International Junior Handling Competition

The Kennel Club is again organising this prestigious final at Crufts 2012, and junior handlers from 34 different countries will be competing for the ultimate title.

Split into three exciting rounds, the competition requires the finalists to demonstrate their handling ability and rapport with unfamiliar dogs that they have met less than an hour before the final! The finalists have each selected a first and second choice breed but will not have met the individual dogs before.

They will then handle a second dog of another breed with only about five minutes of bonding time beforehand, before returning to the ring with their original choice of breed.

The judge will make a secret shortlist, with all 34 finalists later returning to the Arena for the final parade where the 2012 winner will be crowned.

Photo on the left is of the 2011 International Junior Handler Winner - Paulina Lisiak from Poland.

Timetable of Judging

Judging will take place in the Arena for all parts, including the Parade and final judging. The Judge is Mr Espen Engh (Norway)

Sunday 11 March 2012:

• 08.00 – 10.45    International Junior Handling Final
• 17.45 – 18.00 (TBC)    Parade and Final Judging

Photos from dfs Crufts 2011 International Junior Handling Competition

International Junior Handler Finalists