Rising Star of the Year 2026

Top by Group / Breed - Queensland

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 - Queensland
Group Leader Rising Star - Maltese
Aust Ch Maltice Summertime Soul Sister (Mr S & Mrs B J Standley) (434)

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

Group 2 - Terrier Group - Queensland
Group Leader Rising Star - Bedlington Terrier
Aust Ch Piperdene Midnight Blu (AI) (Mr L Wright & Ms S Hill) (868)

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

Group 3 - Gundog Group - Queensland
Group Leader Rising Star - Hungarian Vizsla
Batorok Wander With Me (AI) (Ms K Kettleton) (464)

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

Group 4 - Hound Group - Queensland
Group Leader Rising Star - Beagle
Aust Ch Lunars Home Alone (AI) (J & R Cook) (370)

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

Group 5 - Working Dog Group - Queensland
Group Leader Rising Star - Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren)
Aust Ch Beljekali With an Xtra Shot (AI) (Kathy Prentice) (353)

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

Group 6 - Utility Group - Queensland
Group Leader Rising Star - Boxer
Aust Ch Hogwartz Fire Spirit (S Bryant) (451)

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

Group 7 - Non-Sporting Group - Queensland
Group Leader Rising Star - Great Dane
Dymondebrand Shewants Dadiddly (Nicole Brandon) (225)

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