Measuring the impact of dog theft
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.
Last chance to enter Tower Bird Trophy competition for field trial competitors
Entries for the BASC Tower Bird Trophies, which reward performances in field trial competitions, close on 31 May 2024.
Awarded on a points system, the Tower Bird Trophies are awarded to the most successful retriever, spaniel, HPR breed, and pointer or setter during the previous field trial season. Four trophies are given in total, with the presentation taking place at The Game Fair at Blenheim Palace on 26-28 July.
The trophies themselves are named in memory of the late Noel M (Tim) Sedgewick, the former editor in chief of The Shooting Times and Country Magazine who wrote under the pseudonym “Tower Bird”.
BASC’s gamekeeping and working dog advisor, Ged Hunston, said: “The Tower Bird Trophies are steeped in history and we are proud to present them each year to reward outstanding performance in a field trial setting. With only one week left to go, I’d encourage anyone who has not yet entered to get in touch and send us your results to be in the running.”
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Gundogs galore
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.
Entries for BASC classes at Crufts 2023 now open
The classes, which are open to gamekeepers, owners of working gundogs, gundog teams and young handlers will be held on Thursday 9 March 2023.
