Curly Comms
CCRC February Open Show & AGM, 8 February 2025
Entries are now closed, and the numbers are in for our Open Show, 47 Dogs, making 56 Entries, plus 5 NFC.
The show opens at 10.00am, our AGM starts 10.30am, and judging starts 11.30am. We welcome our judge, breed specialist, Dawn Hall (Ghilgrange). Yearbooks will be available, also there will be our fabulous Club Shop, and the Club Raffle/Tombola – all prize donations gratefully received.
Hope to see you all there…
CCRC Breed Appreciation Day & MCE, 15 May 2025
The Curly Coated Retriever Club is hosting a Breed Appreciation Day & MCE at SKC – Scottish Kennel Club Championship Show, on Gundog Day. Held at The Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh. All enquiries should be directed to our Breed Education Co-ordinator Leslie Bain
Isle Of Ely Canine Society, 1 February 2025
Judge: Colette Perkins (Brent/Silkridge)
Puppy (3,2)
1 CLACK, Mr & Mrs Stephen & Elaine & BATLLE-HUNTER, Mrs Lyn, & EDDERY, Mr Edward, Krisbos Leonidas With Molokain (IKC), BOB & BP, also winning Puppy Group 3 under judge Tim Ball.
Junior (1,1)
Post Graduate (2,1)
1 CLACK, Mr & Mrs Stephen & Elaine, EDDERY, Mr Edward, Epsilon Adhara At Molokain
Open (2,1)
1 CLACK, Mr & Mrs Stephen & Elaine & EDDERY, Mr Edward, Molokain Hocus Pocus, RBOB
Wigan & District Canine Society, 1 February 2025
Judge: Daniela Tranquada
AVNSC Gundog
Post Graduate (7/3)
2 Mr R Disley, Firecurl Redwing
Upperward Of Lanarkshire Canine Society, 2 February 2025
Judge: Ms Karen McFarlane (Bluebraes)
Open (3,1)
1 BAIN, Mr L & BAIN, Mrs D & BAIN, Mr M, Crimblescurl Time To Tango At Wenichones JW, BOB
2 CUMMINGS, Mrs J, Molokain Enchanted One
Also To Note
Gundog Breeds Association Of Scotland Top Dog Competition, 1 February 2025
Mr L Bain, Mrs D Bain & Mr M Bain, Blue – Crimblescurl Time To Tango At Wenichones JW, reached the last 16. This was her 3rd year qualifying for the event.
Coatbridge, Airdrie & District Canine Club, 2 February 2025
AV Gundog NSC
Judge: Kelly Jenkinson (Eastriding)
Mrs Jean Cummings, Nova – Molokain Enchanted One, shortlisted out of 22
We have two Club members with exciting achievements to announce this week…..
Dog Grooming
Agnes Murphy (Silvora) has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for services to Dog Grooming.
At The International Grooming Conference she received the Liz Paul Lifetime Achievement Award, voted for by groomers.
Agnes started her grooming journey in 1984. She did her first grooming competition in the late 80’s, and has won first places grooming gundogs, terriers and poodles. At Intergroom in New Jersey she won a Gold Medal with a hand stripped Scottie and won the Cardinal Crystal Award for International Groomer of the Year. Agnes also judges at Grooming Competitions both here and abroad. She has shown and groomed Curlies, Irish and English Setters, American Cockers and Poodles. She started Scotgroom Training School in 1998 and retired in December 2024 after 40 years.
Dog Training
Mechelle Jacques (Curlabull) has been accepted into the prestigious International Animal Behaviour Training College list of approved instructors. The IABTC is overseen by Angela White, who is internationally respected in the world of dog training and the author of many dog training books. Mechelle is so pleased to be in the company of many of the country’s top trainers on the IABTC list.
Huge Congratulations to you both!
The Working Curly
Kennel Club Working Gundog Certificate Day (Dummies), 2 March 2025 (Nottinghamshire).
This is open to Any Variety Gundog or Gundog x gundog, however they must be registered with the kennel club either pedigree or activity register.
The day will start with a welcome and discussion, followed by training session with A Panel judges and experienced Assessors going through some aspects of what is expected. After a break you will then undertake the assessment. Cost £50 training only or £75 training and wgc.
For more details PM Gundog Girls Brand or phone 07891232316.
Gundog Breeds Association Of Scotland, 16 November 2024
Judge: Gudrun Brunnström, (Moonstruck), Sweden, her critique is available on here the Show Results page.
GBAS, 16 November 2024
Wilholme Junior Stakes
Judge: Hilary Male
Class 500 AVGJB (9 Entries) Abs: 4
2nd: 446 CLACK, Mr & Mrs Stephen & Elaine & EDDERY, Mr Edward Epsilon Adhara At Molokain JW – Balanced bitch who appealed for breed type, correct wedge shaped feminine head, strong clean neck into correct front assembly, straight well boned forelegs leading to tight feet, deep chested, well sprung ribs, moderate rear end, moved soundly.
Young Kennel Club Members Stakes
Judge: Hilary Male
Class 513 YKC G (13 Entries) Abs: 6
1st: 443 CLACK, Mr & Mrs Stephen & Elaine & BATLLE-HUNTER, Mrs Lynda & EDDERY, Mr Edward Krisbos Leonidas With Molokain (IKC) – 7 months old dog who is just right for age, Good head and body proportions for age, held his topline on the move, correct tailset and carriage, coat of crisp curls, moved soundly and was handled well.
South West Scotland Gundog Association, 10 November 2024
Judge: Tom Gorrian (Donsudale/Querdon)
Open (3/1)
1 Todd, Mr David & A Batlle Md Rahman, Jeweller’s Pride Jurajska Gwiazda (IMP POL), – upstanding male dog showing elegance and strength, correct wedge-shaped head with lovely black nose, correct in eye colour and shape, ears just above eye level, strong in neck with slight arch, legs placed well under body, chest deep and well sprung, strong and level topline, strong muscular rear quarters. Tail carried level on the move and moved with powerful gate around the ring. Coat correct with tight curl. Best of Breed
2 Cummings, Mrs Jean, Molokain Enchanted One – another 5-year-old with correct head although preferred 1, strong in neck and front quarters, body of good proportions, level in topline with good rear muscled quarters. Moved with good extension.
