Rising Star of the Year 2026

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Toy Group in New South Wales

• Affenpinscher
  Knightbridge Hes Notthemessiah (Robert Clark) (70)
  
  
• Australian Silky Terrier
  Aust Ch Pondaroza Harz Kika (Ms D Jacques) (56)
  
  
• Bichon Frise
  Mistbreeze Pop My Top (Miss Maeve Robbins-Koomen) (102)
  
  
• Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
  Aust Ch Leisureview Clean Sweep (Miss T & Mrs K Perkiss) (534)
  
  
• Chihuahua (Long Coat)
  Whatshades Dont Cry Wolf (Samantha Liwanowski) (278)
  
  
• Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)
  Invalhalla Fairies Wear Boots (A & P Schultze) (132)
  
  
• Chinese Crested Dog
  Ertae Style And Grace (E Cross) (103)
  
  
• English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan)
  Savacc Hallmarks and Fame (Ash Lamborne) (86)
  
  
• Griffon Bruxellois
  Krusayd Klaim To Fame (Jasmine Baldwin) (129)
  
  
• Havanese
  Edinglen Where Love Begins (Michele Lincoln) (239)
  
  
• Italian Greyhound
  Piccino Head Over Heels (Fleur & Natalie Robbins / Sandy Reeve / Tina Clift) (288)
  
  
• Japanese Chin
  Alwood Kessuku (Alwood Kennels) (240)
  
  
• King Charles Spaniel
  Leisureview Mr Gumbo (Mrs K J Paul) (46)
  
  
• Lowchen
  Aust Ch Mijochi Chocolate Moose (J Powell) (14)
  
  
• Maltese
  Soyeux Star Struck (Cristina Goodman) (41)
  
  
• Miniature Pinscher
  Yarraburra Gun Ho (N L Morgan) (64)
  
  
• Papillon
  Deferlee Shezashowgirl (R W & L Corbett) (165)
  
  
• Pekingese
  Chinkira Quest For Gold (Carmel Bauerle) (156)
  
  
• Pomeranian
  Pomquest Mastermind N.SPRD (Rachie Mills) (94)
  
  
• Pug
  Aust Ch Kangala Roger Wilco (Kerry Cannon) (312)
  
  
• Tibetan Spaniel
  Uwish Pure Beauty (AI) (Mrs J M & Miss S M Barnett) (135)
  
  
• Yorkshire Terrier
  Bozliwia Odettes Folle (Toni Bannatyne) (52)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Terrier Group in New South Wales

• American Staffordshire Terrier
  Aust Ch Imperiums Let His Legacy Live On (Cassie Caple) (251)
  
  
• Australian Terrier
  Aust Ch Cliftop Blue Calliope (Ms K Simpson & Mrs S Gilkinson) (80)
  
  
• Border Terrier
  Aust Ch Guilcroft Behold I Am Marcus (Mrs P & Mr G Harding) (276)
  
  
• Bull Terrier
  Chopsbullis Kylie Minoge (Jozsef Kaposi) (100)
  
  
• Bull Terrier (Miniature)
  Aust Ch Bullacktiv Cheat Codes (N, P & A Zullo & H Pinker) (501)
  
  
• Cairn Terrier
  Barragan Waterloo (Neil Curwen) (71)
  
  
• Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  Aust Ch Firezan Tight Finnish (AI) (Annette Bowe) (718)
  
  
• Fox Terrier (Wire)
  Bellegum Praise Be (Mrs D & Mr N Johnson) (237)
  
  
• Irish Terrier
  Koutavi Shamrock W Brussell (K Bradley & C Russell) (96)
  
  
• Jack Russell Terrier
  Joelleigh Jewel Ov Th Ocean (Leesa Musgrove) (240)
  
  
• Lakeland Terrier
  Upinair Shapeshifter (Kerrie Miller) (134)
  
  
• Norfolk Terrier
  Mazberg Dress Circle (M Berg) (110)
  
  
• Norwich Terrier
  Dassin Paint N The Town Red (C Moore & R Mallinder) (77)
  
  
• Sealyham Terrier
  Aimfor Gentleman Pirate Perry (Mrs AM Jonas) (25)
  
  
• Skye Terrier
  Aust Ch Koikey Miss Tea Highroad (Derek Koina & Corina Rockey) (78)
  
  
• Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  Monchelpark Starlight Riot (Mrs C Borg) (119)
  
  
• Tenterfield Terrier
  Aust Ch Kreelapark Troopers Fine Charm (T Morrison) (183)
  
  
• West Highland White Terrier
  Tobysagolden Do U Like Wasabi (Ms W Hu) (14)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Gundog Group in New South Wales

• Cocker Spaniel (American)
  Aust Ch Azel Princess Royal (Rebecca Pandelis & E V Gordon - Pandelis) (388)
  
  
• Brittany
  Kirinbell A Sweet Deal (Gabriele Loft) (56)
  
  
• Clumber Spaniel
  Kangala Wings Of A Dove (Mr B & Mrs M Lennon) (151)
  
  
• Cocker Spaniel
  Sandtoys Imagine Dragons (Mrs N and S Lane) (249)
  
  
• English Setter
  Graylors Detonator (Mr G Lenz & Miss C Austen) (76)
  
  
• English Springer Spaniel
  Tikimi Opposites Attract (AI) (Miss T & Mrs K Perkiss) (132)
  
  
• Field Spaniel
  Dawnus Are You Ready For It (S Betts) (60)
  
  
• German Shorthaired Pointer
  Aust Ch Demorz Livin The Dream (Mrs Melanie G Tinker) (418)
  
  
• German Wirehaired Pointer
  Moruada Up Your Game (AI) (Mrs S H Wright) (102)
  
  
• Golden Retriever
  Aust Ch Harvikgold Polar Bear RN SWN (Mrs V Harris) (159)
  
  
• Gordon Setter
  Tahtan Smooth Talker (Miss Abbey Hunt) (247)
  
  
• Hungarian Vizsla
  Cals Love Will Find A Way (Mr A Kain) (131)
  
  
• Irish Setter
  Carlowa In The Pink (M Cager) (68)
  
  
• Labrador Retriever
  Bonnsway A Few Best Men (AI) (D E Travers) (185)
  
  
• Lagotto Romagnolo
  Aukero Summer Lovin (Keith & Kimberly Robinson) (200)
  
  
• Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
  Micmaq Isnt She Lovely (Mrs C Turnbull & Mrs K Walker) (83)
  
  
• Pointer
  Inchara Point Made (Miss C Fisher) (256)
  
  
• Weimaraner
  Vercain Goody Goody Two Shoes (Jodie Fogarty) (79)
  
  
• Welsh Springer Spaniel
  Goldmaid Play The Game (AI) (D & L Meagher) (325)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Hound Group in New South Wales

• Afghan Hound
  Bayan Annie Lennox (AI) (Ms K Allison & Ms A Taylor) (507)
  
  
• Basset Hound
  Calysta Coral at Cayugaridge (Leslie A Weston) (170)
  
  
• Beagle
  Aust Ch Johgra Urban Sea (AI) (Mr Joshua & Mrs Mellissa Grant) (216)
  
  
• Borzoi
  Marakhoff Waanilia (Shan Camille) (159)
  
  
• Dachshund (Long Haired)
  Briarmist Sabrage (L & J Black) (210)
  
  
• Dachshund (Wire Haired)
  Aust Ch Cayugaridge Lets Dance (Leslie A Weston) (42)
  
  
• Dachshund (Miniature Long Haired)
  Zuridachs Muster Fahrenheit (Jo Linton) (74)
  
  
• Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired)
  Cooledach Miss Evie (Mrs M Uzzell) (110)
  
  
• Dachshund (Miniature Wire Haired)
  Aust Ch Aasheerdac Unser Wilma (Mrs A D Johnson) (125)
  
  
• Harrier
  Aust Ch Huntzwellblu Lemon Cruiser (Ms M & Mrs J Petrulla) (242)
  
  
• Irish Wolfhound
  MacLaomainn Goodness Gracious (AI) (Aaron & Lauren Brooker & Rona Moss) (95)
  
  
• Otterhound
  Szzan Avitar Blonde Bombshell (Miss L Ryan & Ms S Goodchild) (74)
  
  
• Portuguese Podengo (Small Smooth Haired)
  Linbren Honored One (Miss Linda Gibbons) (24)
  
  
• Rhodesian Ridgeback
  Juzrival U R En Vious (Addam Barter & Lee Fletcher) (62)
  
  
• Saluki
  Aust Ch Itsozi Paspaley (Nicole Tipping) (619)
  
  
• Whippet
  Aust Ch Arcon You'll Never Walk Alone (R Kelly) (209)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Working Dog Group in New South Wales

• Australian Cattle Dog
  Nuwarra Trixie Belle (Sue & Ian Ford) (56)
  
  
• Australian Kelpie
  Huntarush Shelley Beach (Mr S & Mrs J Hayne) (69)
  
  
• Australian Shepherd
  Sarsica Back Chat At Lanbart (Miss V Pettigrove & Miss S Pendlebury) (124)
  
  
• Bearded Collie
  Keiramyst Mi Eleanor Rigby (AI) (Mrs L Brandt) (260)
  
  
• Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren)
  Aust Ch Beljekali Weight Of The World (AI) (Miss J Fynmore & Miss E Finney) (37)
  
  
• Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)
  Nordenstamm Elvira (Iris selby) (49)
  
  
• Border Collie
  Tiek Fuelling The Fire At Visgard (A Blackwood) (144)
  
  
• Collie (Rough)
  Kendea Talk To Me (Ms A Barber & Ms T Dale) (241)
  
  
• Collie (Smooth)
  Jedford Tribute (J Dally & R Ford) (93)
  
  
• Finnish Lapphund
  Aust Ch Snofyre Lil Red Corvette (Melissa Waters) (150)
  
  
• German Shepherd Dog
  Freevale Je Ne Sais Quoi (M & C Morris) (235)
  
  
• German Shepherd Dog (Long Stock Coat)
  Aust Ch Bernloch Evenescence (C & J Bird / K Griffis) (220)
  
  
• Old English Sheepdog
  Woolebull You n I Yogi Bear (AI) (Shane Sanger) (15)
  
  
• Shetland Sheepdog
  Aust Ch Hartly Blu Rosette (Ms J L Docksey) (778)
  
  
• Swedish Vallhund
  Luhund Iron Flame (R Holtkamp) (128)
  
  
• Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)
  Aust Ch Harrydaisy Blue Rosette At Jeninda (Melinda Mills) (352)
  
  
• Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)
  Aziah And So It Should Be (AI) (Mrs Liana Bettison) (325)
  
  
• White Swiss Shepherd Dog
  Kassreign Kiss This By Swissroyale (Dr A Kasbarian & Ms T Waddell) (138)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Utility Group in New South Wales

• Akita
  Aust Ch Ishin Obscured In The Veil (Mr M Foskett / Mr S Bush / Ms E Hinde) (257)
  
  
• Alaskan Malamute
  Iceriva Wild One At Southrnwolf (Stuart Presland & Tracey Parker) (140)
  
  
• Bernese Mountain Dog
  Branbern Regal Grand (Mrs M Murray) (118)
  
  
• Boxer
  Blueprint Walking On Sunshine (M E Johnston) (248)
  
  
• Bullmastiff
  Gameguard A New Hope (Jules Freeman / Glenn Sparham / Brooke Turner) (205)
  
  
• Dobermann
  Aust Ch Coppertop Perfect Rendevous (Mrs J Hovell & Miss C Mougios) (112)
  
  
• German Pinscher
  Kaitler Tilted Tiara (Kara Hunter / Michele Beyer / Charlotte Manton) (117)
  
  
• Cane Corso
  Aust Ch Darlaja Sweet Sensation (Nicole Tetley & Lana Opbroek) (17)
  Kylasha Divergent (Nicole Tetley) (17)
  
  
• Neapolitan Mastiff
  Aust Ch Wrinklemania Lil Boo Thang (K Watton) (301)
  
  
• Newfoundland
  Planhaven Winners Guinness (AI) (Mrs R Parkin) (14)
  
  
• Portuguese Water Dog
  Arcticpalace Ocen Sophisticatn (C & R Foster) (227)
  
  
• Rottweiler
  Darkgypsy Rumble Inthe Jungle (Miss C & Mrs J Pickering) (39)
  
  
• Samoyed
  Crystalfern Magic Of Winter (K Anderson & J Horne) (84)
  
  
• Schnauzer
  Keeravale Empire of The Sun (Jodie Haylock) (160)
  
  
• Schnauzer (Miniature)
  Aust Ch Yodaharquinn Hollywood Diva (K K Grigg) (347)
  
  
• Shiba Inu
  Yukan Gintoki (Anna-Lee Forsberg) (190)
  
  
• Siberian Husky
  Aust Ch Articpride Cherry On Top (Mr R & Mrs B Loyd & T Tattersall) (604)
  
  
• St Bernard
  Salhia Pursuit Of Happiness (AI) (Jason Spark) (17)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Non-Sporting Group in New South Wales

• Boston Terrier
  Strongstorm Cowboy Up (L & K Kavanagh) (429)
  
  
• British Bulldog
  Aust Ch Beeman Iron Mike (Mr S Hurford & Miss K Todd) (70)
  
  
• Chow Chow
  Aust Ch Rynkls Queen Of The Nyte (D Cummings & D Gooding) (340)
  
  
• Dalmatian
  Kamea On Th Grapevine (Kamea Dalmatians) (155)
  
  
• French Bulldog
  Aust Ch Jonhah Uv Been Thunderstruck (AI) (Karen Allcorn) (193)
  
  
• German Spitz (Mittel)
  Borasus Forever Troupers Girl (Miss K Innes) (99)
  
  
• Japanese Spitz
  Aust Ch Daesdaemar Reach For The Stars (Amanda Huggins) (300)
  
  
• Keeshond
  Aust Ch Calivale Designer Art (Brad Santas) (350)
  
  
• Lhasa Apso
  Zaland Power With Elegance (Belinda Beves & Nina Estatheo) (245)
  
  
• Poodle (Standard)
  Morlae Dealers Luck (Mrs S Hall & Ms S Gale) (169)
  
  
• Poodle (Miniature)
  Jenuin Vanity (Mrs J Sculac) (155)
  
  
• Poodle (Toy)
  Tresnan Tenalach In Spring (Mrs M & Mr M Uzzell) (130)
  
  
• Schipperke
  Aust Ch Monterrez Android Auto At Barragan (Graham Cruse & Neil Curwen) (186)
  
  
• Shih Tzu
  Placky Exs N No (Sue Plackett) (20)
  
  
• Tibetan Terrier
  Aust Ch Tibetoes Black Satin (P M Ellis) (231)
  
  
• Xoloitzcuintle (Miniature)
  Aust Ch Wazzat Ehecatl (K MacKay / J Dinis) (162)
  
  
• Xoloitzcuintle (Standard)
  Aust Ch Wazzat Baandido (AI) (Mrs L & Mr J Lanser / Mrs J Dinis) (195)