Rising Star of the Year 2026

Top by Group / Breed - New Zealand

The Rising Star of the Year 2026 showcases the up and coming youngsters on the show scene (up to 24 months of age).

Group 1 - Toy Group - New Zealand
Group Leader Rising Star - Japanese Chin
NZ Ch Kino Spanner In The Works (Cathy Garvey-Webb) (295)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Toy Group in New Zealand

Group 2 - Terrier Group - New Zealand
Group Leader Rising Star - Bull Terrier
NZ Ch Lobelia's Gangsta Queen B is Royale-Tay ROM (Mr Ben Taylor) (519)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Terrier Group in New Zealand

Group 3 - Gundog Group - New Zealand
Group Leader Rising Star - English Springer Spaniel
Wybourne Rivers Royal Kisses (Kelly Clement) (575)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Gundog Group in New Zealand

Group 4 - Hound Group - New Zealand
Group Leader Rising Star - Whippet
Arcon Red Silhouette (Anita Henderson) (255)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Hound Group in New Zealand

Group 5 - Working Dog Group - New Zealand
Group Leader Rising Star - Bouvier des Flandres
NZ Ch Bon Idees Yes Sir I Can Boogie at Flandresfarm (Imp USA) (T D Lawrence & A Motta) (303)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Working Dog Group in New Zealand

Group 6 - Utility Group - New Zealand
Group Leader Rising Star - Boxer
NZ Ch Kadence Stryke It (Aynsley Downie) (246)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Utility Group in New Zealand

Group 7 - Non-Sporting Group - New Zealand
Group Leader Rising Star - Dalmatian
NZ Ch Cristabo Slave To Love (Carla Peck) (355)

Top Rising Star for each breed in the Non-Sporting Group in New Zealand