Rising Star of the Year 2026

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

• Affenpinscher
  Koikey Whimsi Goth (Derek Koina & Corina Rockey) (153)
  
  
• Australian Silky Terrier
  Karlyermai Eaze On Down (Sally Baxter) (170)
  
  
• Bichon Frise
  Mistbreeze Pop My Top (Miss Maeve Robbins-Koomen) (202)
  
  
• Biewer Terrier
  Countrychi Aces Wild (Rhumderry Kennels) (5)
  
  
• Bolognese
  Aust Ch Kiseki Warrior Legend (R J & P A Osmachenko & Ms L E McArthur) (158)
  
  
• Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
  Aust Ch Brades Joyride (AI) (Vanessa P) (895)
  
  
• Chihuahua (Long Coat)
  Aust Ch Wachowa Dior De Ela (Mrs Jennifer Watt) (511)
  
  
• Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)
  Wachowa Whos Talking Now (Mrs Jennifer Watt) (364)
  
  
• Chinese Crested Dog
  Aust Ch Casmai One Last Fling (Cassie Hatfield & Jan Anderson) (518)
  
  
• English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan)
  Aust Ch Antrimlodge Doris Plum RN (Megan E Browning) (301)
  
  
• Griffon Bruxellois
  Aust Ch Swedndreams Genesis at Lochtay N.SPRD (R J & K A Bell) (337)
  
  
• Havanese
  Aust Ch Edinglen Where Love Begins (Michele Lincoln) (542)
  
  
• Italian Greyhound
  Piccino Head Over Heels (Fleur & Natalie Robbins / Sandy Reeve / Tina Clift) (586)
  
  
• Japanese Chin
  Alwood Kessuku (Alwood Kennels) (433)
  
  
• King Charles Spaniel
  Leisureview Mr Gumbo (Mrs K J Paul) (88)
  
  
• Lowchen
  Lowenhart Cookin Withsass (L & C Horne) (210)
  
  
• Maltese
  Aust Ch Maltice Summertime Soul Sister (Mr S & Mrs B J Standley) (693)
  
  
• Miniature Pinscher
  Malinchen Noble Lady (Mrs Diane Williams & Mr Brian Williams) (221)
  
  
• Papillon
  Carais Casanova (Kennoway Kennels) (273)
  
  
• Pekingese
  Kysapeke The World Is Yours (Touchofpeke Kennels) (545)
  
  
• Pomeranian
  Theano Im Still Standing (Keith Richardson) (274)
  
  
• Pug
  Kabova Legends Are Made (AI) (Aimee Wasley) (467)
  
  
• Russian Toy (Smooth Haired)
  Luxurytoypaw Pancho (Kelly Maresse) (14)
  
  
• Russian Toy (Long Haired)
  Aust Ch Luxurytoypaw Octavia Denver (Annette McKay) (161)
  
  
• Tibetan Spaniel
  Aust Ch Byrebaer Golden Princess (Esau Rosales) (289)
  
  
• Yorkshire Terrier
  Aust Ch Jazzuki Ravishing Rick (Steven Reid) (236)

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

• Airedale Terrier
  Merriedale Pearl Annie (Merridy Munn & Sheridan Hunt) (45)
  
  
• American Staffordshire Terrier
  Aust Ch Tarandu Shadow Of The Summit (Jenny Thomson) (463)
  
  
• Australian Terrier
  Regisvista Blast From The Past (Regisvista Kennels) (401)
  
  
• Bedlington Terrier
  Aust Ch Piperdene Midnight Blu (AI) (Mr L Wright & Ms S Hill) (1688)
  
  
• Border Terrier
  Aust Ch Guilcroft Behold I Am Marcus (Mrs P & Mr G Harding) (506)
  
  
• Bull Terrier
  Aponi Icebreaker (AI) (Mrs D Peyroux) (205)
  
  
• Bull Terrier (Miniature)
  Aust Sup Ch Bullacktiv Cheat Codes ROM N.SPRD (N, P & A Zullo & H Pinker) (564)
  
  
• Cairn Terrier
  Aust Ch Joymont Solitary Man (Cathy Scotton) (670)
  
  
• Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  Aust Ch Firezan Tight Finnish (AI) (Annette Bowe) (780)
  
  
• Fox Terrier (Wire)
  Bellegum Praise Be (Mrs D & Mr N Johnson) (416)
  
  
• Irish Terrier
  Kealine Chasing The Sun (K Henderson / F Van Der Linde) (305)
  
  
• Jack Russell Terrier
  Aust Ch Battlestar Brotherhood Alliance (Ms V E White) (368)
  
  
• Kerry Blue Terrier
  Regenstauf Fuel The Fire (H L Winter) (393)
  
  
• Lakeland Terrier
  Upinair Shapeshifter (Kerrie Miller) (293)
  
  
• Manchester Terrier
  Aust Ch Cathasaigh Above The Clouds (AI) (Mrs A Shevchenko) (87)
  
  
• Norfolk Terrier
  Aust Ch Mazberg Dress Circle (M Berg) (124)
  
  
• Norwich Terrier
  Dassin Red Hot And Rowdy (Ms Leisa Baker) (175)
  
  
• Parson Russell Terrier
  Am Ch Classic's Sent to Discover Downunder @ Foxbolt (Imp USA) (Miss C Taylor) (183)
  
  
• Scottish Terrier
  Dumbartons Amazing Grace (Jason Rhodes & Lynne Harwood) (230)
  
  
• Sealyham Terrier
  Aimfor Gentleman Pirate Perry (Mrs A M Jonas) (211)
  
  
• Skye Terrier
  Aust Ch Koikey Miss Tea Highroad (Derek Koina & Corina Rockey) (237)
  
  
• Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
  Shaneca Spill The Tea (Sarah Lowe) (101)
  
  
• Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  Aust Ch Capilet Cuz Jam Dnt Shake SPRD.A (S Clark) (364)
  
  
• Tenterfield Terrier
  Aust Ch Buraview Bailey (Maureen Schutt) (378)
  
  
• West Highland White Terrier
  Tarrilli Watchtha Gossip Begin (AI) (Mrs R Weber) (295)

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

• Cocker Spaniel (American)
  Aust Ch Azel Princess Royal (Rebecca Pandelis & E V Gordon - Pandelis) (665)
  
  
• Bracco Italiano
  Modica Del Regno Dei Bracchi (S Shields & T Fountaine) (150)
  
  
• Brittany
  Wameika Sparks Inthe Skye (Ward) (367)
  
  
• Chesapeake Bay Retriever
  Tenarda Xanadu (Margaret Wedgwood) (88)
  
  
• Clumber Spaniel
  Kangala White Knight (Mrs M & Mr B Lennon) (315)
  
  
• Cocker Spaniel
  Aust Ch Tarrendayle Perla Blue (Mr P Kenny & Mr A Tarca) (377)
  
  
• Curly Coated Retriever
  Aust Ch Curltriever Keepa of the Curls (Curltriever Kennels) (89)
  
  
• 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) (566)
  
  
• Field Spaniel
  Dawnus Are You Ready For It (S Betts) (205)
  
  
• Flat Coated Retriever
  Copperkee Dark Side Ofthe Moon (Ms D & Miss J Creagh) (184)
  
  
• German Shorthaired Pointer
  Aust Ch Demorz Dream Big Fly High (Mrs D Moran) (576)
  
  
• German Wirehaired Pointer
  Moruada Game Changer (AI) (Mrs S H Wright) (195)
  
  
• Golden Retriever
  Santamaria Never Enough (Dianne Lee) (299)
  
  
• Gordon Setter
  Tahtan Smooth Talker (Miss Abbey Hunt) (347)
  
  
• Hungarian Vizsla
  Aust Ch Batorok Wander With Me (AI) (Ms K Kettleton) (941)
  
  
• Irish Setter
  Aust Ch Eireannmada Remington Steele (Greg Browne) (295)
  
  
• Labrador Retriever
  Aust Ch Kirkdell Ongoing Reflection (B Jones) (656)
  
  
• Lagotto Romagnolo
  Rayvale Thanks For Playing (Jade Morse-Roberts & Judith Nolan) (308)
  
  
• Murray River Retriever
  Tenarda Bound For The USA (M P Wedgwood) (49)
  
  
• Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
  Aust Ch Micmaq Isnt She Lovely (Mrs C Turnbull & Mrs K Walker) (97)
  
  
• Pointer
  Aust Sup Ch Tintookie Always On Point (Mr A Reid & Mr G Munro) (789)
  
  
• Spanish Water Dog
  Aust Ch Helyeh Im Your Destiny RN N.SPRD (Nicole Fallon) (430)
  
  
• Weimaraner
  Aust Ch Lukedom Show Me The Starz At Poshvwei (AI) RN CCD (Jessie Hughes) (474)
  
  
• Weimaraner (Long-haired)
  Aust Ch Marweidi Chasing A Scandal (AI) (Elke Prehn) (198)
  
  
• Welsh Springer Spaniel
  Goldmaid Play The Game (AI) (D & L Meagher) (442)
  
  
• Wirehaired Slovakian Pointer
  Aust Ch Panoply Models The Future (B S Barrs) (38)

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

• Afghan Hound
  Aust Ch Ericcha Espresso Trooper (AI) (Erin Bray) (745)
  
  
• Azawakh
  Aust Ch Grantulla Agadez (AI) (Sheyleigh Walsh & Chantal Parratt) (35)
  
  
• Basenji
  Karamo Hey Mambo (A and C Curnick) (252)
  
  
• Basset Hound
  Calysta Coral at Cayugaridge (Leslie A Weston) (421)
  
  
• Beagle
  Lunars Home Alone (AI) (J & R Cook) (956)
  
  
• Black and Tan Coonhound
  Roxhunters Fireworx at Darchaltan (T Hill & L Horrocks) (37)
  
  
• Borzoi
  Marakhoff Waasiliev (Marakhoff Kennels) (436)
  
  
• Dachshund (Long Haired)
  Briarmist Sabrage (L & J Black) (456)
  
  
• 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) (258)
  
  
• Dachshund (Miniature Long Haired)
  Aust Ch Meinrad Sweet Annie Weiner (Deborah Rodgers) (359)
  
  
• Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired)
  Boarbadger Pretty Boy Floyd (Nick Gouzos) (598)
  
  
• Dachshund (Miniature Wire Haired)
  Aust Ch Aasheerdac Unser Wilma (Mrs A D Johnson) (130)
  
  
• Dachshund (Rabbit Smooth Haired)
  Aust Ch Gersndach Ravencrest (Ann Bantoft & Destiny Williams) (282)
  
  
• Deerhound
  Ardtalumcu The Stars Align (AI) (Kit Simmons) (126)
  
  
• Harrier
  Aust Ch Huntzwellblu Lemon Cruiser (Ms M & Mrs J Petrulla) (416)
  
  
• Irish Wolfhound
  Whirlaway Mo Chroi Go Deo (AI) (Whirlaway) (399)
  
  
• Norwegian Elkhound
  Simpatico Violet Fire (Julie O'Brien) (435)
  
  
• Otterhound
  Szzan Avitar Blonde Bombshell (Miss L Ryan & Ms S Goodchild) (74)
  
  
• Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
  Tumtums Napoleon (Mrs S Marshall & Ms G Huikeshoven) (484)
  
  
• 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 L & Mrs B McVilly) (276)
  
  
• Saluki
  Baghdad Golden Ticket (Aaron & Makaela Chato / Paula Bockman-Chato) (766)
  
  
• Sloughi
  Grantulla Ghasaq (C Parratt) (130)
  
  
• Whippet
  Shawthing Reece Lightning (Vicki Shaw) (422)

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

• Australian Cattle Dog
  Dreamheel Royal Avalon (Alan & Robyn Spargo) (539)
  
  
• Australian Kelpie
  Aust Ch Morkerbook Ray Of Darkness (Miss S Morris) (225)
  
  
• Australian Shepherd
  Aust Ch Oshara Born To Perform At Ochaye (J Avila / S Corker / T & B Thomas) (350)
  
  
• Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
  Clydebrook Single Malt (Karen Hillas) (109)
  
  
• Bearded Collie
  Aust Ch Bonibraes Dont Stop Me Now (AI) (Kitimat Kennels) (697)
  
  
• Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren)
  Aust Ch Beljekali With an Xtra Shot (AI) (Kathy Prentice) (483)
  
  
• Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)
  Aust Ch Chamshep Nebraska (K McNamara) (291)
  
  
• 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) (295)
  
  
• Briard
  Narbrisse Are You Ready For It (AI) (Ms E Heller) (291)
  
  
• Collie (Rough)
  Barcoo Leavamesage Nooneshome (Marie Almond) (310)
  
  
• Collie (Smooth)
  Jedford Tribute (J Dally & R Ford) (214)
  
  
• Dutch Shepherd Dog
  Aust Ch Darkceltic Fire Storm (Michelle Minardi) (167)
  
  
• Finnish Lapphund
  Aust Ch Theldaroy Plenty Totalkabout At Waldwiese (AI) N.SPRD (Waldwiese Kennels) (603)
  
  
• German Shepherd Dog
  Aust Ch Freevale Je Ne Sais Quoi (M & C Morris) (508)
  
  
• German Shepherd Dog (Long Stock Coat)
  Aust Ch Kyndom Charisma (Kerrie Napier) (300)
  
  
• Miniature American Shepherd
  Boargully Oceans Holly (Mrs R Stokes) (68)
  
  
• Mudi
  Ausmagyar Wraith Of Ketterdam (R J Wallace) (187)
  
  
• Norwegian Buhund
  Aust Ch Blackcombe Brye (Rachel Robinson) (28)
  Aust Ch Blackcombe Baldur at Inahook (Rachel Robinson) (28)
  
  
• Old English Sheepdog
  Perfu The Sorcerers Apprentice (Mr C & Mrs S & Mr J Moore) (301)
  
  
• Puli
  Rustufarion Shadow Surfer (Mrs Nicole & Mr James Ware / Mr Royson Valore) (112)
  
  
• Shetland Sheepdog
  Aust Ch Hartly Blu Rosette (Ms J L Docksey) (1155)
  
  
• Swedish Vallhund
  Aust Ch Luhund Iron Flame (R Holtkamp) (577)
  
  
• Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)
  Aust Ch Harrydaisy Blue Rosette At Jeninda (Melinda Mills) (430)
  
  
• Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)
  Dawco Light Before The Dawn (AI) (Mr D P & Mrs E M Dawes) (674)
  
  
• White Swiss Shepherd Dog
  Aust Ch Clarelly Man After Midnight at Krydatzky (Ms J Kelly & Ms C Van der Wolde) (209)

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

• Akita
  Shokuma The KO Queen (T Thorp / D Klingberg / W Osborn) (625)
  
  
• Alaskan Malamute
  Chimo Arctic Summit Denali (J Heard / T Syme / E Levette) (434)
  
  
• Bernese Mountain Dog
  Aust Ch Cloudforest Quesadilla (Ms S Holmes & Mr S & Mrs C Eastley) (392)
  
  
• Russian Black Terrier
  Tvorimir Yasnaya Polyana (Natasha Sadykova) (65)
  
  
• Boxer
  Aust Ch Hogwartz Fire Spirit (S Bryant) (900)
  
  
• Bullmastiff
  Aust Ch Nightquest Double O Seven (Mrs M & Miss Edwards) (509)
  
  
• Dobermann
  Aust Ch Coppertop Show And Tell (Hannah MacGregor) (542)
  
  
• Dogue de Bordeaux
  Tolaanle Riff Raff (M & K Atkins) (322)
  
  
• German Pinscher
  Aust Ch Kaitler Shake N Bake (Michele Beyer) (516)
  
  
• Cane Corso
  Aust Ch Sempremio Heir To The Throne (Ashlie Cleaver) (246)
  
  
• Landseer (European Continental Type)
  Wylah Sea of Wisdom (AI) (Ms H Floyd) (40)
  
  
• Leonberger
  Glamourford You Heard Me (AI) (Mr G McLeod & Miss B Bieleny) (21)
  
  
• Mastiff
  Tupanoshadez Queen Rhaenyra (Joellen Hall) (7)
  
  
• Neapolitan Mastiff
  Aust Ch Wrinklemania Lil Boo Thang (K Watton) (349)
  
  
• Newfoundland
  Aust Ch Apalie Hold My Beer (AI) (Melissa Fraser) (642)
  
  
• Portuguese Water Dog
  Arcticpalace Ocen Sophisticatn (C & R Foster) (529)
  
  
• Pyrenean Mountain Dog
  Gorvin Azelea (Peta Flanagan) (217)
  
  
• Rottweiler
  Alchemy Bunnie Does Jelly Roll (Alchemy Kennels) (500)
  
  
• Samoyed
  Aust Ch Airebis Time to Celebrate (Mrs J Mr G & Miss Kellie Hughes) (848)
  
  
• Schnauzer
  Keeravale Hot Like Sunrise (Kim Martin) (195)
  
  
• Schnauzer (Miniature)
  Aust Ch Yodaharquinn Hollywood Diva (K K Grigg) (593)
  
  
• Shiba Inu
  Kortmar Idreamofjeannie (Lyne Browning) (517)
  
  
• Siberian Husky
  Aust Ch Articpride Cherry On Top (Mr R & Mrs B Loyd & T Tattersall) (931)
  
  
• St Bernard
  Beamzstar Mr Brightside (M D & J M Ross) (159)
  
  
• 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
  Aust Ch Strongstorm Cowboy Up (L & K Kavanagh) (645)
  
  
• British Bulldog
  Celticpryde Spite And Malice (R & E Ryan) (264)
  
  
• Chow Chow
  Chowleigh Turbo Charged at Spurcius (Chowleigh Kennels) (791)
  
  
• Dalmatian
  Jendally Catch Me If You Can (AI) (J, N & T Delmenico) (580)
  
  
• French Bulldog
  Aust Ch Jonhah Uv Been Thunderstruck (AI) (Karen Allcorn) (392)
  
  
• German Spitz (Mittel)
  Borasus Forever Troupers Girl (Miss K Innes) (182)
  
  
• Great Dane
  Aust Ch Danefred A Star Is Born (Frieda Clifton) (681)
  
  
• Japanese Spitz
  Puddleducky Angel Heart (Jane H Buckland) (464)
  
  
• Keeshond
  Aust Ch Rymiska Most Wanted (Tracey Parker & Liza Cassidy) (779)
  
  
• Lhasa Apso
  Aust Ch Amesen Shots Fired (AI) (Amesen Kennels) (1584)
  
  
• Peruvian Hairless Dog (Large)
  Aust Ch Waraqucha Cha Cha Changes (K Torney & K Gilmer) (100)
  
  
• Peruvian Hairless Dog (Medium)
  Xioma Royal Flush (Angela Libimoff) (21)
  
  
• Peruvian Hairless Dog (Small)
  Calato Cusi Perro (Donalee Ikin) (134)
  
  
• Poodle (Standard)
  Morlae Dealers Luck (Mrs S Hall & Ms S Gale) (490)
  
  
• Poodle (Miniature)
  Myflair Just Fire And Flames (Mrs P Barton) (284)
  
  
• Poodle (Toy)
  Montaires Madame Mintie (Mrs J L Mackenzie) (408)
  
  
• Schipperke
  Aust Ch Monterrez Android Auto At Barragan (Graham Cruse & Neil Curwen) (345)
  
  
• Shar Pei
  Aust Ch Ayzsa Slam Dunkin Starr Dust (AI) (W & J Walloscheck) (282)
  
  
• Shih Tzu
  Aust Ch Tzutique The Royal Flush (Robyn Hawke) (358)
  
  
• Tibetan Terrier
  Aust Ch Tibetoes Black Satin (P M Ellis) (351)
  
  
• Xoloitzcuintle (Miniature)
  Aust Ch Wazzat Ehecatl (K MacKay / J Dinis) (258)
  
  
• Xoloitzcuintle (Standard)
  Aust Ch Wazzat Bartalome (Justine Boreham / Jacqi Dinis) (821)