Curly Comms
Crufts 2026
We have received the following message from the Royal Kennel Club.
Thank you to the volunteers on Discover Dogs
Dear volunteers,
It gives us great pleasure to be writing to thank you for your attendance, together with your wonderful dogs, within the Discover Dogs area of Crufts.
It was, without doubt, one of the ‘jewels in our crown’ at Crufts 2026.
Would you please accept our most sincere thanks and also ensure that every single one of the dogs that so kindly came to the event with you and represented the breed so wonderfully is given an extra greeting from us.
With best wishes,
Ian Seath Chairman
Jannine Edgar Chief Executive
CCRC Northern Hub Gundog Training Day, 25 April 2026
Nr Keswick, Cumbria
All abilities welcome – two sessions available – All welcome to attend both sessions
AM – Beginners / puppies / adolescents, PM – Novice / more experienced
No Charge For Members.
Meet at 9.30am for 10.00am start. We do ask that you bring your own lunch & dog refreshments.
To book your place, please contact CCRC Working Co-ordinator, Heather Barber on Messenger or by text on 07811670908.
Bridgwater and District Canine Society, 22 March 2026
Judge: Heather Driscoll (HisRiver)
Class 233. Post Graduate (3/0)
1st 572 – Maycourt Cover Shot (Miss DM Courtier), RBOB
2nd 576 – Brightmeadow Man of Steel (Mr M & Mrs M Edworthy)
3rd 574 – Elgar’s Enigma Tornado Beta Con Redanimo (Imp Ltu) (Ms R & Mr L Davies & Bradstock)
Class 234. Open (4/0)
1st 577 – Maycourt Heartbreaker ShCEx (Mrs M Edworthy), BOB & Gundog Group 4 under Group Judge, Jerry Stephens (Brightmeadow)
2nd 578 – Maycourt Miss Sweetness at Tengore (Mr BJ & Mrs SM Perkins)
3rd 573 – Maycourt Take Me to The Top JW (Miss DM Courtier)
Res 575 – Maycourt Kashmir Con Redanimo (Ms R & Mr L Davies & Bradstock)
AV Easter Egg Stakes
Judge: Jerry Stephens (Brightmeadow)
Class 266. Open (43/0)
Reserve (4th Place) 573 – Maycourt Take Me to The Top JW, Breed: Retriever (Curly Coated) (Miss DM Courtier)
Herts and Essex Border Canine Society, 22 March 2026
Judge & Group Judge: Deborah Creaney (Camestone)
Puppy (1/0)
1 Spraggins, Mr N & Mrs SD, Tusepo Miss Scarlett BP
Junior (2/0)
1 Pavitt, Mrs S & Pavitt, Mr D & Whitehead, Mr AM & Whitehead Mrs DJ, Foxriever Fire Cracker RBOB
2 Sutton, Mrs E & Whitehead, Mrs DJ & Whitehead, Mr AM, Foxriever Fire Fly
Limit (1/0)
1 Sutton, Mrs E & Whitehead, Mrs DJ & Whitehead, Mr AM, Foxriever Immortal Spirit JW, BOB & Gundog Group 4
Open (0)
Any Variety Puppy Stakes (32)
Judge: Maria Hobbs (Rapanooey)
Spraggins, Mr N & Mrs SD, Tusepo Miss Scarlett, shortlisted to the final 10.
Cheshire K9 Training, 22 March 2026
Jo McKenzie and Tresco (Ravenho Toulouse Latresco At Beddgelert) have been Gundog Training. They had a 1:1 session with Cheshire K9 Training who said they ‘did so well‘.
Jo said,
‘Tresco had 1-1 Gundog training session this afternoon. Generally pleased with her. A few things that need tidying up. More drive for retrieve, she is a bit of a plodder at the moment. Dummy work needed as she would rather get her toy 🙄’
Photo by Cheshire K9 Training
Lincs Dog Training, 20 March 2026
Ethan-James Emery and Murdoch (Foxriever Midsummer Magic At Thunderguard) have been training. Ethan told us:
Fantastic session today at Lincs Dog Training first session outdoors!
First off with some Gundog Training, Murdoch thoroughly enjoyed himself.Â
Then rally practicing both Level 1 and 2 signs which Murdoch did well and highlighted bits we need to practice for homework.
He always is the class clown but very proud of this big goofball.
Well done all of you with your training!
Curly Coated Retriever Club Open Show, 21 February 2026
Breed Judge, Caroline Griffin-Woods’ critique is now available here on the Show Results Page.
Waverley Gundog Association, 15 February 2026
Judge: Pam Tait (Benboee)
Open
1 Cumming’s, Molokain Enchanted One – 7 year old black bitch, prettiest of heads, strong neck, correct front, well bodied and deep throughout, possibly a tad over angulated behind, starting to show her age in her movement but did enough to win the class and BOB – well handled.
2 Bain, & Bain Crimblescurl Time to Tango at Wenichones JW – 5 year old black bitch. Not as substantial as 1. Beautiful head and expression. Well muscled throughout. Would like a tad more second thigh. Moved well.
Guildford & District Canine Society, 30 November 2025
Judge: Irene Glen (Wilholme/Bessalone)
Junior
1 Sutton, Whitehead & Whitehead’s Foxriever Immortal Spirit. Masculine headed dog of the correct wedge shape with a dark eye and soft expression. Clean over his neck and shoulders. Lovely front assembly with good heart room. Lovely bone and substance with plenty of depth. Strong topline and has well muscled quarters. He moved with excellent reach and drive. BOB.
2 Sutton, Whitehead & Whitehead’s Foxriever Fire Fly (ai). Upstanding dog who has a balanced head and kind eye. Strong neck, well made front and has plenty of depth and substance. Good bone and spring of rib with well rounded quarters. Moved well on a good stride.
3 Pavitt, Pavitt, Whitehead & Whitehead’s Foxriever Fire Cracker (ai).
Post Graduate
1 Sutton, Whitehead & Whitehead’s Foxriever Immortal Spirit.
2 Sutton, Whitehead & Whitehead’s Foxriever Fire Fly (ai).
Open
1 Boorman & Brown’s Kahawei Star Catcher. Lovely type who has good depth and substance. Masculine head and dark eye. Lovely reach of neck onto well laid shoulders. Excellent bone and substance with strong topline and correct tail set. Nicely angulated quarters. Sound mover. Res BOB.
Ashfield (Notts) Canine Society, 20 September 2025
Judge: Heike Lewandrowski (Unique Selection)
Junior D/B (1)
1 Kear & Morrey’s Foxriever Infinite Spirit (AI) – 11 month old liver boy in excellent coat and condition, head in exellent proportion to body, excellent ear set, strong and clean neck flowing into well layed back shoulders, chest deep with well sprung ribs, strong level topline, strong muscular hindquarters, excellent parallel movement BOB, BP
Post Graduate D/B (1)
1 Green’s Ravenho Comradai Cymro – three years old black dog with excellent masculine head and dark eye, strong neck of medium lenght, well laid back shoulders, straight legs with tight feet, deep in chest with well sprung ribs, strong level topline, hocks well let down, moved with good drive Res BOB
Open D/B (1)
1 Green’s Ravenho Comradai Cymro
Birtley & District Canine Society, 5 April 2025
Judge: Russell Mosedale (Knightsbay) (Breed & Group)
Post Graduate (1)
1 Firecurl Excalibur. Liver, new one to me, stood alone worthy winner, wedge shape head with correct proportions, eyes large and dark in colour, correct ear set, powerful reach of neck leading into well placed shoulders, quality bone, tight feet, deep brisket, ribs well back, correct amount of loin, moderate bend of stifle, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, move with reach and drive, excellent coat and condition. BOB, Shortlist in the group.
