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Scurry League returns at the Kelmarsh Show
The BASC Scurry League returns this weekend at the Kelmarsh Show, which takes place on Easter Sunday and Monday.
- Features
The A Team: How to choose the right dog for you
Anthea Shelley discusses dogs for jobs and how to assemble the perfect dog team for your needs.
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Review of dog microchipping regulations underway
BASC is encouraging all dog owners to respond to a consultation on the microchipping regulations in England.
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Ruger outfoxes the competition at Crufts
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.
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Crufts returns
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.
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BASC statement on Pet Theft Taskforce recommendations
BASC welcomes the government’s commitment to tackle the reported increase in incidents of pet theft.
Press release
BASC responds to Action Plan for Animal Welfare
The government has today announced a series of animal welfare policy measures within its ‘Action Plan for Animal Welfare’, some of which will impact BASC members. Responding to the plan, Caroline Bedell, BASC executive director of conservation, said “BASC is calling on the Government to focus on policies that will Read more…
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Challenges for shooting in animal welfare shake-up
Read Conor O’Gorman’s blog following the inclusion of plans for new animal welfare legislation in the Queen’s speech in parliament yesterday.
Press release
Impact of dog theft on owners highlighted in major new survey
More than three-quarters of dog owners have taken additional actions to protect their dogs from theft over the last twelve months, according to a major new survey. The survey, conducted by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), whose members own an estimated 166,000 dogs, comes amid growing evidence Read more…
