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Curly Coated Retriever Club Winter Open Show with Limited Obedience Classes, 2 November 2025
Entries are now closed for our Open Show, and the numbers are in:
The entry details are:
Open Show – 36 Dogs, 40 Entries
Obedience Classes – 11 Dogs, 16 Entries
Not for Competition – 5 Dogs
Our Open Show Judge is:
Breed Specialist, Cameron Stokes (Twizeltree)
An introduction – I first started showing in 2007 when I was 10 with an American Cocker Spaniel. In the past 18 years I’ve owned and shown American Cocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels, Labs and have also handled various breeds throughout several groups.
I had been around Curly Coated Retrievers through various friends, but it wasn’t until 2017 I had the chance to own a Curly. This of course was Eli, Sh Ch Talismanic Bag of Tricks. We had a great partnership together, ultimately gaining his Show Champion title. We went on together to win 6 CCs, 4 RCCs, a Puppy Group 3, and a Gundog Group 4. He wasn’t the easiest dog to show, he had a mind of his own but he was such a character. I’ve also handled Curlies for other people with some success and thoroughly enjoy it. I’ve found Curly People to be really friendly and supportive since I came into the Breed.
I first judged in 2016 at Gundog Breeds Association of Scotland open show. Since then I have progressed in my judging career sitting on level 2/3 for numerous breeds in the Gundog Group.
In past the 10 years I have been volunteering for the Young Kennel Club at various events around the UK, SKC and YKC camp and Crufts etc. In recent years, I have had amazing opportunities to be part of the main arena team at Crufts for running key events.
Really looking forward to Judging Curlies at the Breed Open Show.
Club Calendar Competition 2026
There’s lots of fabulous photos to vote for in our Curly Calendar Competition, but you need to be quick, voting closes at midnight on 21 October.
Make sure you’re looking at your favourite in 2026…. Go to the Curly Coated Retriever Club Shop page on Facebook to vote. If you don’t have access to FB you can email the Club Shop directly and we will be happy to help.
Yearbook Adverts 2025
We hope you’re considering an advert in the Yearbook this year…. You can advertise your Curly or Kennel, celebrate your Curly achievements, remember your Curly with a memorial, or just put in a lovely photo because you love them….
If you’re submitting your own advert here’s the information you need.
The page specifications are:
Portrait – 15.4cm wide by 21.6cm high and Landscape – 21.6cm wide by 15.4cm high
Please set the page margins to 0.8cm on all 4 sides and set all artwork and text inside the margins. If you wish you can fill the whole page with colour all the way to the edges, but ALL artwork and text must be within the 0.8cm margins. Ideally for printing the advert should be 300 dpi and submitted as a high quality jpeg file by email.
The costs are £30 for a single page and £45 for a double page – if you want a double page advert, please submit as two single page files, indicating which is left handside and which is right handside.
Alternatively if you would like help with your advert, please just ask.
Please email Yearbook Co-ordinators Wendy Tarelli and Jo Clayton
We look forward to hearing from you…
Committee Nominations
As a reminder, Committee membership runs from AGM to AGM, typically on a four-year rotation. New members officially join at the AGM, and vacancies arise accordingly.
Nominations must include a proposer and seconder, along with the nominee’s consent, and should be submitted to the Secretary by 1 November 2025.
Committee members whose terms are concluding are:
• Leslie Bain
• Di Courtier
• Carol Johnstone
All three have expressed their willingness to stand for re-election.
Election of President
In line with the AGM decision made a few years ago, the Club now elects its President on a four-year basis. Marie Gill was duly elected, and her current term concludes at the AGM in February next year. Marie has confirmed her intention to re-stand.
Nominations for President must also be submitted by 1 November 2025, with a proposer, seconder, and the nominee’s consent.
Please note:
• Nominees must have been Club members for at least three consecutive years.
• Proposers and seconders must have held membership for a minimum of 12 months.
Gundog Society Of Wales, 15 October 2025
15 Dogs, making 23 Entries, travelled to the Three Counties Showground at Malvern, for Judge, Mr Michael Blay, and his main winners were:
Best of Breed: Sh Ch Molokain Hocus Pocus (Mrs E D & Mr E & Mr S T Clack & Eddery & Clack)
Best Dog: Krisbos Leonidas With Molokain (IKC) (Mr S T & Mrs E D & Mrs L & Mr E Clack & Clack & Batlle-Hunter & Eddery)
Reserve Best Dog: Foxriever Immortal Spirit (Mrs E & Mrs D J & Mr A M Sutton & Whitehead & Whitehead)
Best Bitch: Sh Ch Molokain Hocus Pocus (Mrs E D & Mr E & Mr S T Clack & Eddery & Clack)
Reserve Best Bitch: Maycourt Take Me To The Top JW (Miss D M Courtier)
Best Puppy: Maycourt I’m Still Standing (Miss R C Jack)
The full results can be found here on the Show Results Page.
Angus & Kincardineshire Canine Association, 18 October 2025
Judge: Mrs J Carruthers
Open (2/0)
1 Cummings, Mrs J, Maycourt Island Girl For Breichside, BOB
2 Cummings, Mrs J, Molokain Enchanted One
Dundee Canine Club, 18 October 2025
Judge: Jean Collins Pitman (Amscot) (Group Judge)
AVNSC Gundog – Open
3 Cummings, Mrs J, Maycourt Island Girl For Breichside, BP & Gundog Puppy Group 3
Gravesend & Medway Towns Canine Society, 19 October 2025
A.V.N.S.C. Gundog
Judge: Daniela Pinto Tranquada (Castanho)
Open (5/1)
3 Kahawei Star Catcher, (Miss G & Mr A Boorman & Brown)
South Western Gundog Club, 19 October 2025
Judge: Carol Moore (Gadhelic) Breed and AV Good Citizen Dog Scheme
Graduate (5/3)
1 Ms R Jack, Maycourt I’m Still Standing, BP, RBOB & BIS Puppy Group 3 under Group Judge Huw D. Bishop (Brynlluan)
2 Mr M & Mrs M Edworthy, Brightmeadow Man Of Steel
Open (7/2)
1 Ms R & Mr L Davies & Bradstock, Maycourt Kashmir Con Redanimo BOB & Shortlisted for Best In Show
2 Mrs M Edworthy, Maycourt Heartbreaker ShCEx
3 Ms D Courtier, Maycourt Take Me To The Top JW
4 Mr BJ & Mrs SM Perkins, Maycourt Miss Sweetness At Tengore
5 Miss A Harris, Brightmeadow Wish Come True At Dreamcurl
A.V. Good Citizen Dog Scheme
3 Mr BJ & Mrs SM Perkins, Maycourt Miss Sweetness At Tengore
A.V. Native Vulnerable Gundog Breed Stakes
Judge: Huw D. Bishop (Brynlluan)
2 Ms D Courtier, Maycourt Take Me To The Top JW
KC Good Citizen Award Achievements
Congratulations to Rachel Jack & Gunner – Maycourt I’m Still Standing, on passing the Kennel Club Good Citizen Silver Award.
Gunner’s had a brilliant week or so, with his show results and his Silver award, last weekend he also gained a qualifying score in Level 2 Rally.
A big WELL DONE Gunner….!
Plymouth & District Canine Society, 4 October 2025
Judge: Simon Luxmoore
PG 2(1)
1. Edworthy’s Brightmeadow Man of Steel. 2 year old male, typical masculine head, well angulated, strong top-line, correct bone, well conditioned feet, shown in excellent hard condition throughout.
O 3(0)
1. Edworthy’s Maycourt Heartbreaker. Just preferred the overall balance of 1 on the day, a tall 2 year old who has good proportions, has strong bone, correct feet and pasterns and balanced angulation fore and aft, masculine head, good reach of neck and well set shoulder, BOB.
2. Courtier’s Maycourt Take Me To The Top JW. Lovely female with good angulation but a little ‘heavy’ through the chest for me on the day but moved with an impressive ground covering gait, RBOB.
3. Harris’ Brightmeadow Wish Come True at Dreamcurl.
Okehampton & District Canine Society, 27 September 2025
Judge: Tim Ball (Kaitak)
PGD/B (1,0)
1. Courtier’s Maycourt Cover Shot. 2 yr old liver bitch who pleased for type and size and presented a good outline. Neck of moderate length, firm level back, deep brisket, muscular loin, correct croup and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Feminine headpiece with good proportions and planes, excellent eye, slight stop and correct dentition. Carrying good bone she stands true in front on super feet and pleased in forechest. Moderate length of stride on the go around and very good when coming towards. Coat could be better. Reserve BOB.
OD/B (1,0)
1. Courtier’s Maycourt Take Me To The Top JW. 2 yr old black who turned out to be the litter sister to the previous class winner. This girl very much appealed. She is well off for bone, of excellent type and presented a lovely well-balanced outline. Slightly arched neck of correct length to balance, firm in topline, excellent ribbing, well-muscled loin, correct croup and tail good for set and carriage. Attractive headpiece with approximately equal proportions, parallel planes, expressive oval-shaped eyes, ears of correct set and scissor bite. Straight forelegs, nice tight feet and super forechest. Opens up well when viewed in profile and nice and firm in the rear. Good quality coat. BOB.
Norfolk & Norwich Canine Society, 27 August 2025
Judge: Wendy Pickup (Blenstone)
PUPPY (3, 2 abs)
1st – Pavitt, Pavitt, Whitehead & Whitehead’s Foxriever Fire Cracker. BP. RBOB. PG2.
This 10 month old male was a bit shy to begin with, he responded well to his sympathetic handler, then he showed himself off very well. Impressive on the move with accurate footfall in all directions, good bone, straight legs all round, round tight feet. Shapely outline, very good lay of shoulder, firm thighs, ideal stifle and good angle at hock joint, hind pasterns parallel from behind. Evenly distributed tightly curled black coat. He is still maturing, and I am sure he will develop further, a very promising puppy.
SPECIAL YEARLING (4, 2 abs)
1st – Whitehead’s Foxriever Sea Fyre. BOB.
Lovely outline, good angulation fore and aft, plenty of depth of brisket, breastbone evident, front legs well under body. Attractive shape to feminine head, length of skull equal to length of muzzle, warm and friendly expression, small ears, neat lips. Medium length of neck, pleasing angulation fore and aft, ideal width of chest, straight front, very good bone, tight feet. Excellent spring of rib, rib cage well back to strong short loin, well developed hind quarters, straight when viewed from behind. Moved out very well with effortless stride. Distinctive black curled coat.
2nd – Pavitt, Pavitt, Whitehead & Whitehead’s Foxriever Fire Cracker.
Handler please watch, he can sometimes stand slightly bum high at the moment. Please also see critique for 1st in Puppy.
AV Gundog Junior (13, 8 abs)
3rd – Pavitt, Pavitt, Whitehead & Whitehead’s Foxriever Fire Cracker
He was getting tired here and did not move as well as in his previous classes. Please also see critique for 1st in Puppy.
