Gundogs

Anthea Shelley discusses dogs for jobs and how to assemble the perfect dog team for your needs.

BASC is encouraging all dog owners to respond to a consultation on the microchipping regulations in England.

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.

Gundogs in a car boot

BASC welcomes the government’s commitment to tackle the reported increase in incidents of pet theft.

Read Conor O’Gorman’s blog following the inclusion of plans for new animal welfare legislation in the Queen’s speech in parliament yesterday.

A Labrador lying in the shade

A major new survey by BASC has found that three-quarters of respondents have taken additional precautions to protect their dogs from theft over the past year.

BASC has conducted an online survey to inform our future work in relation to dog theft.

Ticks, and tick-borne diseases, are becoming more of a widespread issue in the UK. Be vigilant after exercising your dog outside, says BASC’s gundog officer Kate Dymock.

Andrew Profit, a keen stalker and outdoor enthusiast, talks about living with Lyme disease.