at Crufts may be a daunting one but Brian Twigger explains why it’s worth making the trip.

The classes, which are open to gamekeepers, owners of working gundogs, gundog teams and young handlers will be held on Thursday 9 March 2023.

Flat-coated retriever Ruger, owned by Helen Fox and handled by daughter Megan, was crowned overall winner of BASC’s Gamekeepers’ classes at Crufts 2022.

This week sees the long-awaited return of Crufts, and all eyes will be on the BASC rings on Sunday 13 March for Gundog Day.