ABSURD OR WHAT? A WORKING FOXHOUND GETS BEST OF BREED. IT MUST BE A CLASS THING!

View this email in your browser Crufts Crowns a Hunting Foxhound as ‘Best of Breed’ – Seriously?! For over 130 years, Crufts has been a celebration of the so-called “best” pedigree dogs. And if this competition wasn’t absurd enough, this year, something truly ridiculous happened: a working foxhound—a breed used by hunting packs to chase and kill wildlife—was crowned Best of Breed. The British Hound Sports Association (BHSA) called it a “landmark moment,” stating: “It is… an excellent opportunity to showcase much-loved breeds to a wider audience and is part of a cultural shift as we seek to be more transparent in everything we do.” So in today's video I’m going to unpack this supposed "transparency" and outline just how appalling this whole situation is. 📺 Watch the full video here Watch here Want to support our work? Visit the Protect the Wild shop! Every purchase helps us raise vital funds to protect British wildlife. Explore our collection and make a difference today—thank you! Shop Copyright © 2025 PROTECT THE WILD LTD, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: PROTECT THE WILD LTD 71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden London, London WC2H 9JQ United Kingdom Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.