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A flat coated retriever Barney was crowned overall winner of BASC’s gamekeeper classes on Gundog Day at Crufts 2025.
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Crufts may be complete for another year, but we’re delighted to share with you a selection of images from across BASC’s working gundog classes.
The title of Best in Gamekeeper Classes and winners of the Northesk Memorial Trophy for 2024 was Emma Bamford with Tweed (Nithvalley Tweet at Foxhope). A full list of this year’s Crufts winners across all classes can be found here.
Enjoy our look back at BASC’s working gundog classes at this year’s Crufts. Please note that all images are copyright Nigel Kirby Photography/BASC.

A flat coated retriever Barney was crowned overall winner of BASC’s gamekeeper classes on Gundog Day at Crufts 2025.

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