Rising Star of the Year 2026

Top by Group / Breed - South 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 - South Australia
Group Leader Rising Star - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Aust Ch Brades Joyride (AI) (Vanessa P) (889)

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

Group 2 - Terrier Group - South Australia
Group Leader Rising Star - Fox Terrier (Smooth)
Aust Ch Firezan The Darkside (Sandra Potts & Selina Collins) (455)

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

Group 3 - Gundog Group - South Australia
Group Leader Rising Star - Cocker Spaniel (American)
Aust Ch Azel Royal Scandal (Azel Kennels) (617)

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

Group 4 - Hound Group - South Australia
Group Leader Rising Star - Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired)
Boarbadger Pretty Boy Floyd (Nick Gouzos) (598)

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

Group 5 - Working Dog Group - South Australia
Group Leader Rising Star - Finnish Lapphund
Aust Ch Theldaroy Plenty Totalkabout At Waldwiese (AI) N.SPRD (Waldwiese Kennels) (589)

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

Group 6 - Utility Group - South Australia
Group Leader Rising Star - Akita
Shokuma The KO Queen (T Thorp / D Klingberg / W Osborn) (625)

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

Group 7 - Non-Sporting Group - South 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 South Australia