Rising Star of the Year 2026

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Toy Group in Australian Capital Territory

• Havanese
  Karyme Firefly (Tracy Stewart & Gail Ransom) (141)
  
  
• Pomeranian
  Aclier Aurora Australis At Pomfire (Ms R Dodds) (10)
  
  
• Russian Toy (Long Haired)
  Aust Ch Luxurytoypaw Octavia Denver (Annette McKay) (91)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Terrier Group in Australian Capital Territory

• Bull Terrier (Miniature)
  Lilbul Sweet Lips Wild Kiss(AI) (A Bouwman) (60)
  
  
• Irish Terrier
  Kealine Chasing The Sun (K Henderson / F Van Der Linde) (105)
  
  
• Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  Aust Ch Whyteridge Highway Star (E & L Birkeland) (14)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Gundog Group in Australian Capital Territory

• Cocker Spaniel (American)
  Landmark The White Lotus (Suzana Styles) (40)
  
  
• Cocker Spaniel
  Aust Ch Kingsway Denim And Lace (M K Kingston) (25)
  
  
• English Setter
  Eireannmada High Tea (Clive & Suzana Styles / Greg Browne) (35)
  
  
• German Shorthaired Pointer
  Ellastein Yall Aint Ready (J & A Roberts) (70)
  
  
• Golden Retriever
  Katreve Roses And Rainbows (Narelle kay) (32)
  
  
• Spanish Water Dog
  Aust Ch Helyeh Im Your Destiny RN N.SPRD (Nicole Fallon) (118)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Hound Group in Australian Capital Territory

• Dachshund (Miniature Long Haired)
  Aust Ch Polbathic Mini Dak Jamieson (Linda Stevens) (71)
  
  
• Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired)
  Aust Ch Boarbadger The Botanist (Emma Parker / Nick Gouzos / Marie & Phil Merchant) (156)
  
  
• Rhodesian Ridgeback
  Lionslea I'll Find Your Harmony (P Batten) (95)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Working Dog Group in Australian Capital Territory

• Border Collie
  Tullaview Truly Modern Miss (Mrs R Thorne & Mr C Thorne) (50)
  
  
• Dutch Shepherd Dog
  Aust Ch Darkceltic Fire Storm (Michelle Minardi) (42)
  
  
• Finnish Lapphund
  Aust Ch Aamurusko Butter Beer (Caroline Anderson & Evie Richards) (47)
  
  
• Old English Sheepdog
  Greyopal Christabella (Mark Gaukroger & Denise Lamb) (28)
  
  
• Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)
  Dawco Light Before The Dawn (AI) (Mr D P & Mrs E M Dawes) (110)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Utility Group in Australian Capital Territory

• Akita
  Ryerson Raising Hell (AI) (G Worland / J Wiltshire) (35)
  
  
• Boxer
  Boxberry Down The Witches Road (L Keogh) (20)
  
  
• Dobermann
  Aust Ch Sonza Heartbreak Hotel (J, G & H Montgomery) (36)
  
  
• Cane Corso
  Aust Ch Darlaja Emberwolf Of Morrigan (Miss L Opbroek) (37)
  
  
• Rottweiler
  Vonkonigin Prinzessin Lexi (Amy) (27)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Non-Sporting Group in Australian Capital Territory

• British Bulldog
  Majestueux Burnt By Desires (M Reardon & Ms T Cumner) (35)
  
  
• Lhasa Apso
  Aust Ch Amesen Dreaming Out Loud (AI) (Amesen Kennels & Miss N Archer) (106)
  
  
• Poodle (Standard)
  Aust Ch Zephira Midnight Delight (AI) (F Chodkiewicz) (73)
  
  
• Shih Tzu
  Placky Back In Black (Sue Plackett) (25)