Curly Comms
Insights Series – Curlies In Focus – Photography with Hannie Warendorf, 27 May 2026
The CCRC presents the second seminar as part of our Insights Series.
We have a wonderful talk coming up about all things ‘photography’ with Hannie Warendorf.
She will be providing hints and tips on how to get the best out of your photos of Curlies!
This will take place online via Teams on Wednesday 27 May 2026 at 7pm.
This event is free for Club members and £5 for non members.
Please send all questions you have in advance as Hannie would like this to be interactive, including which camera/device you are using. This can be by email to Carol or our Facebook Messenger.
To attend this wonderful event please register your interest with Carol.
CCRC Gundog Training – South West Hub
Gundog Training Evening Sessions, Re-starting for 2026, 29 April 2026
£25 per session
6.30pm – 8.30pm
Held on purpose built training ground at Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
Run by Jill Gardner, owner of Foxcote Golden Retrievers. “I have successfully trained, worked and competed my Goldens for 35 years. I’m a Kennel Club B panel field trial judge also judging working tests including minor breeds. I routinely provide reward based, supportive 1:1s and workshop training. Through this, I’ve gained a wide range of experience of many gundog breeds and the training challenges that can arise. Above all I love helping people to have the best fun and rewarding times with their dogs!”
For more information please email Nina Parker-Miles
Health (following the previous RKC update in Curly Comms w/e 5 April 2026)
Help shape the future of responsible breeding.
The Royal Kennel Club has launched a new Breeder Insights & Experience Survey, inviting anyone who has bred a litter of puppies within the last 10 years to share their perspective. Whatever your experience, your voice matters.
This short survey is designed to uncover what really shapes the breeding journey. Your insights will directly inform practical, evidence-based efforts to better support responsible breeding.
Your experience is valuable, and your story can make a difference.
Take the Survey
Angus & Kincardineshire Canine Association, 18 April 2026
Judge: Mrs J Cameron (Kasprowy)
Open
1 Molokain Enchanted One (Mrs J Cummings), BOB
2 Maycourt Island Girl For Breichside (Mrs J Cummings)
Kirkcaldy & District Canine Club, 18 April 2026
Judge: David Harris
Graduate
1 Maycourt Island Girl For Breichside (Mrs J Cummings)
Open
1 Molokain Enchanted One (Mrs J Cummings), BOB
South Western Gundog Club, 18 April 2026
Sponsored by Miss A Harris who kindly offers £15 and winner plate for BOB and £10 for RBOB. Ami also gave goody bags to all the CCRs who were there.
Judge: Ms W. Bebb-Sutton (Cochen)
Special Yearling (3/2)
1 Maycourt I’m Still Standing (Miss RC Jack)
Post Graduate (4/2)
1 Maycourt Cover Shot (Ms D Courtier), RBOB (£10)
2 Brightmeadow Man Of Steel (Mr M & Mrs M Edworthy)
Open (3/1)
1 Maycourt Take Me To The Top JW (Ms D Courtier), BOB £15 & commemorative glass plate, & shortlisted for BIS under Best in Show Judge, Keith Groom (Grunjagen)
2 Maycourt Heartbreaker ShCEx (Mrs M Edworthy)
The Alfred Fowle Memorial Open Stakes
Judge: Keith Groom (Grunjagen)
A.V. Gundog Open
1 Maycourt Cover Shot (Ms D Courtier) £15
AVNSC Gundog
Judge: Keith Groom (Grunjagen)
Open
1 Brightmeadow Man Of Steel (Mr M & Mrs M Edworthy)
A.V. Native Vulnerable Gundog Breed Stakes
Judge: Ms W Bebb-Sutton (Cochen)
Res Maycourt Take Me To The Top JW (Ms D Courtier) £3
A.V. Show Certificate of Excellence or Merit
Judge: Ms W Bebb-Sutton (Cochen)
3 Maycourt Heartbreaker ShCEx (Mrs M Edworthy)
Working Gundog Certificate, 18 April 2026
Ascott Shoot, Type of Day – Dummies.
Congratulations to Elaine Woodford & ‘Forrest’ – Foxriever Storm Cloud, who has gained his Working Gundog Certificate. The day was organised by Natalie of Craiwarn Gundogs, Harriot of Gallicombe Working Dogs & Charlotte of Top Drive Dog Training.
Elaine said, ‘Proud to say Forrest passed his Royal Kennel Club Gundog Working Certificate today! Our hard work has paid off. However this would never have been achieved without Natalie from Craiwarn Gundogs both Forrest and I have learnt so much and continue to enjoy learning! Thank you also to everyone who has given up time to help us and given us land to train on.
Forrest is offically more than just a pretty face!!’
Photo courtesy of Charlotte Ballard
Norfolk & Norwich Canine Society, 7 April 2026
Judge: Mrs Pauline Smith (Tzaziki)
Special Yearling
1 Foxriever Fire Cracker (AI) RBOB what a beauty indeed. Only 17 months and had the most beautiful head. His expression looks you right in the eye. Good eyes and colour. Skull wedge shape parallel planes . Ears set above eye level. Well covered in curls. Strong arched neck leading into well laid shoulders. Strong pasterns, straight bone. Lovely round feet. Ribs extend well back into powerful loin. Well bent rear. strong and muscular. When he gained his composure he moved so effortlessly. So pleased to award him RBOB.
2 Foxriever Fire Fly (AI) beautiful coat condition. Muscled throughout. Has strength throughout body. Not moving his best today.
Limit
1 Foxriever Immortal Spirit JW BOB. 2yrs. My notes very smart boy. Has a lovely wedged shape head with stop. Ears set high. Eyes oval. Has great depth to chest. Stands well on straight legs and strong in pastern. Well laid shoulders, ribs are well back into short strong loin. Rear quarters are strong with moderate stifle turn. Moved so well with a good stride and drive. Pleased to award him BOB.
Wealdstone & Northolt Canine Society, 14 December 2025
Judge: Jolanta Grigonyte
1 Kahawei Star Catcher (BOB) Upstanding liver dog of correct type and proportions. Wedge-shaped head with typical expression. Strong neck flowing into well-constructed shoulders. Well-ribbed body with good depth and straight forelegs. Balanced outline throughout. Coat of correct texture with tight, crisp curls. Moved with drive and purpose, covering the ground well.
