Rising Star of the Year 2025

Top by Group / Breed - North Island

The Rising Star of the Year 2025 showcases the up and coming youngsters on the show scene (up to 24 months of age).

Group 1 - Toy Group - North Island
Group Leader Rising Star - Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)
NZ Ch Salinacruz Sharp And Smart (Y Tester) (440)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Toy Group in North Island

Group 2 - Terrier Group - North Island
Group Leader Rising Star - Bull Terrier
Lobelia's Gangsta Queen B is Royale-Tay (Mr Ben Taylor) (679)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Terrier Group in North Island

Group 3 - Gundog Group - North Island
Group Leader Rising Star - Flat Coated Retriever
NZ Ch Annaglyn Czech Mate AI (S Black & R Annand) (1140)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Gundog Group in North Island

Group 4 - Hound Group - North Island
Group Leader Rising Star - Whippet
NZ Ch Arjuna Rebel Rebel (Libby Clarke) (718)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Hound Group in North Island

Group 5 - Working Dog Group - North Island
Group Leader Rising Star - Bearded Collie
NZ Ch Lyntree Star Chaser (Penny Brooks & Murray Brooks) (794)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Working Dog Group in North Island

Group 6 - Utility Group - North Island
Group Leader Rising Star - Samoyed
Samayah Galaxy Defender (AI) (A Andrew & L Abramich) (441)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Utility Group in North Island

Group 7 - Non-Sporting Group - North Island
Group Leader Rising Star - Bulldog
Ngakautoa Cant Forget Dre (Chad Kerapa) (560)

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