Special Beginner of the Year 2025 winner – Shydally Stage Star
Special Beginner of the Year 2026 now open for entries – enter online at this link
We are delighted to host our annual Special Beginner of the Year competition again in conjunction with our November championship show. This competition will be held upon completion of the dog judging on 15th November at Staffordshire County Showground, in the Margaret Everton Pavillion.
Qualifiers are those exhibits who have been awarded Best Special Beginner in Breed at a general championship or club show from 1st November 2025 – 31st October 2026.
The competition will run as a match, where exhibits are drawn against each other, the winner progressing to the next round until the final where there will be an overall winner and a reserve declared. The judge will be announced on the day.
Please note: entry into the competition does not cover your entry for the championship show and this should be made in the normal way, this form is only for the Special Beginner competition.
If you have any questions contact Lisa Marley
| Year | Overall winner | Judge |
| 2024 | Sadiedel Let Ur Heart Decide JW | Russell Mosedale |
| 2025 | Shydally Stage Star | Jane Eyeington |