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"Junior Handling By Emily Dorma"

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Photos Courtesy Of Martin Hershberg

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It is a:   Hobby and a Sport, it is Competitive and Fun.

In Normal Conformation Dog shows, the dog is judged against the CKC breed

standard for conformation (movement, structure, coat, temperament)

In Junior Handling, the Handler is Judged on his/her  

There are 7 classes:

  PeeWee    This class is for handlers 4-6 years of age, as of Dec. 31^st, of the year preceding. This class is Optional, and Non-competative.

Junior   (Class)              

     Novice      This class is for handlers 7 to 10 years of age as of Dec. 31^st of the year

                       preceding, who have not won '6'  1st places in the same class with competition.

      Open        This class is for handlers 7 to 10 years of age as of Dec. 31^st of the year preceding,

                       who have  won '6'   1st places in the same class with competition.

 Intermediate      (class)

       Novice         This class is for handlers 11 to 14 years of age as of Dec. 31^st of the year

                            preceding,  who have not won '6' 1st places in the same class with

                            competition.

       Open          This class is for handlers 11 to 14 years of age as of Dec. 31^st of the year

                                   preceding, who have  won 6 first  places in the same class with

                          competition.

Senior          (class)          

    Novice                   This class is for handlers 15 years of age as of Dec. 31^st of the year

                                   preceding,  & up to 18 years old, who have not won 6 first

                                               places in the same class with competition.

      Open                    This class is for handlers 15 years of age as of Dec. 31^st of the year

                                   preceding,  and up to 18 years old who have  won 6 first

                                    places in the same class with competition.

The First place winner, from the 6 competative classes, Compete for Best Overall

How is Junior PERFORMANCE judged? :

RESPECT & MANNERS

Eye contact with the judge, and NEVER EVER put yourself between the judge and your dog.

If you are first in line, Ask the handler behind you, if they are ready to go. 

DRESS:

Your apparel and the entire way you present yourself to the judge is very important. Dress Formal and Professional.

NO high heals...   NO low cut tops...    NO low cut jeans....   NO Short or tight skirts... !!

CONFIDENCE:

Brings you a LONG way.  !!!

 Your ‘Look”, your ‘Posture”, your “eye contact”, your “attitude”.

 LOVE what you are doing, and let it show. Smile LOTS.

STAY in  FOCUS:

Pay attention to what is going on, remember the first and last dog, and be ready for your turn, do not chit chat with others, Keep you eye on the judge and your dog at all times. Watch what the judge asks the other handlers to do, as she may ask a sneaky question,   like:  repeat the pattern the last girl did.   If you are not paying attention, you will not know what to do.

Show the Judge what she wants to see.: this could be face, fronts, rears.  You need to watch and read the judge, and know what she is looking for at certain times

DOG RELATIONSHIP:

How you treat your dog is extremely important.  Talk to your dog, Never hit your dog, do not raise your voice, Treat your dog like your best friend.  You and your dog, should be presented as a team.

KNOWLEDGE of DOGS:

You  will be asked questions on dog anatomy, Breed specific questions about the breed you are showing, or other dogs in the ring, dog faults, dog show questions about groups. In Higher groups, ANY dog related question is asked.

SPORTSMANSHIP:

A judge may place you at the end of the line, making it look like you are last, JUST to judge your sportsmanship, facial expressions & attitude. Basically judging your Reaction.  Remember the show results are NOT final, until the ribbon is handed out.  KEEP SHOWING your best.

PROCEDURES:

You will be asked to do different Patterns - Down & Back, Triangle, Reverse Triangle, ‘T’, Down & Back in Pairs, Self Stacking,  L’s, show the bite or teeth, ground or   Table presentation. (as in photo)

PROPER PRESENTATION of YOUR DOG:

Every dog has Its BREED REQUIREMENT, for grooming, Stacking, moving and attitude. 

You MUST be able to Properly present YOUR breed to the Judge.

In Senior and Open classes, they may be required to change breeds, and so, they Must know how to present a variety of breeds.  

For more information, email Seantiago Havanese at:
info@seantiagohavanese.com