December 27

 December 28

 December 29

UNOFFICIAL INVITATIONAL JUNIOR HANDLING COMPETITION TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 29

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

There will be a Prize for Overall Winner and Reserve Winner 

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.

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Held under CKC Rules. Judge to be announced the day of the show. Pee Wee 4 – 6 yrs. (non–competitive) Junior 7 – 10 yrs. (Novice and Open) Intermediate 11 – 14 yrs. (Novice and Open) Senior 15 – up to but not incl. 18 yrs. (Novice and Open) Best Overall (excluding Pee Wee) All dogs must be entered in one of the Of cial Classes or Exhibition Only on the day of competition. Entry to be made at the show. Complete rules will appear in the Show Catalogue. Dogs being used in the competition must be of appropriate size and temperament for the Junior Handler. If Pee Wee handler cannot lift dog, it is not appropriate in size for the competitor. Rosettes and Ribbons donated by MJN Show Services. Dec. 27- Best Overall Junior – Rosette & Appropriate Prize Dec. 28- Best Overall Junior – Rosette & Appropriate Prize Dec. 29- Best Overall Junior – Rosette & Appropriate Prize Each Day – 1st in each competitive class – Rosette Each Day – 2nd thru 4th in each competitive class – Ribbon Each Day – Pee Wee Handlers will receive a Prize FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 Special Unof cial Invitational Junior Handling Competition For Best Junior Handler of the Elora Gorge Kennel Club Show • This is an unof cial invitational competition, no entry is required. All f rst place winners, at each competitive level, from each of the three days, will be invited to compete in this event. A single winner from each of the competitive classes will be selected. The six winners will advance to the f nal judging, where a single award will be given. • Giant Rosettes for the Best Junior Handler and the Best Reserve Junior Handler in the unof cial Invitational, donated by the Elora Gorge Kennel Club