Rising Star of the Year 2026

Top by Group / Breed - Australia

The Rising Star of the Year 2026 showcases the up and coming youngsters on the show scene (up to 18 months of age).

Group 1 - Toy Group - Australia
Group Leader Rising Star - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Aust Ch Leisureview Clean Sweep (Miss T & Mrs K Perkiss) (660)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Toy Group in Australia

Group 2 - Terrier Group - Australia
Group Leader Rising Star - Bedlington Terrier
Aust Ch Piperdene Midnight Blu (AI) (Mr L Wright & Ms S Hill) (961)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Terrier Group in Australia

Group 3 - Gundog Group - Australia
Group Leader Rising Star - Pointer
Aust Sup Ch Tintookie Always On Point (Mr A Reid & Mr G Munro) (598)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Gundog Group in Australia

Group 4 - Hound Group - Australia
Group Leader Rising Star - Beagle
Aust Ch Kezziah Theory Of Relativity (Kezziah Kennels) (767)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Hound Group in Australia

Group 5 - Working Dog Group - Australia
Group Leader Rising Star - Shetland Sheepdog
Aust Ch Hartly Blu Rosette (Ms J L Docksey) (790)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Working Dog Group in Australia

Group 6 - Utility Group - Australia
Group Leader Rising Star - Boxer
Aust Ch Hogwartz Fire Spirit (S Bryant) (646)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Utility Group in Australia

Group 7 - Non-Sporting Group - Australia
Group Leader Rising Star - Lhasa Apso
Aust Ch Amesen Shots Fired (AI) (Amesen Kennels) (1033)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Non-Sporting Group in Australia