Rising Star of the Year 2026

No. 1

• Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired)
  Aust Ch Boarbadger The Botanist (Emma Parker / Nick Gouzos / Marie & Phil Merchant) (109)

No. 2

• Poodle (Standard)
  Aust Ch Zephira Midnight Delight (AI) (F Chodkiewicz) (73)

No. 3

• Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)
  Dawco Light Before The Dawn (AI) (Mr D P & Mrs E M Dawes) (70)

No. 4

• Havanese
  Karyme Firefly (Tracy Stewart & Gail Ransom) (65)

No. 5

• Lhasa Apso
  Aust Ch Amesen Dreaming Out Loud (AI) (Amesen Kennels & Miss N Archer) (65)

No. 6

• Spanish Water Dog
  Aust Ch Helyeh Im Your Destiny (Nicole Fallon) (64)

No. 7

• Spanish Water Dog
  Helyeh Espresso Yourself (Nicole Fallon) (60)

No. 8

• Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)
  Dawco Heart Of The Sea At Aziah (AI) (Mr D P & Mrs E M Dawes) (57)

No. 9

• Rhodesian Ridgeback
  Lionslea I'll Find Your Harmony (P Batten) (55)

No. 10

• Finnish Lapphund
  Aust Ch Aamurusko Butter Beer (Caroline Anderson & Evie Richards) (47)

No. 11

• Dutch Shepherd Dog
  Darkceltic Fire Storm (Janet Speed) (42)

No. 12

• Cocker Spaniel (American)
  Landmark The White Lotus (Suzana Styles) (40)

No. 13

• Cane Corso
  Aust Ch Darlaja Emberwolf Of Morrigan (Miss L Opbroek) (37)

No. 14

• Dobermann
  Aust Ch Sonza Heartbreak Hotel (J, G & H Montgomery) (36)

No. 15

• Russian Toy (Long Haired)
  Aust Ch Luxurytoypaw Octavia Denver (Annette McKay) (35)

No. 16

• Golden Retriever
  Katreve Roses And Rainbows (Narelle kay) (32)
• Poodle (Standard)
  Avrilstoys Bless Your Heart (Eliza Stanton) (32)

No. 17

• Border Collie
  Tullaview Truly Modern Miss (Mrs R Thorne & Mr C Thorne) (30)

No. 18

• Poodle (Standard)
  Aust Ch Mydrm Past In Present (AI) (F Chodkiewicz) (28)

No. 19

• Old English Sheepdog
  Greyopal Christabella (Mark Gaukroger & Denise Lamb) (28)
• Havanese
  Karyme Elysian Fields (Gail Ransom) (28)

No. 20

• Cocker Spaniel
  Aust Ch Kingsway Denim And Lace (M K Kingston) (25)

No. 21

• Spanish Water Dog
  Helyeh Im A Lover Boy (Nicole Fallon) (21)

No. 22

• Boxer
  Boxberry Down The Witches Road (L Keogh) (20)

No. 23

• Golden Retriever
  Sonza Double Entendre (J, G & H Montgomery) (19)

No. 24

• Pomeranian
  Aclier Aurora Australis At Pomfire (Ms R Dodds) (10)

No. 25

• Finnish Lapphund
  Aust Ch Aamurusko Butter Me Up SPRD (Caroline Anderson) (7)

No. 26

• Dachshund (Miniature Long Haired)
  Aust Ch Polbathic Mini Dak Jamieson (Linda Stevens) (5)

No. 27

• Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  Aust Ch Whyteridge Highway Star (E & L Birkeland) (2)