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Does anyone have experience with or as a junior handler in either AKC or UKC?
I got my first show prospect pup this year and just in time to start picking things up with her I found out I was pregnant (and have had a pretty difficult pregnancy thus far).
Anyway, ive know a young lady who volunteered and then worked for my vet clinic that really wants to jr handler and her own circumstances dont allow her to get a dog of her own right now. Id love to let her use my girl but from what ive heard with AKC the dog would need to be registered to an immediate family member of hers? Can she show out of juniors at 16 as a novice/"hired" handler? Any info appreciated

Personally I don't have any experience as a Jr Handler / dog shows in general, but I have done a lot of research on it since I'm personally interested in junior handling as well. I'm still working on the getting a dog part but small details you know? XD

Anyway. From what I understand the dog has to be owned/co-owned by the Jr Handler and/or their immediate family. Therefore, I think the way to enable a Jr Handler to handle your dog would be to sign him/her on as a co-owner to the dog. I wouldn't take my word on it but I think that's how it would be if the Jr handler isn't associated with the dog through family directly.

Also, since juniors is about the showmanship of the handler I don't think she'd be able to be put on as a hired handler since that would imply that you are paying her and that would disqualify her from jr handling.

I know I'm not being very helpful but I tried lol.

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Last edited by Myths on 8/29/2015 11:26:45 PM

I just aged out of juniors and I can say that all that Myths said is correct.

If you would like more www.akc.org/events/junior-showmanship/ is the place to go

In AKC Jrs must own or co-own the dog to show in juniors but can show in breed without ownership. In Canada no ownership is required.

Thank you acclamation!
Are you aware if theres any special restrictions on her showing in breed or is she right up there with everyone else?
Ive already coown with the breeder and weve got a contract so as much as I trust her, I dont think adding her is diserable right now.

As far as her showing in breed, anyone can show a dog in breed. She doesnt have to have any relation to the owners.