Saturday December 27, 2008

Best Overall:

Rosette & Portable CD Boombox

Sunday December 28, 2008

Best Overall:

Rosette & 10" Portable DVD Player

Monday December 29, 2008

Best Overall:

Rosette & 20" Virtual Flat Screen Colour TV

UNOFFICIAL INVITATIONAL JUNIOR HANDLING COMPETITION

(for Best Junior Handler of the Elora Gorge Kennel Club Shows)

*see premium list for rules*

   Overall Winner  Invitational Winner

6.0 Polaroid Digital Camera

Five remaining Juniors-

    Mini Digital Camera

2006 Elora Gorge Kennel Club

Invitational Winner: Peter Phillips    Judge: Dave Kuehl

(photo courtesy of Oslach Photography)

Junior handler competitions are to promote quality handling and sportsmanship and are for handlers between the ages of 4 and 18 years of age.  Handlers are divided into six classes based on age, boys and girls competing in the same classes.

Handlers are judged on their ability to show their dog, while the conformation of the dog is not considered in the assessment of the handler's ability.

Overall impression is most important with the handler and the dog functioning as part of a team, unobtrusive but efficient.

Credit is given to handlers who deal with difficult dogs in a competent manner.

Handlers should have acceptable show attire, be well groomed and exhibit good sportsmanship at all times  Handlers can be expected to answer general questions on dog shows, dog anatomy and breed specifics.