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Expert Advice: Juniors
Junior Calista McKee Wins Junior Versatility Scholarship After Showing Dogs In All 50 States
Calista McKee, 15, spent the last 11 months and 1 week traveling across the country to show dogs in every country. Now, McKee has showed in all 50...
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| December 23, 2024
Expert Advice: Juniors
Noah Hollaway Debuts AKC Rally in Junior Showmanship at the AKC National Championship
Noah Hollaway a 12-year-old junior handler from Clermont, Florida will be competing at the AKC National Championship, debuting in AKC Rally.
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| December 15, 2024
Expert Advice: Juniors
Junior Handler Julia Simone Williams Competes in AKC Rally and Obedience
At 11 years old, Julia Simone Williams is already doing AKC Rally and Obedience on a major national stage at the AKC National Championship.
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| December 14, 2024
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Meet Junior Handler Ruby Kaufax
An active junior handler from Arizona, Ruby Kaufax turns twelve in November and has already overcome serious health issues to remain competitive with...
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| December 4, 2024
Expert Advice: Juniors
Meet Junior Handler Natalie Van Tassel
Natalie Van Tassel, a junior handler from Washington, has found a passion in dog sports. It's also made a huge impact on the 17-year-old's mental health.
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| October 17, 2024
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Meet Junior Handler Isabella Ruffoni
Seventeen-year-old Isabella Ruffoni from Gilroy, CA is a third-generation dog show handler, but didn't get involved in the sport until she was 15.
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| September 10, 2024
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Meet Junior Handler Andrew Butkiewicz
Andrew Butkiewicz of Darboy, WI, got started in dog agility when he was only 2 years old. Now, he competes not only in agility, but multiple dog sports.
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| August 21, 2024
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Junior Handler Andrew Konior Competes in 2024 AKC Agility League Championship
Junior Handler Andrew Konior of Iowa, knows about the value of teamwork. He and dog "Charlotte," will compete at the 2024 AKC Agility League Championship,
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| August 13, 2024
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Meet Junior Handler Emma Bayonet
Competing internationally and winning at a national breed specialty are big goals for most dog sports competitors. Junior Emma Bayonet is already there.
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| August 9, 2024
Expert Advice: Juniors
Community Supports Junior Handler Ellie Dalton and Golden Retriever ‘Ben’ in AKC Rally
Ellie Dalton, 11, competed at the AKC Rally National Championship with Golden Retriever "Ben," the Franklin Township Police Therapy Dog.
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| August 9, 2024