Curly Comms
CCRC February Open Show & AGM, 8 February 2025
Don’t forget entries close on Sunday, 26 January 2025 @ 23:59! There will be no extensions, so keep those entries coming.
Also any donations for Raffle/Tombola gratefully received.
Remember to Renew your membership if you are attending the AGM.
Royal Kennel Club Breed Celebration Lunch, 5 March 2025
Taking place just before Crufts, should be a fabulous day with good food and a chance to tour the Art Gallery where Curly Specific Exhibits are on display. The Librarian will also introduce us to the breed, drawing on historic manuscripts. A fascinating delve into all things Curly. If you are interested in attending this very special event please email the CCRC Club Secretary
Manchester Championship Show, 16 January 2025
50 of you braved the cold conditions at Staffordshire Showground for the Manchester Champ Show under Judge, Richard Morris.
He found his principle winners in:
Best of Breed: CLACK, Mr & Mrs Stephen & Elaine & EDDERY, Mr Edward, Molokain Hocus Pocus
Dog CC: SOLOMON, Mrs Mary Elizabeth Anne & SOLOMON, Mr Keith, Sh Ch Foxriever Mystic Marvel At Elkysar
Reserve Dog CC: EDWORTHY, Mrs Margaret, Maycourt Heartbreaker
Bitch CC: CLACK, Mr & Mrs Stephen & Elaine & EDDERY, Mr Edward, Molokain Hocus Pocus
Reserve Bitch CC: STEPHENS, Mr & Mrs J & M B, Brightmeadow Who’s That Girl
Best Puppy: CLACK, Mr & Mrs Stephen & Elaine & BATLLE-HUNTER, Mrs Lyn, & EDDERY, Mr Edward, Krisbos Leonidas With Molokain (IKC)
Best Veteran: TARELLI, Mr R M & Mrs W, Hunters Pride Jurajska Gwiazda At Tarockwood (Imp Pol)
Best Special Beginner: MCKENZIE, Mrs J L, Ravenho Toulouse Latresco At Beddgelert
Congratulations to Stephen and Elaine Clack and Edward Eddery on Aria’s third CC, who will now be known as Sh Ch Molokain Hocus Pocus (subject to KC confirmation). The first home bred Molokain UK Champion and our first Breed Champion in 2025.
The full results can be found here on the Show Results page.
Also to note at Manchester
Bannerdown Special Beginners Stakes
Judge: Jeff Horswell
AVG SBD/B (48 Entries) Abs: 30
Res Harris, Miss Amy, Brightmeadow Wish Come True at Dreamcurl
The Royal Kennel Club Breeders’ Competition
Judge: Miss E W Newton
Breeder Gu (42 Entries) Abs: 0
3rd Moskowitz Ret Curly Coated
YKC Stakes
Judge: Miss E W Newton
YKC G (18 Entries) Abs: 9
Res CLACK, Mr & Mrs Stephen & Elaine & EDDERY, Mr Edward, Molokain Hocus Pocus
Goyt Valley Gundog Society, 12 January 2025
Judge: Ms Kirsty Smith (Bruxinho)
1 Vivienne Dooleys, Rowancurl Pullman Porter, BOB
The Working Curly
Elaine Huckle and ‘Forrest’ – Foxriever Storm Cloud, had their first go at field work, being invited to join a shoot on Saturday 18 January. He and Elaine had a fantastic day, Forrest wasn’t sure about feathers at first but did some fine retrieves. He also got lots of compliments.
What a great week for you both, show dog Thursday and in the field working hard Saturday.
Lost Dog Tracking
Shirley and ‘May’ – Fleetpaw First Lady, have been out tracking another lost dog.
They were given a missing point (yellow spot) and were also given the last sighting point (blue spot).
The light was running out and the tracking team were discussing a plan on what to do next when they got a call to say the dog had been picked up on a road.
Well done Shirley and May on helping another dog get home, you were an integral part of the search team.
Manchester Championship Show, 16 January 2025
Richard Morris’ Critique is now available on here the Show Results page.
Lichfield Canine Society, 4 January 2025
Judge: Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)
Gundog Group
Group 2. Clack & Eddery​​-​Molokain Hocus Pocus
Most impressed with this 2 year old black Curly Coated Retriever bitch. Upstanding with lovely substance yet retaining her femininity. Nicely balanced wedge shaped head and dark eye. Strong neck flowing seamlessly into a firm topline. Chest is well let down and with a good spring to the ribcage. Well boned limbs and tight feet. Liked her strong hindquarters which she used to drive around the ring. Presented in a super mass of tight curls.
