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Insights Series, 29 October 2026, Online at 7pm
Breeding & Semen Collection
Welcome to the third instalment of our Insights Series! This month, we are thrilled to bring you an exclusive look into the world of canine reproduction, semen collection, and artificial insemination (AI). Hosted by the expert Linda Mylne of Animal Breed Care in Dunbar, Scotland, this promises to be a thoroughly engaging and informative evening covering all aspects of canine breeding and reproduction.
The event is free for club members and just £5 for non-members. To secure your spot and register your interest, please contact Carol directly at Carol Johnstone or via messenger. Don’t miss out on this fantastic learning opportunity!
Breed Representation at Autumn Show & Horse Trials, Ardingly, 26 & 27 September 2026
The Autumn Show & Game Fair and the South of England Horse Trials were back together as one fantastic event, at the South of England Showground, West Sussex.
Rachel Arnold told us,
‘It was the last event on the calendar at South of England Autumn Show and Horse Trials with the Working Minority Retriever Club. Representing the Curlies were James Dobson with Kopis on Saturday, Beverley Snudden with Olive on Sunday, and Gill Boorman with Austin for the whole weekend. The Curlies took part in demos with a wider group and met their adoring public. This show is the last one of the year and has a bit of a party feel to it. The demo is the largest one of the year and always goes down well with lots going on, testing the skills of both dog and handler. I wasn’t there this year so Kopis never got to show off his working fully as James doesn’t work him, but Gill, Austin, Beverley and Olive certainly filled the gap. The events start up again at Easter with Thame Country Show in Oxfordshire. In the meantime, all the Curlies that have taken part will now be busy working shoots up and down the country, doing what they love and do best.‘
Curly Club Shows – Judges Ballot
Emails were sent on 25 September 2026 to eligible Club Members inviting you to vote for the judge you would like for the CCRC Spring Open Show 2027. Voting closes at noon on 9 October 2026 – don’t forget to cast your vote.
Gundog Society of Wales, 14 October 2026
The entries have been announced for Gundog Society of Wales, and Judge, Michael Masters (Manchela), at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern – 17 Dogs, making 17 Entries.
East Anglian Gundog Society, 4 October 2026
Judge: Michele Colborne (Mysticlight)
Junior
Post Graduate
1 Foxriever Fire Fly (Mrs E & Mrs DJ & Mr AM Sutton & Whitehead & Whitehead), RBOB
2 Foxriever Fire Cracker JW (ai) (Mr D & Mrs S & Mr AM & Mrs DJ Pavitt & Pavitt & Whitehead & Whitehead)
Open
1 Foxriever Immortal Spirit JW (Mrs E & Mrs DJ & Mr AM Sutton & Whitehead & Whitehead), BOB
Goyt Valley Gundog Society, 3 October 2026
Judge: Dr K Bond
Puppy (0)
Junior (0)
Limit (1/0)
1 Foxriever Silver Wing Among Keamarola (Miss Patricia Victoria & Mrs Karola Inman & Inman), BOB & shortlisted for BIS under Best In Show Judge, Mr Mark Andrews (Ledgands)
Open (0)
Plymouth & District Canine Society, 3 October 2026
Judge: Tom Johnston
Post Graduate (2/0)
1 Miss RC Jack, Maycourt I’m Still Standing, BOB
2 Mr M Edworthy, Brightmeadow Man Of Steel
Open (2/1)
1 Ms D Courtier, Maycourt Cover Shot, RBOB
AV Gundog
Judge: Jan Reynolds
Champion
1 Ms D Courtier, Maycourt Take Me To The Top JW
A.V. Vulnerable Native Breeds Open
Judge: David Bell
3 Ms D Courtier, Maycourt Take Me To The Top JW
Llandysul & District Canine Society, 26 September 2026
Best In Show
Judge: Mrs Gutteridge (Qiqern)
Present were Irish Wolfhound, Curly Coated Retriever, Sealyham Terrier, Portuguese Water Dog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Dalmatian and Pembroke Welsh Corgi. My choice for BIS was Stephens’ Curly Coated Retriever Brightmeadow Rumour Has It JW ShCEx OSW. He impressed with his calm, steady demeanour, masculine head, strong neck, sturdy well ribbed up body, balanced angles and steady sound gait that covered the ground without fuss. Beautiful coat of dense black curls on his body. Smooth and glossy everywhere.
Sheringham & District Kennel Association, 13 September 2026
Judge: Gina Fresle (Daisyhome)
Class 29 Puppy (0,0)
Class 30 Special Yearling (1,1)
1st Spraggins Tusepo Miss Scarlett
A well balanced 17 month old black bitch with a pretty wedge shaped head complimented by her dark eyes. She has a particularly good fore chest and front angulation. Super coat of tight curls. Well muscled and standing true. Good, effortless movement. BOB.
Class 31 Limit (0,0)
Class 32 Open (2,1)
1st Spraggins Tusepo Amazing Love
This 6 year old liver bitch; mother to BOB has a flowing outline. Correct head with medium length neck and well laid back shoulders. Good bone, straight forelegs, good bend of stifle and muscular 2nd thigh. Moved well. RBOB.
Richmond Championship Show, 11 September 2026
Breed Judge, Kathy Moores’ Critique is now available here on the Show Results Page.
Richmond Championship Show, 11 September 2026
Puppy Gundog Group
Group Judge: Patsy Hollings
1st : 884 DAVIES, Ms R & BRADSTOCK, Mr L & THYGESEN, Mr J S Skaringen’s Isinglass VIII Con Redanimo (Imp Nor) – RETRIEVER (CURLY COATED) – Dog. WoW, this is a male that should be used here in the UK, he has so much to offer. A beautiful put together curly, with dry head, well-fitting dark expressive eye down to clean muzzle housing big white teeth. He scores in body proportions and flows through his solid topline to strength in quarters with firm hocks. Super condition and curled dense coat.
City Of Birmingham Championship Show, 6 September 2026
Veteran Gundog Group
Group Judge: Mr E Paterson
4th : 6249 CLACK, Mr & Mrs Stephen & Elaine Bazzy Inti Anka At Molokain (Cze Imp) – RETRIEVER (CURLY COATED) – Dog , Very well made and handled, liked his head eye and expression, good head and eye. Great front and feet. Used himself well on the move particularly in profile.
