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) (206)
  
  
• Australian Silky Terrier
  Karlyermai Eaze On Down (Sally Baxter) (197)
  
  
• Bichon Frise
  Mistbreeze Pop My Top (Miss Maeve Robbins-Koomen) (223)
  
  
• 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) (1025)
  
  
• Chihuahua (Long Coat)
  Aust Ch Wachowa Dior De Ela (Mrs Jennifer Watt) (564)
  
  
• Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)
  Wachowa Whos Talking Now (Mrs Jennifer Watt) (364)
  Aust Ch Primochi Im On Fire (Samantha Brown) (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) (398)
  
  
• Havanese
  Aust Ch Edinglen Where Love Begins (Michele Lincoln) (569)
  
  
• Italian Greyhound
  Piccino Head Over Heels (Fleur & Natalie Robbins / Sandy Reeve / Tina Clift) (625)
  
  
• Japanese Chin
  Alwood Kessuku (Alwood Kennels) (458)
  
  
• King Charles Spaniel
  Leisureview Mr Gumbo (Mrs K J Paul) (88)
  
  
• Lowchen
  Lowenhart Cookin Withsass (L & C Horne) (268)
  
  
• Maltese
  Aust Ch Maltice Summertime Soul Sister (Mr S & Mrs B J Standley) (773)
  
  
• Miniature Pinscher
  Malinchen Noble Lady (Mrs Diane Williams & Mr Brian Williams) (261)
  
  
• Papillon
  Felicidbess Rising Sun (Ms M Sarif) (289)
  
  
• Pekingese
  Kysapeke The World Is Yours (Touchofpeke Kennels) (627)
  
  
• Pomeranian
  Zeigen Never Say Never Again (Kim Haddon) (278)
  
  
• Pug
  Kabova Bad Influence (J Whitney) (520)
  
  
• Russian Toy (Smooth Haired)
  Luxurytoypaw Pancho (Kelly Maresse) (14)
  
  
• Russian Toy (Long Haired)
  Aust Ch Luxurytoypaw Octavia Denver (Annette McKay) (189)
  
  
• Tibetan Spaniel
  Aust Ch Byrebaer Golden Princess (Esau Rosales) (303)
  
  
• Yorkshire Terrier
  Aust Ch Jazzuki Ravishing Rick (Steven Reid) (243)

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

• Airedale Terrier
  Yeloman Nifty Yorkshire Lass (Mrs S Weatherhead) (87)
  
  
• American Staffordshire Terrier
  Aust Ch Tarandu Shadow Of The Summit (Jenny Thomson) (542)
  
  
• Australian Terrier
  Regisvista Blast From The Past (Regisvista Kennels) (401)
  
  
• Bedlington Terrier
  Aust Ch Piperdene Midnight Blu (AI) (Mr L Wright & Ms S Hill) (1862)
  
  
• Border Terrier
  Aust Ch Guilcroft Behold I Am Marcus (Mrs P & Mr G Harding) (570)
  
  
• Bull Terrier
  Aponi Icebreaker (AI) (Mrs D Peyroux) (353)
  
  
• 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) (781)
  
  
• Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  Aust Ch Firezan Tight Finnish (AI) (Annette Bowe) (1054)
  
  
• Fox Terrier (Wire)
  Bellegum Praise Be (Mrs D & Mr N Johnson) (435)
  
  
• Irish Terrier
  Aust Ch Kealine Chasing The Sun (K Henderson / F Van Der Linde) (542)
  
  
• Jack Russell Terrier
  Battlestar Taboo (Ms V E White) (422)
  
  
• Kerry Blue Terrier
  Aust Ch Regenstauf Fuel The Fire (H L Winter) (503)
  
  
• 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) (152)
  
  
• Norwich Terrier
  Dassin Red Hot And Rowdy (Ms Leisa Baker) (292)
  
  
• Parson Russell Terrier
  Am Ch Classic's Sent to Discover Downunder @ Foxbolt (Imp USA) (Miss C Taylor) (190)
  
  
• Scottish Terrier
  Dumbartons Amazing Grace (Jason Rhodes & Lynne Harwood) (525)
  
  
• Sealyham Terrier
  Aimfor Gentleman Pirate Perry (Mrs A M Jonas) (279)
  
  
• Skye Terrier
  Aust Ch Koikey Miss Tea Highroad (Derek Koina & Corina Rockey) (237)
  
  
• Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
  Shaneca Spill The Tea (Sarah Lowe) (146)
  
  
• Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  Aust Ch Capilet Cuz Jam Dnt Shake SPRD.A (S Clark) (418)
  
  
• Tenterfield Terrier
  Aust Ch Buraview Bailey (Maureen Schutt) (378)
  
  
• Welsh Terrier
  Breilla Lets Start A Riot (A Schultze) (100)
  
  
• 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) (766)
  
  
• Bracco Italiano
  Aust Ch Modica Del Regno Dei Bracchi (S Shields & T Fountaine) (150)
  
  
• Brittany
  Wameika Sparks Inthe Skye (Ward) (403)
  
  
• Chesapeake Bay Retriever
  Tenarda Xanadu (Margaret Wedgwood) (115)
  
  
• Clumber Spaniel
  Kangala White Knight (Mrs M & Mr B Lennon) (357)
  
  
• Cocker Spaniel
  Aust Ch Tarrendayle Perla Blue (Mr P Kenny & Mr A Tarca) (410)
  
  
• Curly Coated Retriever
  Aust Ch Curltriever Keepa of the Curls (Curltriever Kennels) (89)
  
  
• English Setter
  Orwin Fish R Friends Not Food (Mr R Scott & Ms A Martin) (222)
  
  
• English Springer Spaniel
  Aust Ch Fraelighte Just For Fun (Mrs M & Miss T Whitfield) (611)
  
  
• Field Spaniel
  Dawnus Are You Ready For It (S Betts) (222)
  
  
• Flat Coated Retriever
  Copperkee Dark Side Ofthe Moon (Ms D & Miss J Creagh) (220)
  
  
• German Shorthaired Pointer
  Aust Ch Demorz Dream Big Fly High (Mrs D Moran) (643)
  
  
• German Wirehaired Pointer
  Moruada Game Changer (AI) (Mrs S H Wright) (251)
  
  
• Golden Retriever
  Wysiwyg Lv The Truth (AI) (A Adamopoulos) (373)
  
  
• Gordon Setter
  Tahtan Smooth Talker (Miss Abbey Hunt) (554)
  
  
• Hungarian Vizsla
  Aust Ch Batorok Wander With Me (AI) (Ms K Kettleton) (1002)
  
  
• Irish Setter
  Aust Ch Eireannmada Remington Steele (Greg Browne) (324)
  
  
• Labrador Retriever
  Aust Ch Kirkdell Ongoing Reflection (B Jones) (772)
  
  
• Lagotto Romagnolo
  Aust Ch Glenstarz Pick Your Poison (Monika Gawen) (329)
  
  
• 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) (552)
  
  
• 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) (478)
  
  
• 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) (894)
  
  
• Azawakh
  Aust Ch Grantulla Agadez (AI) (Sheyleigh Walsh & Chantal Parratt) (35)
  
  
• Basenji
  Karamo Hey Mambo (A and C Curnick) (379)
  
  
• Basset Hound
  Calysta Coral at Cayugaridge (Leslie A Weston) (470)
  
  
• Beagle
  Lunars Home Alone (AI) (J & R Cook) (1246)
  
  
• Black and Tan Coonhound
  Roxhunters Fireworx at Darchaltan (T Hill & L Horrocks) (37)
  
  
• Borzoi
  Marakhoff Waasiliev (Marakhoff Kennels) (491)
  
  
• Dachshund (Long Haired)
  Briarmist Sabrage (L & J Black) (618)
  
  
• Dachshund (Smooth Haired)
  Aust Ch Wybrek Wroyal Treasure (Mrs Judith Kerby) (213)
  
  
• Dachshund (Wire Haired)
  Cayugaridge Clematis (Dr L A Weston) (358)
  
  
• Dachshund (Miniature Long Haired)
  Aust Ch Meinrad Sweet Annie Weiner (Deborah Rodgers) (391)
  
  
• Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired)
  Boarbadger Pretty Boy Floyd (Nick Gouzos) (650)
  
  
• Dachshund (Miniature Wire Haired)
  Aasheerdac Unser Vinzenze (Annette Johnson) (161)
  
  
• Dachshund (Rabbit Smooth Haired)
  Aust Ch Gersndach Ravencrest (Ann Bantoft & Destiny Williams) (303)
  
  
• Deerhound
  Ardtalumcu The Stars Align (AI) (Kit Simmons) (126)
  
  
• Harrier
  Aust Ch Huntzwellblu Lemon Cruiser (Ms M & Mrs J Petrulla) (471)
  
  
• Irish Wolfhound
  Whirlaway Mo Chroi Go Deo (AI) (Whirlaway) (399)
  
  
• Norwegian Elkhound
  Simpatico Violet Fire (Julie O'Brien) (501)
  
  
• Otterhound
  Szzan Avitar Blonde Bombshell (Miss L Ryan & Ms S Goodchild) (74)
  
  
• Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
  Tumtums Napoleon (Mrs S Marshall & Ms G Huikeshoven) (501)
  
  
• 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
  Juzrival Uno If Uno (Addam Barter & Lee Fletcher) (306)
  
  
• Saluki
  Aust Ch Baghdad Golden Ticket (Aaron & Makaela Chato / Paula Bockman-Chato) (766)
  
  
• Sloughi
  Grantulla Ghasaq (C Parratt) (130)
  
  
• Whippet
  Aust Ch Khayoz Summer Romance (Khayoz Kennels) (457)

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

• Australian Cattle Dog
  Aust Ch Blucalypt Fools Gold (Greg & Sharon Pinsent) (825)
  
  
• Australian Kelpie
  Aust Ch Morkerbook Ray Of Darkness (Miss S Morris) (242)
  
  
• Australian Shepherd
  Ochaye Armageddon (Mr S & Mrs K & Miss G Leslie) (494)
  
  
• Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
  Clydebrook Single Malt (Karen Hillas) (109)
  
  
• Bearded Collie
  Aust Ch Bonibraes Dont Stop Me Now (AI) (Kitimat Kennels) (723)
  
  
• Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren)
  Aust Ch Beljekali With an Xtra Shot (AI) (Kathy Prentice) (531)
  
  
• Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)
  Aust Ch Chamshep Nebraska (K McNamara) (368)
  
  
• 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) (322)
  
  
• Briard
  Narbrisse Are You Ready For It (AI) (Ms E Heller) (318)
  
  
• Collie (Rough)
  Aust Ch Mirriyuula Champagne N Clover (AI) (T & A Jenkins) (369)
  
  
• Collie (Smooth)
  Jedford Tribute (J Dally & R Ford) (256)
  
  
• 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) (716)
  
  
• German Shepherd Dog
  Aust Ch Freevale Je Ne Sais Quoi (M & C Morris) (687)
  
  
• German Shepherd Dog (Long Stock Coat)
  Aust Ch Kyndom Charisma (Kerrie Napier) (318)
  
  
• Miniature American Shepherd
  Skyefall Sweet As Truffles (Mrs V D Garcia / Mr C Gregory) (117)
  
  
• Mudi
  Ausmagyar Wraith Of Ketterdam (R J Wallace) (221)
  
  
• Norwegian Buhund
  Aust Ch Blackcombe Brye (Rachel Robinson) (28)
  Aust Ch Blackcombe Baldur at Inahook (Rachel Robinson) (28)
  
  
• Old English Sheepdog
  Aust Ch Perfu The Sorcerers Apprentice (Mr C & Mrs S & Mr J Moore) (353)
  
  
• Puli
  Rustufarion Shadow Surfer (Mrs Nicole & Mr James Ware / Mr Royson Valore) (112)
  
  
• Shetland Sheepdog
  Aust Ch Hartly Blu Rosette (Ms J L Docksey) (1190)
  
  
• Swedish Vallhund
  Aust Ch Luhund Iron Flame (R Holtkamp) (670)
  
  
• Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)
  Kalora Everyone Loves Me (R & F Holtkamp) (507)
  
  
• Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)
  Dawco Light Before The Dawn (AI) (Mr D P & Mrs E M Dawes) (839)
  
  
• White Swiss Shepherd Dog
  Kassreign New Era At Swissroyale (Dr A Kasbarian & Ms T Waddell) (217)

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

• Akita
  Shokuma The KO Queen (T Thorp / D Klingberg / W Osborn) (742)
  
  
• 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) (78)
  
  
• Boxer
  Aust Ch Hogwartz Fire Spirit (S Bryant) (945)
  
  
• Bullmastiff
  Gameguard A New Hope (Jules Freeman / Glenn Sparham / Brooke Turner) (640)
  
  
• Dobermann
  CIB-J Aust Ch Coppertop Show And Tell (Hannah MacGregor) (556)
  
  
• Dogue de Bordeaux
  Tolaanle Riff Raff (M & K Atkins) (350)
  
  
• German Pinscher
  Aust Ch Kaitler Shake N Bake (Michele Beyer) (574)
  
  
• Cane Corso
  Aust Ch Sempremio Heir To The Throne (Ashlie Cleaver) (294)
  
  
• Landseer (European Continental Type)
  Wylah Sea of Tranqillity (AI) (Sally McDowell) (70)
  
  
• 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) (683)
  
  
• Portuguese Water Dog
  Aust Ch Arcticpalace Ocen Sophisticatn (C & R Foster) (613)
  
  
• Pyrenean Mountain Dog
  Gorvin Azelea (Peta Flanagan) (286)
  
  
• Rottweiler
  Alchemy Bunnie Does Jelly Roll (Alchemy Kennels) (512)
  
  
• Samoyed
  Aust Ch Airebis Time to Celebrate (Mrs J Mr G & Miss Kellie Hughes) (890)
  
  
• Schnauzer
  Aust Ch Keeravale Hot Like Sunrise (Kim Martin) (255)
  
  
• Schnauzer (Miniature)
  Aust Ch Yodaharquinn Hollywood Diva (K K Grigg) (625)
  
  
• Shiba Inu
  Aust Ch Kortmar Idreamofjeannie (Lyne Browning) (616)
  
  
• Siberian Husky
  Aust Ch Articpride Cherry On Top (Mr R & Mrs B Loyd & T Tattersall) (940)
  
  
• St Bernard
  Aust Ch Beamzstar Mr Brightside (M D & J M Ross) (180)
  
  
• Yakutian Laika
  Aust Ch Indianspirit Poes Ghost HT RA 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) (729)
  
  
• British Bulldog
  Aust Ch Celticpryde Spite And Malice (R & E Ryan) (291)
  
  
• Chow Chow
  Aust Ch Chowleigh Turbo Charged at Spurcius (Spurcius Kennels) (980)
  
  
• Dalmatian
  Jendally Catch Me If You Can (AI) (J, N & T Delmenico) (670)
  
  
• French Bulldog
  Aust Ch Jonhah Uv Been Thunderstruck (AI) (Karen Allcorn) (442)
  
  
• German Spitz (Mittel)
  Borasus Forever Troupers Girl (Miss K Innes) (323)
  
  
• Great Dane
  Aust Ch Danefred A Star Is Born (Frieda Clifton) (702)
  
  
• Japanese Spitz
  Puddleducky Angel Heart (Jane H Buckland) (464)
  
  
• Keeshond
  Aust Ch Rymiska Most Wanted (Tracey Parker & Liza Cassidy) (849)
  
  
• Lhasa Apso
  Aust Ch Amesen Shots Fired (AI) (Amesen Kennels) (1884)
  
  
• Peruvian Hairless Dog (Large)
  Aust Ch Waraqucha Cha Cha Changes (K Torney & K Gilmer) (110)
  
  
• Peruvian Hairless Dog (Medium)
  Xioma Royal Flush (Angela Libimoff) (107)
  
  
• Peruvian Hairless Dog (Small)
  Calato Cusi Perro (Donalee Ikin) (148)
  
  
• Poodle (Standard)
  Morlae Dealers Luck (Mrs S Hall & Ms S Gale) (510)
  
  
• 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) (437)
  
  
• Shar Pei
  Aust Ch Ayzsa Slam Dunkin Starr Dust (AI) (W & J Walloscheck) (327)
  
  
• Shih Tzu
  Aust Ch Tzutique The Royal Flush (Robyn Hawke) (458)
  
  
• Tibetan Terrier
  Aust Ch Tibetoes Black Satin (P M Ellis) (450)
  
  
• Xoloitzcuintle (Miniature)
  Aust Ch Wazzat Ehecatl (K MacKay / J Dinis) (308)
  
  
• Xoloitzcuintle (Standard)
  Aust Ch Wazzat Bartalome (Justine Boreham / Jacqi Dinis) (887)