Curly Comms
CCRC Show Judges 2026/27
Following the recent ballot of the Club Membership, we are pleased to announce our show judges…
Our 2026 Winter Open Show Judge is Ray McDonald (Roanjora)
and
Our 2027 Championship Show Judge is breed specialist
Lynda Batlle-Hunter (Springcurl)
(subject to RKC confirmation)
CCRC Open Show & AGM, 21 February 2026
There’s just under two weeks left to enter our Single Breed Open Show.
Our Breed Judge is Caroline Griffin-Woods (Migwell), and our venue is The Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth.
Entries can be made via Fossedata, and will close at Midnight on Sunday 8 February 2026 – please note there will be no extensions.
On the day we will also be hosting our Curly Coated Retriever Club Annual General Meeting
Hope to see you there…
Cardiff Canine Society, 25 January 2026
Judge: Mr G. Hill (Dimland)
Junior (0)
Post Graduate (1/1)
Open (1/0)
1 Mr J & Mrs MB Stephens, Brightmeadow Rumour Has It JW, BOB & Gundog Group 2 under Group Judge, Richard Stafford (Farnfield)
Newton Abbot & South Devon Canine Society, 24 January 2026
Breed and Group Judge: Paula Hill (Sandaula)
Post Graduate 3/0
1 Mr M & Mrs M Edworthy, Brightmeadow Man Of Steel, RBOB
2 Ms R Jack, Maycourt I’m Still Standing
3 Ms D Courtier, Maycourt Cover Shot
Open 3/1
1 Ms D Courtier, Maycourt Take Me To The Top JW, BOB & Shortlisted in the Gundog Group
2 Mrs M Edworthy, Maycourt Heartbreaker ShCEx
Redditch & District Canine Society, 24 January 2026
Judge: Rachel Arnold (Treecave)
Puppy (2,1)
1 Spraggins Mr N & Mrs S D Tusepo Miss Scarlett, RBOB, BP & Gundog Puppy Group 4 under Group Judge Ben Rackett (Solencia)
Junior (3)
1 Clayton Miss Violeta Borboleta Jacques Du Moulin Du Paulu (IMP FRA), BOB
2 Pavitt, Pavitt, Whitehead & Whitehead Mr D, Mrs S, Mr A M & Mrs D J Foxriever Fire Cracker (AI)
3 Sutton, Whitehead & Whitehead Mrs E, Mrs D J & Mr A M Foxriever Fire Fly (AI)
Post Graduate (5,4)
1 Pavitt, Pavitt, Whitehead & Whitehead Mr D, Mrs S, Mr A M & Mrs D J Foxriever Fire Cracker (AI)
Open (3,2)
1 Spraggins Mr N & Mrs S D Tusepo Amazing Love
Junior Warrant
Ellen Sutton has told us that having gained all his points by the end of November 2025, she has now had confirmation that ‘Hugo’ – Foxriever Immortal Spirit has gained his Junior Warrant. This also means that he qualifies for this Stud Book Number.
Congratulations Ellen & Hugo!
Working Gundog Certificate
Congratulations to Gill Boorman & ‘Austin’ – Sh Ch Tessmene Talk Of The Town, for having gained his Working Gundog Certificate. Gill said, ‘Austin did a thing yesterday, not only did he participate in his first shoot, but we were also being secretly assessed for our Working Gundog Certificate, which he amazingly passed !!
Never in a million years did I think we’d do either of these, I cannot thank Judy (Hempstead) enough for her help, support and belief in us, Super super super proud of the boy!!!
Thank you to Beth Spencer, Ellen Sutton for a lovely day and Gillian and Penny for your support.’
Redditch & District Canine Society, 24 January 2026
Judge: Rachel Arnold (Treecave)
A huge thank you to the show and committee for running a wonderful open show and for giving me the opportunity to judge this delightful breed. A large entry and a trend that I hope continues.
Puppy (2,1)
1 Spraggins Mr N & Mrs S D Tusepo Miss Scarlett, black bitch 9 months. A well put together bitch who is growing nicely. Feminine head and strong neck with solid spring of rib. Appropriate coupling with good bone, nice, tight feet. A good coat with tight curl giving a good covering. Initially lively but once settled, stood well. On the move had lovely reach and movement. RBOB BP
Junior (3)
1 Clayton Miss Violeta Borboleta Jacques Du Moulin Du Paulu (IMP FRA), Black dog 17 months. Dog presented as steady and well proportioned and at good height for his age. Strong head with dark eyes. Good bone with neat feet, good ribs and coupling. Moved well with a strong topline on the move. This dog looked strong and has the hallmarks to go far. BOB
2 Pavitt, Pavitt, Whitehead & Whitehead Mr D, Mrs S, Mr A M & Mrs D J Foxriever Fire Cracker (AI), Black dog 15 months. Head not as strong as one. At the top end of the standard but is well put together and has good bone. Strong spring of rib with appropriate tuck up. Feet are on the larger side. Good coat. Moved well.
3 Sutton, Whitehead & Whitehead Mrs E, Mrs D J & Mr A M Foxriever Fire Fly (AI)
Post Graduate (5,4)
1 Pavitt, Pavitt, Whitehead & Whitehead Mr D, Mrs S, Mr A M & Mrs D J Foxriever Fire Cracker (AI)
Open (3,2)
1 Spraggins Mr N & Mrs S D Tusepo Amazing Love, Liver bitch 6 years. A bitch in good proportion with feminine head and good bite. Solid top line both in profile and on the move. Strong bone and spring of rib. Neat feet. Not in her best coat on the day. Moved well with meaningful pace.
