Curly Comms
We start with some very sad news….
We are sad to share that Neil Titley has died.
Neil and Mary have been stalwarts of the Curly Coated Retriever Club and Neil was a life member. For many, Neil and Mary were a great support to us when we began in the breed. Neil quietly went about supporting Mary and always had an encouraging word for those of us around the ring and enjoyed a chat. He will be greatly missed.
We send our love and condolences to Mary and the family. On behalf of the club we have sent a card and flowers to Mary.
Birmingham National, 9 May 2025
50 Dogs were entered into Birmingham National on Friday at Stafford for Judge, Julien Barney, and his main winners were:
Best of Breed: STEPHENS, Mr & Mrs J & M B Sh Ch Ravenho Up Town Girl For Brightmeadow JW
Dog CC: EDWORTHY, Mrs Margaret Maycourt Heartbreaker
Reserve Dog CC: STUBBS, Miss Jillian Brightmeadow Take Your Time At Densdale
Bitch CC: STEPHENS, Mr & Mrs J & M B Sh Ch Ravenho Up Town Girl For Brightmeadow JW
Reserve Bitch CC: EVANS, Mr & Mrs G & J Kukkasen Keita By Caballus (imp Fin)
Best Puppy: MAY, Ms Gill Foxriever Dragon Heart (a.i.)
Best Veteran: HAWLEY-CLARKE, Ms Rowan A Karnawalowy Drink Z Basisfory TAF
Best Special Beginner: MCKENZIE, Mrs J L Firecurl Pop Goes The Weasel At Beddgelert
Congratulations to Geoff & Jackie Evans! Keita – Kukkasen Keita By Caballus (imp Fin), won the RBCC, gaining her Studbook Number (subject to KC confirmation).
The full results can be found here on the Show Results page.
Also to Note at Birmingham National
Artmeis Veteran Of The Year Final 2025, 10 May 2025
After a successful day on Friday, Jerry & Maggie Stephens returned on Saturday for the Artmeis Veteran of the Year Final, which was being held at the National. They had an amazing day, with Tarzan – Sh Ch Brightmeadow Never Say Die JW (ShCM) back in the big ring, 6 months after retiring from breed judging, flying the Curly flag again. Tarzan was shortlisted to the final 10, and of course being the ultimate showman, loved every minute of it. Congratulations!
Bath Championship Show, 25 May 2025
The numbers have been announced for Bath Championship Show, 29 Dogs, making 40 Entries, for judge Mr Jeff Horswell.
Aberystwyth & District Canine Society, 5 May 2025
Judge: Mrs Cindy Stangroom
Puppy Dog or Bitch (no Entries)
Graduate Dog or Bitch (1/0)
1 Stephens, Mr J & Mrs MB Brightmeadow Come On Eileen, BOB
Open Dog or Bitch (1/0)
1 Stephens, Mr J & Mrs MB Ravenho Looks Like Trouble For Brightmeadow, RBOB
AV Vulnerable Native Breed – Gundog
Judge: Mrs Cindy Stangroom
Open Dog or Bitch (8 Entries)
1 Stephens, Mr J & Mrs MB Brightmeadow Come On Eileen
Vulnerable Native Breed Stakes Dog or Bitch (16 Entries)
Judge: Mr Rob Jones
2 Stephens, Mr J & Mrs MB Ravenho Looks Like Trouble For Brightmeadow
Banbury & District Canine Association, 5 May 2025
Judge: Miss Alex Adshead (Afonbach)
Puppy (5/0)
1 Sutton, Whitehead & Whitehead, Mrs E, Mrs DJ & Mr AM Foxriever Immortal Spirit, RBOB & BP
2 Whitehead, Mr AM & Mrs DJ Foxriever Phoenix Rising
3 Kear & Morrey, Mr AJ & Dr AM Foxriever Infinite Spirit (AI)
Res Sutton, Whitehead & Whitehead, Mrs E, Mrs DJ & Mr AM Foxriever Fire Fly (AI)
VHC May, Ms G Foxriever Dragon Heart (AI)
Junior (3/0)
1 Sutton, Whitehead & Whitehead, Mrs E, Mrs DJ & Mr AM Foxriever Immortal Spirit
2 Kear & Morrey, Mr AJ & Dr AM Foxriever Infinite Spirit (AI)
3 Whitehead, Mr AM & Mrs DJ Foxriever Sea Fyre
Post Graduate (2/0)
1 Huckle, Miss E Foxriever Storm Cloud, BOB
2 Whitehead, Mr AM & Mrs DJ Foxriever Ritual Flame
Open (2/0)
1 Sutton, Whitehead & Whitehead, Mrs E, Mrs DJ & Mr AM Foxriever Grey Ghost
2 Kear & Morrey, Mr AJ & Dr AM Foxriever Infinite Spirit (AI)
Any Variety Vulnerable Native Breed
Judge: Mrs Kathy Moores (Walgoreg)
Junior (15 Entries)
Res Kear & Morrey, Mr AJ & Dr AM Foxriever Infinite Spirit (AI)
Junior Handling
Judge: Miss Alex Adshead (Afonbach)
Class 209 – 12-16 Years (3 entries)
3 Adam Kear age 13
Marlborough & District Canine Society, 5 May 2025
AVNSC Gundog
Judge: Blake Crocker (Riverbrue)
Limit (3/2)
1 Overbore’s Ace of Hearts, Breed: Retriever (Curly Coated) (Mrs S & Mr H Parker-Miles)
Adult Handling
Judge: Ashleigh Frost (Bushwacker/Riverbrue)
Best Of Breed 115 – Overbore’s Ace of Hearts (Mrs S & Mr H Parker-Miles)
Class 503. 51 + years (7/3)
1 Nina Parker-Miles
National Shooting Show, Harrogate
Curlies were represented at the National Shooting Show this weekend where Rachel, James and Kopis – Roughyeds Regal George At Treecave, went along for the weekend. Although not a usual breed awareness venue, Kopis really drew some attention. Rachel told us, ‘There were a lot of people who recognised him and the words “you don’t see many of them anymore” were uttered many times. Some people stopped us and told us stories of how they grew up with them, or their fathers used to work them on shoots. Of course this led to the inevitable question around his working credentials. Once confirmed he is indeed a worker, the impressed nods grew. Unfortunately the weather was too warm for him to have a go at the scurry, cooling coats and air conditioned boot breaks were the order of the day. In a world where labs have dominated the retrieving side, this weekend Curlies stood up and reclaimed their prowess. The main word heard summing them up? ‘Wow’. And you know what? I agree with them.’
Well done Kopis! Doing well in the field and the showring…!
Undercliffe Dog Training
Binni Millichamp has been Gundog Training with her young pup, Hudson – Foxriever Sea Shadow, she said ‘I’ve been working training with Hudson, with Beverley Snudden, Undercliffe Dog Training, and she has a few days of the year a whole day’s training, during this she has for fun a test that all can have a go, 16 dogs Hudson being the youngest came 4th he is loving the working life and so am I’
Well done Hudson, enjoy your training young man!
Beverley Snudden of Undercliffe Dog Training, is based on the Isle of Wight, and is also a Curly owner and member of the CCRC.
