Rising Star of the Year 2026

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

• Affenpinscher
  Knightbridge Hes Notthemessiah (Robert Clark) (70)
  
  
• Australian Silky Terrier
  Karlyermai Gotta Be Abyt Sazzy (Karlyermai Kennels) (166)
  
  
• Bichon Frise
  Mistbreeze Pop My Top (Miss Maeve Robbins-Koomen) (102)
  
  
• Biewer Terrier
  Countrychi Aces Wild (Rhumderry Kennels) (5)
  
  
• Bolognese
  Kiseki Warrior Legend (R J & P A Osmachenko & Ms L E McArthur) (131)
  
  
• Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
  Aust Ch Leisureview Clean Sweep (Miss T & Mrs K Perkiss) (660)
  
  
• Chihuahua (Long Coat)
  Wachowa Dior De Ela (Mrs Jennifer Watt) (369)
  
  
• Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)
  Wachowa Whos Talking Now (Mrs Jennifer Watt) (288)
  
  
• Chinese Crested Dog
  Aust Ch Casmai One Last Fling (Cassie Hatfield & Jan Anderson) (389)
  
  
• English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan)
  Aust Ch Awiloak Jinx Sweet Sensation (Kim Campbell) (178)
  
  
• Griffon Bruxellois
  Primogriff Fat Boy Slim (Mrs S Brown) (249)
  
  
• Havanese
  Edinglen Where Love Begins (Michele Lincoln) (289)
  
  
• Italian Greyhound
  Kaasha Dont Rain On My Parade (Mr Mark & Mrs Jeni Sach) (314)
  
  
• Japanese Chin
  Alwood Kessuku (Alwood Kennels) (415)
  
  
• King Charles Spaniel
  Leisureview Mr Gumbo (Mrs K J Paul) (46)
  
  
• Lowchen
  Lowenhart Cookin Withsass (L & C Horne) (96)
  
  
• Maltese
  Aust Ch Maltice Summertime Soul Sister (Mr S & Mrs B J Standley) (497)
  
  
• Miniature Pinscher
  Malinchen Noble Lady (Mrs Diane Williams & Mr Brian Williams) (157)
  
  
• Papillon
  Felicidbess Rising Sun (Ms M Sarif) (232)
  
  
• Pekingese
  Kysapeke The World Is Yours (Touchofpeke Kennels) (407)
  
  
• Pomeranian
  Theano Im Still Standing (Keith Richardson) (192)
  
  
• Pug
  Aust Ch Kangala Roger Wilco (Kerry Cannon) (312)
  
  
• Russian Toy (Smooth Haired)
  Luxurytoypaw Pancho (Kelly Maresse) (7)
  
  
• Russian Toy (Long Haired)
  Luxurytoypaw Ursa Midnightstar (Vicki Josephs) (85)
  
  
• Tibetan Spaniel
  Aust Ch Byrebaer Golden Princess (Esau Rosales) (227)
  
  
• Yorkshire Terrier
  Aust Ch Jazzuki Ravishing Rick (Steven Reid) (188)

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

• Airedale Terrier
  Yeloman Nifty Yorkshire Lass (Mrs S Weatherhead) (24)
  
  
• American Staffordshire Terrier
  Aust Ch Tarandu Shadow Of The Summit (Jenny Thomson) (288)
  
  
• Australian Terrier
  Regisvista Blast From The Past (Regisvista Kennels) (205)
  
  
• Bedlington Terrier
  Aust Ch Piperdene Midnight Blu (AI) (Mr L Wright & Ms S Hill) (961)
  
  
• Border Terrier
  Aust Ch Guilcroft Behold I Am Marcus (Mrs P & Mr G Harding) (286)
  
  
• Bull Terrier
  Aponi Icebreaker (AI) (Mrs D Peyroux) (124)
  
  
• Bull Terrier (Miniature)
  Aust Ch Bullacktiv Cheat Codes (N, P & A Zullo & H Pinker) (513)
  
  
• Cairn Terrier
  Aust Ch Joymont Solitary Man (Cathy Scotton) (407)
  
  
• Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  Aust Ch Firezan Tight Finnish (AI) (Annette Bowe) (718)
  
  
• Fox Terrier (Wire)
  Bellegum Praise Be (Mrs D & Mr N Johnson) (264)
  
  
• Irish Terrier
  EE Ch EE Jr Ch FIN Jr Ch Devilish Fast'n Furious (N Sharrett / S Honnery) (202)
  
  
• Jack Russell Terrier
  Whatajack Preciuos Crystal (Mr G Buttler / Miss S Cadan / Mr D Hippisley) (269)
  
  
• Kerry Blue Terrier
  Regenstauf Fuel The Fire (H L Winter) (295)
  
  
• Lakeland Terrier
  Upinair Shapeshifter (Kerrie Miller) (134)
  
  
• Manchester Terrier
  Aust Ch Cathasaigh Above The Clouds (AI) (Mrs A Shevchenko) (82)
  
  
• Norfolk Terrier
  Mazberg Dress Circle (M Berg) (110)
  
  
• Norwich Terrier
  Aust Ch Cornerbrook Nut Crackerjack (AI) (Patricia Bunter / Ann Fraser) (175)
  
  
• Scottish Terrier
  Shortblak Barra Boy (Stacey Sullivan & Pam Ryan-Orchard) (173)
  
  
• Sealyham Terrier
  Aimfor Gentleman Pirate Perry (Mrs AM Jonas) (25)
  
  
• Skye Terrier
  Aust Ch Koikey Miss Tea Highroad (Derek Koina & Corina Rockey) (140)
  
  
• Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
  Shaneca Spill The Tea (Sarah Lowe) (94)
  
  
• Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  Anvilhart In The Boyzone (Anvilhart Kennels) (163)
  
  
• Tenterfield Terrier
  Buraview Bailey (Maureen Schutt) (290)
  
  
• West Highland White Terrier
  Tarrilli Watchtha Gossip Begin (AI) (Mrs R Weber) (265)

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

• Cocker Spaniel (American)
  Azel Royal Scandal (Azel Kennels) (462)
  
  
• Bracco Italiano
  Modica Del Regno Dei Bracchi (S Shields & T Fountaine) (111)
  
  
• Brittany
  Wameika Sparks Inthe Skye (Ward) (217)
  
  
• Chesapeake Bay Retriever
  Tenarda Xanadu (Margaret Wedgwood) (40)
  
  
• Clumber Spaniel
  Kangala White Knight (Mrs M & Mr B Lennon) (294)
  
  
• Cocker Spaniel
  Twnroyal Fashionably Late (A Adamopoulos) (273)
  
  
• Curly Coated Retriever
  Curltriever Keepa of the Curls (Curltriever Kennels) (55)
  
  
• English Setter
  Aust Ch Orwin Its Peach Time (A Martin & R Scott) (158)
  
  
• English Springer Spaniel
  Aust Ch Fraelighte Just For Fun (Mrs M & Miss T Whitfield) (412)
  
  
• Field Spaniel
  Dawnus Are You Ready For It (S Betts) (60)
  
  
• Flat Coated Retriever
  Copperkee Dark Side Ofthe Moon (Ms D & Miss J Creagh) (87)
  
  
• German Shorthaired Pointer
  Aust Ch Demorz Livin The Dream (Mrs Melanie G Tinker) (482)
  
  
• German Wirehaired Pointer
  Moruada Up Your Game (AI) (Mrs S H Wright) (111)
  
  
• Golden Retriever
  Aust Ch Wysiwyg Whiskey Au Go Go (AI) (Anthea Adamopoulos) (200)
  
  
• Gordon Setter
  Tahtan Smooth Talker (Miss Abbey Hunt) (247)
  
  
• Hungarian Vizsla
  Batorok Wander With Me (AI) (Ms K Kettleton) (494)
  
  
• Irish Setter
  Aust Ch Martinridge Good Fortune (AI) (A Harvey / C & A Pearen / P & B Martin) (223)
  
  
• Labrador Retriever
  Kirkdell Ongoing Reflection (B Jones) (404)
  
  
• Lagotto Romagnolo
  Aukero Summer Lovin (Keith & Kimberly Robinson) (200)
  
  
• Murray River Retriever
  Tenarda Bound For The USA (M P Wedgwood) (21)
  BB Murrays Bear (Margaret Wedgwood) (21)
  
  
• Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
  Micmaq Isnt She Lovely (Mrs C Turnbull & Mrs K Walker) (83)
  
  
• Pointer
  Aust Sup Ch Tintookie Always On Point (Mr A Reid & Mr G Munro) (598)
  
  
• Spanish Water Dog
  Aust Ch Helyeh Im Your Destiny (Nicole Fallon) (265)
  
  
• Weimaraner
  Aust Ch Lukedom Show Me The Starz At Poshvwei (AI) RN CCD (Jessie Hughes) (474)
  
  
• Weimaraner (Long-haired)
  Marweidi Chasing A Scandal (AI) (Elke Prehn) (179)
  
  
• Welsh Springer Spaniel
  Aust Ch Alclare Playing To Win (K Gilbert / S & C Tolley) (432)
  
  
• Wirehaired Slovakian Pointer
  Grausturm Forest Wizard at Brockhurst (Georgie Ray) (28)
  Grausturm Flashing Wisp Flame (AI) (I Albion & K Turner) (28)

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

• Afghan Hound
  Bayan Annie Lennox (AI) (Ms K Allison & Ms A Taylor) (507)
  
  
• Azawakh
  Aust Ch Grantulla Agadez (AI) (Sheyleigh Walsh & Chantal Parratt) (35)
  
  
• Basenji
  Karamo Hey Mambo (A and C Curnick) (125)
  
  
• Basset Hound
  Calysta Coral at Cayugaridge (Leslie A Weston) (170)
  
  
• Beagle
  Aust Ch Kezziah Theory Of Relativity (Kezziah Kennels) (767)
  
  
• Black and Tan Coonhound
  Roxhunters Fireworx at Darchaltan (T Hill & L Horrocks) (37)
  
  
• Borzoi
  Marakhoff Waasiliev (Marakhoff Kennels) (352)
  
  
• Dachshund (Long Haired)
  Briarmist Sabrage (L & J Black) (210)
  
  
• Dachshund (Smooth Haired)
  Aust Ch Wybrek Wroyal Treasure (Mrs Judith Kerby) (213)
  
  
• Dachshund (Wire Haired)
  Wyredach And So It Begins (Dr M Davidson & Ms L Dunn) (129)
  
  
• Dachshund (Miniature Long Haired)
  Aust Ch Meinrad Sweet Annie Weiner (Deborah Rodgers) (253)
  
  
• Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired)
  Aust Ch Boarbadger The Botanist (Emma Parker / Nick Gouzos / Marie & Phil Merchant) (375)
  
  
• Dachshund (Miniature Wire Haired)
  Aust Ch Aasheerdac Unser Wilma (Mrs A D Johnson) (125)
  
  
• Dachshund (Rabbit Smooth Haired)
  Gersndach Ravencrest (Ann Bantoft & Destiny Williams) (148)
  
  
• Deerhound
  Ardtalumcu The Stars Align (AI) (Kit Simmons) (126)
  
  
• Harrier
  Aust Ch Huntzwellblu Lemon Cruiser (Ms M & Mrs J Petrulla) (242)
  
  
• Ibizan Hound
  Vittorioso Gino (Mr D Cappello) (97)
  
  
• Irish Wolfhound
  Whirlaway Mo Chroi Go Deo (AI) (Whirlaway) (177)
  
  
• Norwegian Elkhound
  Simpatico Violet Fire (Julie O'Brien) (235)
  
  
• Otterhound
  Szzan Avitar Blonde Bombshell (Miss L Ryan & Ms S Goodchild) (74)
  
  
• Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
  Tumtums Napoleon (Mrs S Marshall & Ms G Huikeshoven) (378)
  
  
• Pharaoh Hound
  Aust Ch Zenqift Queen Of Diamonds (F / J / L Wiltshire) (138)
  
  
• Portuguese Podengo (Small Smooth Haired)
  Linbren Honored One (Miss Linda Gibbons) (24)
  
  
• Rhodesian Ridgeback
  Khanysha Huntrix (Ms Rachel Morrison) (210)
  
  
• Saluki
  Aust Ch Itsozi Paspaley (Nicole Tipping) (628)
  
  
• Sloughi
  Grantulla Ghasaq (C Parratt) (100)
  
  
• Whippet
  Shawthing Reece Lightning (Vicki Shaw) (319)

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

• Australian Cattle Dog
  Aust Ch Blucalypt Dream Weaver (Greg & Sharon Pinsent) (263)
  
  
• Australian Kelpie
  Aust Ch Morkerbook Ray Of Darkness (Miss S Morris) (182)
  
  
• Australian Shepherd
  Ochaye Armageddon (Mr S & Mrs K & Miss G Leslie) (334)
  
  
• Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
  Bobtailz Royce Trix (David Cain) (70)
  
  
• Bearded Collie
  Aust Ch Bonibraes Dont Stop Me Now (AI) (Kitimat Kennels) (477)
  
  
• Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren)
  Aust Ch Beljekali With an Xtra Shot (AI) (Kathy Prentice) (353)
  
  
• Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)
  Chamshep Nebraska (K McNamara) (154)
  
  
• Bergamasco Shepherd Dog
  Aust Ch Arneis Call Me Little Sunshine N.SPRD (Ms Elsa Hoggard & Ms Heather Robey) (69)
  
  
• Border Collie
  Sashdan You Better Believe It (Sashdan Kennels) (283)
  
  
• Briard
  Narbrisse Are You Ready For It (AI) (Ms E Heller) (198)
  
  
• Collie (Rough)
  Kendea Talk To Me (Ms A Barber & Ms T Dale) (241)
  
  
• Collie (Smooth)
  Jedford Tribute (J Dally & R Ford) (103)
  
  
• Dutch Shepherd Dog
  Darkceltic Fire Storm (Janet Speed) (153)
  
  
• Finnish Lapphund
  Aust Ch Theldaroy Plenty Totalkabout At Waldwiese (AI) N.SPRD (Waldwiese Kennels) (367)
  
  
• German Shepherd Dog
  Freevale Je Ne Sais Quoi (M & C Morris) (282)
  
  
• German Shepherd Dog (Long Stock Coat)
  Aust Ch Bernloch Evenescence (C & J Bird / K Griffis) (234)
  
  
• Miniature American Shepherd
  Boargully Oceans Holly (Mrs R Stokes) (68)
  
  
• Mudi
  Ausmagyar Wraith Of Ketterdam (R J Wallace) (104)
  
  
• Norwegian Buhund
  Aust Ch Blackcombe Baldur at Inahook (Rachel Robinson) (28)
  Aust Ch Blackcombe Brye (Rachel Robinson) (28)
  
  
• Old English Sheepdog
  Perfu The Sorcerers Apprentice (Mr C & Mrs S & Mr J Moore) (163)
  
  
• Puli
  Rustufarion Shadow Surfer (Mrs Nicole & Mr James Ware / Mr Royson Valore) (77)
  
  
• Shetland Sheepdog
  Aust Ch Hartly Blu Rosette (Ms J L Docksey) (790)
  
  
• Swedish Vallhund
  Luhund Iron Flame (R Holtkamp) (278)
  
  
• Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)
  Aust Ch Harrydaisy Blue Rosette At Jeninda (Melinda Mills) (362)
  
  
• Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)
  Dawco Light Before The Dawn (AI) (Mr D P & Mrs E M Dawes) (340)
  
  
• White Swiss Shepherd Dog
  Clarelly Man After Midnight at Krydatzky (Ms J Kelly & Ms C Van der Wolde) (152)

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

• Akita
  Aust Ch Ishin Obscured In The Veil (Mr M Foskett / Mr S Bush / Ms E Hinde) (257)
  
  
• Alaskan Malamute
  Chimo Arctic Summit Denali (J Heard / T Syme / E Levette) (434)
  
  
• Bernese Mountain Dog
  Cloudforest Quesadilla (Ms S Holmes & Mr S & Mrs C Eastley) (354)
  
  
• Russian Black Terrier
  Aust Ch Tvorimir Zurbagan (Ms Julie-Anne Jenkins) (52)
  
  
• Boxer
  Aust Ch Hogwartz Fire Spirit (S Bryant) (646)
  
  
• Bullmastiff
  Aust Ch Nightquest Double O Seven (Mrs M & Miss Edwards) (411)
  
  
• Dobermann
  Coppertop Show And Tell (Hannah MacGregor) (416)
  
  
• Dogue de Bordeaux
  Tolaanle Riff Raff (M & K Atkins) (253)
  
  
• German Pinscher
  Aust Ch Kaitler Shake N Bake (Michele Beyer) (182)
  
  
• Cane Corso
  Aust Ch Darlaja Emberwolf Of Morrigan (Miss L Opbroek) (149)
  
  
• Leonberger
  Glamourford You Heard Me (AI) (Mr G McLeod & Miss B Bieleny) (21)
  
  
• Mastiff
  Mastdoch Supernova (AI) (A Docherty & S & K Carnicelli) (5)
  
  
• Neapolitan Mastiff
  Aust Ch Wrinklemania Lil Boo Thang (K Watton) (349)
  
  
• Newfoundland
  Apalie Hold My Beer (AI) (Melissa Fraser) (467)
  
  
• Portuguese Water Dog
  Aust Ch Uptrend Fire And Water at Ryzylva (Mr M & Mrs S Lilley) (358)
  
  
• Pyrenean Mountain Dog
  Gorvin Azelea (Peta Flanagan) (107)
  
  
• Rottweiler
  Alchemy Bunnie Does Jelly Roll (Alchemy Kennels) (340)
  
  
• Samoyed
  Airebis Time to Celebrate (Mrs J Mr G & Miss Kellie Hughes) (323)
  
  
• Schnauzer
  Keeravale Empire of The Sun (Jodie Haylock) (160)
  
  
• Schnauzer (Miniature)
  Aust Ch Yodaharquinn Hollywood Diva (K K Grigg) (356)
  
  
• Shiba Inu
  Yukan Gintoki (Anna-Lee Forsberg) (250)
  
  
• Siberian Husky
  Aust Ch Articpride Cherry On Top (Mr R & Mrs B Loyd & T Tattersall) (644)
  
  
• St Bernard
  Beamzstar Mr Brightside (M D & J M Ross) (91)
  
  
• Yakutian Laika
  Aust Ch Indianspirit Poes Ghost HT RN TK.N (R & C Wells & Ms M Ell) (124)

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

• Boston Terrier
  Am Gr Ch Valhalla Canmoy Pinot Noir (Imp USA) (T Huitema & R Sheriden-mcvicar) (599)
  
  
• British Bulldog
  Majestueux Blaze of Glory (Tricia Cumner) (140)
  
  
• Chow Chow
  Chowleigh Turbo Charged at Spurcius (Chowleigh Kennels) (470)
  
  
• Dalmatian
  Jalorca Maple Of The Glen (Jalorca Kennels) (357)
  
  
• French Bulldog
  Aust Ch Wintrodan Written In The Stars (C Slattery / T Emmerson) (295)
  
  
• German Spitz (Mittel)
  Borasus Forever Troupers Girl (Miss K Innes) (99)
  
  
• Great Dane
  Aust Ch Danefred A Star Is Born (Frieda Clifton) (586)
  
  
• Japanese Spitz
  Aust Ch Daesdaemar Reach For The Stars (Amanda Huggins) (321)
  
  
• Keeshond
  Ticol Lipstick N Tiaras (Mrs C Harrop) (505)
  
  
• Lhasa Apso
  Aust Ch Amesen Shots Fired (AI) (Amesen Kennels) (1033)
  
  
• Peruvian Hairless Dog (Large)
  Waraqucha Cha Cha Changes (K Torney & K Gilmer) (60)
  
  
• Peruvian Hairless Dog (Small)
  Calato Cusi Perro (Donalee Ikin) (40)
  
  
• Poodle (Standard)
  Zaila Whatever It Takes (Helen Sczesny) (277)
  
  
• Poodle (Miniature)
  Myflair Just Fire And Flames (Mrs P Barton) (205)
  
  
• Poodle (Toy)
  Montaires Madame Mintie (Mrs J L Mackenzie) (245)
  
  
• Schipperke
  Aust Ch Monterrez Android Auto At Barragan (Graham Cruse & Neil Curwen) (186)
  
  
• Shar Pei
  Ayzsa Slam Dunkin Starr Dust (AI) (W & J Walloscheck) (132)
  
  
• Shih Tzu
  Aust Ch Tzutique The Royal Flush (Robyn Hawke) (233)
  
  
• Tibetan Terrier
  Aust Ch Tibetoes Black Satin (P M Ellis) (251)
  
  
• Xoloitzcuintle (Miniature)
  Aust Ch Wazzat Ehecatl (K MacKay / J Dinis) (176)
  
  
• Xoloitzcuintle (Standard)
  Aust Ch Wazzat Bartalome (Justine Boreham / Jacqi Dinis) (504)