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Curlies, Gratitude, and Looking Ahead to 2026 🐾 As 2025 draws to a close, it feels like the right moment to pause, reflect, and say thank you — for the dogs, the people, and the quiet moments that made this year meaningful at Cutecurl Retrievers. 🖤  A Year of Curlies While we didn’t attend the Royal shows this year, we were incredibly proud of our dogs’ achievements closer to home. At the Curly Specialty Show , Xena  had a wonderful day, being awarded Reserve Bitch Challeng

Some dogs come into our lives and change everything. For me, that dog was Bert  — my heart dog, my travel companion, my show dog extraordinaire, and the beautiful soul who made every adventure feel safe. He will always hold a place in my heart that no other dog can fill. 🖤 A Dog With Presence Bert wasn’t just handsome — he had presence .The kind of presence that made people pause, turn their heads, and admire him even before they knew his name. He was loved most by teenage g

Celebrating Curls, Community, and Connection 🐾 What a weekend! The Curly Coated Retriever Specialty is always a highlight of the year — a time to reconnect with friends, admire beautiful dogs, and celebrate everything that makes our breed so special. This year was no exception, with a wonderful atmosphere, wagging tails everywhere, and so many moments that reminded us why we love Curlies. A Celebration of the Breed From the veterans (on both 2 and 4 legs 🤭) who still strut

If Bella was the show star, Lacey  was always the heart. The only puppy in her litter, Lacey grew up surrounded by people — which might explain why she’s still not entirely convinced she’s a dog 😅. Confident, calm, and endlessly affectionate, she’s been our steady companion and the ultimate ambassador for the Curly breed. The Calm in the Chaos Lacey has that beautiful, unflappable temperament that makes her everyone’s favourite. Crowded expos? No problem. New faces at Curly

Every kennel has that one dog who changes everything — for us, that’s Bella . She was our very first home-bred Champion , and the dog who proved that Cutecurl Retrievers could hold their own in the ring while being the heart of our family at home. A True Curly Character Bella has always had that unmistakable Curly personality — smart, independent, and just a little cheeky. From the very beginning she stood out, not just for her looks but for her confidence and spark. She’s th

At Cutecurl Retrievers, our world revolves around curly coats, wagging tails, and the joy of sharing life with one of the most unique and versatile retriever breeds — the Curly Coated Retriever.