Gundog Breeds Association of Scotland Championship ShowGroup championship show for gundog breeds
The Gundog Breeds Association of Scotland holds its group championship show at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow on Saturday 21 November 2026.
Details checked on 14 November 2026. Confirm the date with the organiser before you travel.
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About the event
This is a group championship show, which means it is dedicated to one of the Royal Kennel Club's seven breed groups: the gundogs. The group includes retrievers, spaniels, setters, pointers and the breeds that hunt, point and retrieve, among them Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Cocker and English Springer Spaniels.
General and group championship shows are the top level of conformation showing under Royal Kennel Club rules. In breeds where they are on offer, judges award Challenge Certificates, and dogs that do well at championship shows can qualify for Crufts. Dogs are judged against their breed standard, first standing and then moving, so spectators can watch the whole process from the ringside.
The show appears in the Royal Kennel Club's official list of general and group championship shows for 2026, with the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow as the venue. Breed-by-breed schedules, judges and entry details are published by the show society.
Visitors are usually welcome. Championship shows are long days, so check the schedule for the order of judging, bring water and something to sit on, and remember that the dogs are working: always ask the owner before stroking a dog, especially one waiting to go into the ring.
Programme
Who the event suits
- Dog owners interested in showing
- Families choosing a breed
- Anyone who enjoys watching dogs
How to get there
The Scottish Event Campus is on the north bank of the River Clyde in Glasgow, with its own railway station, Exhibition Centre.
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit without a dog?
Yes. Spectators are usually welcome at championship shows. Check the show society's schedule for times and any entry charge.
Can I stroke the dogs?
Always ask the owner first. Dogs waiting to be judged need to stay calm and clean, and some are just about to enter the ring.
What is a gundog?
Gundogs were bred to help hunters find, flush or retrieve game. Today most live as family pets, but many still take part in working tests and field trials.
