Rising Star of the Year 2026

Top by Group / Breed - Australian Capital Territory

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 - Australian Capital Territory
Group Leader Rising Star - Havanese
Karyme Firefly (Tracy Stewart & Gail Ransom) (141)

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

Group 2 - Terrier Group - Australian Capital Territory
Group Leader Rising Star - Irish Terrier
Kealine Chasing The Sun (K Henderson / F Van Der Linde) (105)

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

Group 3 - Gundog Group - Australian Capital Territory
Group Leader Rising Star - Spanish Water Dog
Aust Ch Helyeh Im Your Destiny RN N.SPRD (Nicole Fallon) (118)

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

Group 4 - Hound Group - Australian Capital Territory
Group Leader Rising Star - Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired)
Aust Ch Boarbadger The Botanist (Emma Parker / Nick Gouzos / Marie & Phil Merchant) (156)

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

Group 5 - Working Dog Group - Australian Capital Territory
Group Leader Rising Star - 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 Working Dog Group in Australian Capital Territory

Group 6 - Utility Group - Australian Capital Territory
Group Leader Rising Star - Cane Corso
Aust Ch Darlaja Emberwolf Of Morrigan (Miss L Opbroek) (37)

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

Group 7 - Non-Sporting Group - Australian Capital Territory
Group Leader Rising Star - Lhasa Apso
Aust Ch Amesen Dreaming Out Loud (AI) (Amesen Kennels & Miss N Archer) (106)

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