Curly Comms
The Royal Kennel Club CC Breed Allocation
The Royal Kennel Club has published the Challenge Certificate (CC) allocation – entry rolling averages.
This shows the 2025 average entry and four year rolling average for the years 2022 – 2025. This provides an indication of what these average entries mean for CC allocation in the future – although they have stated this will not be reviewed until January 2027. These figures act as a guide to breed clubs on the direction of potential future CC allocation.
For Curly Coated Retrievers:
The average entries for Curlies at CC Shows in 2025 was 38.79
The average entries for Curlies at CC Shows in the years 2022-2025 was 38.81
This compared to:
The average entries for Curlies at CC Shows in the years 2015-2019 was 29.01
For more details of the average entries used in determining the 2024-2028 CC allocations and the model used, please visit
https://www.royalkennelclub.com/ccallocation
Curly Coated Retriever Club Championship Show, 11 July 2026
We are pleased to announce that entries are now open for our Championship Show, at Oswestry Agricultural Showground.
Our judge will be Breed Specialist, Tiina Illukka (Caballus) from Finland.
Our show this year is sponsored by Skinners, and there will be:
-Goodie Bags for 1st to 3rd in each class
-Reserve Best In Show wins a 2.5kg Skinners Food Voucher
-Best In Show wins a 15kg Skinners Food Voucher
We will have our wonderful Curly Club Shop, Raffle, and Club Breed Rescue Stand on the day.
There will be a Training Day on Sunday 12 July 2026 – more details to follow.
Camping is available and can be booked through Fossedata at £15 per night for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Any questions or queries please email our Club Secretary, Vicki Hayes
Enter now at Fossedata entries close at Midnight on Sunday, 28 June 2026.
CCRC Gundog Training – South West Hub, 29 April 2026
Gundog Training Evening Sessions Re-starting for 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.
For more information please email Nina Parker-Miles
Exonian Canine Association Members’ Limited Show, 29 March 2026
Judge: Leah Puleston (Shanuleas)
AVNSC Gundog Open (4/0)
3 Harris, Miss A, Brightmeadow Wish Come True At Dreamcurl
AV Graduate Red Wine Stakes (10/1)
Judge: Sharon Adams
2 Harris, Miss A, Brightmeadow Wish Come True At Dreamcurl, winning a bottle of red wine
Gundog Breeds Association of Scotland Open Show, 28 March 2026
Judge: Joe McPherson
Open
1 Cummings, Mrs J, Maycourt Island Girl For Breichside, BOB
2 Cummings, Mrs J, Molokain Enchanted One
NEFRA Spring Working Test, 29 March 2026
The Northern England Flatcoated Retriever Association Spring Working Test took place on Sunday at Red Hall Farm, Crewe.
Judges: Ms Sharon Kitson (B3459), Ms Sarah Middleton & Mr Henry Carney
We are thrilled to report that we had Curly representatives there taking part. Jeannette Findlow and Marion (Roughyeds Gold Stick Cellar) were entered in the Novice Stakes which had a strong entry. Jeannette told us,
‘Despite the weather yesterday we had a great day at the NEFRA spring working test. This is the first time they have opened any of their tests to minority breed retrievers and IWS and I hope they continue to do so. It looks like Marion finished 6th out of 14 in Novice, we are really pleased with her. Nick Eden was also there in novice, along with other minority breed entries – 2 CBR and 2 IWS.
There were three tests to start with making use of a wood, water and jumps, with a walk up at the end. It was a really friendly day with judges giving good advice at the end.‘
Well done Marion!
Upperward of Lanarkshire Canine Society, 1 February 2026
Linsey Dunbar (Linirgor)
Open (3/0)
1st Cummings’ Maycourt Island Girl For Breichside, Seemed initially rather overawed with her experience. When settled she was the soundest in the class. Lovely wedge shaped head of good proportions. Good spring of rib, clean in neck, good forehand, well boned and good feet. BOB
2nd Cummings’ Molokain Enchanted One, Good neck and shoulder placement, well developed forechest. Pleasing head and expression. Did not move with the drive in rear of the winner.
3rd Bain’s Crimblescurl Time To Tango At Wenichones JW
