Curly Comms
Breed Representation at the Royal Bath & West Show, Shepton Mallet, Somerset
This week Curlies were represented in the Great British Dogs Pavillion at the Royal Bath & West Show.
The team was:
Jo & Brett Clayton with Hebe, Clover, & Sorrel; Rachel Arnold & James Dobson with Kopis; Ian with Forrest; Nina & Jay with Bern & Wren; Sarah Gillman with Gunner; and Nigel & Sandra with Cerys, Nornie, Merry & Hoolit.
Sorrel
They all did a great job…
Jay, Bern & Wren, and Hoolit, on the Stand
Nigel, Merry & Hoolit and Nina, Rachel & Kopis in the Parade Ring
And making new friends…..
Great British Dogs
Hoolit, CCR aged 13 months weighing 31Kgs & Norman, Mastiff aged 11 months weighing 90Kgs…
CCRC Gundog Training/Team Selection Day
Following the Gundog Training & Team Selection Day that took place on 10 May 2026, we can now announce the Curly Gundog Working Teams for the following events:
Minor Breeds Working Test:
Jackie Evans with Rowancurl Beachcomber (Lexi)
Bea Barber with Tonispada Vuori Vincent By Blanshard SGWC. (Edgar)
Beverley Snudden with Roughyeds Regal Return (Olive)
Reserve
Jackie Evans with Kukkasen Keita By Caballus (IMP FIN) (Keita)
Game Fair Minority Breeds Challenge:
Jeanette Findlow with Roughyeds Gold Stick Cellar SGWC (Marion)
Bea Barber with Tonispada Vuori Vincent By Blanshard SGWC (Edgar)
Beverley Snudden with Roughyeds Regal Return (Olive)
Reserve
Bea Barber with Sh.Ch. Foxriever Picture Perfect For Blanshard (Giles)
Good Luck Everyone!
Insights Series 2 – Curlies in Focus with Hannie Warendorf, 27 May 2026
We had a lovely evening on Wednesday, it was the second of our Insights Series – Curlies in Focus, all about getting the best from our photography, packed with helpful tips to get a great shot of our closest companions. It was really well attended with international friends also able to join, and was very interactive with Hannie taking and answering questions throughout the session. We certainly learnt a lot…..
Thank you so much to Hannie for giving up her time to present a really informative talk, with some stunning photographs, we really enjoyed it.
Coming Up…
CCRC Working Test Workshop – South West Hub, 6 June 2026
Held at Malmesbury, Wiltshire, with Jill Gardner, owner of Foxcote Golden Retrievers.
Cost – £40
This is a half day weekend training workshop to find out all you want to know about working tests. What the rules are, what to expect, what the tests might be, and what the judges are looking for. Have a go at some test based exercises with a general chat on scoring and how to get the best from your dog.
The day will start at 9am meeting for tea/coffee & intros, for a 9.30am start, finishing around 12.30-1pm.
For more information please email Nina Parker-Miles
Southern Counties, 31 May 2026
There were 11 Dogs, making 11 Entries for Breed Judge, Dr Annukka Paloheimo from Finland, at the Newbury Showground for the Southern Counties Canine Association General Champ Show.
Dr Paloheimo’s main winners were:
Best of Breed: Kahawei Star Catcher (Miss G & Mr A Boorman & Brown)
Best Dog: Kahawei Star Catcher (Miss G & Mr A Boorman & Brown)
Reserve Best Dog: Foxriever Immortal Spirit JW (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: Foxriever Sea Fyre JW (Mr AM & Mrs DJ & Mrs E Whitehead & Whitehead & Sutton)
Best Veteran: Karnawalowy Drink Z Basisfory (Imp Pol) (Mr P A & Ms R A Baines & Hawley-Clarke)
The full results can be found here on the Show Results Page.
St. Andrews, Cupar & District Canine Society, 30 May 2026
Judge: Jo MacLaine (Greyspirit)
Open (1/0)
1 Crimblescurl Time To Tango At Wenichones JW (Mr L & Mrs D Bain, & Mr M Bain), BOB
Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society, 27 May 2026
Judge: Paul Wilkinson
Puppy (0)
Junior (0)
Post Graduate (1/0)
1 Ethereal Glaze From Tornado Beta For Haneslau (Imp Ltu) (Ms SM Carlin), RBOB
Open (2/0)
1 Sh Ch Brightmeadow Take Your Time At Densdale (Miss J Stubbs), BOB & Gundog Group 1 under Group Judge, Kate Keely (Alhambian/Shipden), he then went on to win Best In Show under Judge, Paul Wilkinson.
2 Celebrated Caramel From Tornado Beta (Imp Ltu) (Ms SM Carlin)
Shropshire Gundog Society, 25 May 2026
Judge: Judge: Mrs Anne Orzel (Braxton)
Class 40. Puppy, (0)
Class 41. Junior, (0)
Class 42. Post Graduate (2/1)
1st 80 – Violeta Borboleta Jacques Du Moulin Du Paulu (Imp Fra) (Miss A Clayton), BOB
Class 43. Open (2/1)
1st 81 – Kukkasen Keita by Caballus (Mr G & Mrs J Evans), RBOB
Best In Show
Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society, 27 & 28 May 2026
Jill Stubbs’ ‘Dru’ – Sh Ch Brightmeadow Take Your Time At Densdale won Best In Show at Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society on Thursday. Jill said, ‘A day out at Staffordshire County Agricultural Show my favourite one. Just myself and Su Carlin representing the Breed today. Dru went Best Of Breed under Paul Wilkinson and then in the Group he only went and won it for the second consecutive year. Back tomorrow for Best in Show…..‘ and then….. ‘OMG he only went and did it BIS! Absolutely overjoyed and just cannot believe we did it. He didn’t put a paw wrong on both days… Thursday was so hot and humid but he still moved so well – he won himself £20…‘
Jill & Dru – Sh Ch Brightmeadow Take Your Time At Densdale, Best In Show
Huge Congratulations!
