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 Brades Joyride (AI) (Vanessa P) (895)

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) (1688)

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

Group 3 - Gundog Group - Australia
Group Leader Rising Star - Hungarian Vizsla
Aust Ch Batorok Wander With Me (AI) (Ms K Kettleton) (941)

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

Group 4 - Hound Group - Australia
Group Leader Rising Star - Beagle
Lunars Home Alone (AI) (J & R Cook) (956)

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) (1155)

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

Group 6 - Utility Group - Australia
Group Leader Rising Star - Siberian Husky
Aust Ch Articpride Cherry On Top (Mr R & Mrs B Loyd & T Tattersall) (931)

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) (1584)

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