UK Junior Handler of the Year 2009 Final

Agria Pet InsuranceThe search for the UK Junior Handler of the Year begins…

The prestigious Junior Handler of the Year Final will be taking place at London’s biggest dog event, Discover Dogs 2009 and promises to be as nail-biting as ever!

The exciting competition is supported by the Kennel Club’s insurance providers, Agria Pet Insurance, which is proud to support a competition that encourages the young, aspiring dog enthusiasts of the future.

UK Junior Handler of the Year 2008Over 250 young handlers competed at the Junior Handling Association semi finals at Richmond Championship Dog Show in September, and they were whittled down to just 14 of the best young dog handlers from around the UK, aged from 6 to 16. The finalists must demonstrate their dog handling ability and rapport with not only their own dog, but an unfamiliar dog too.

Not to be missed - only one youngster can be crowned Junior Handler of the Year 2009 who will have the honour of representing the United Kingdom in the International Final at DFS Crufts 2010.

The UK final will commence at 10:00am on Saturday 14th November at Discover Dogs at Earls Court 1 in London.

The UK Finalists:

NAME BREED OF DOG GROUP
Ellen Fairall Beagle Hound 6-11
Rebecca Rowe Wirehaired Dachshund Hound 12-16
Lauren Brown Pomeranian Toy 6-11
Helen Rishworth Italian Greyhound Toy 12-16 
Jodie Brutto Border Collie Pastoral 6-11
Georgina Ferguson Belgian Shepherd Dog Pastoral 12-16
Jordan Leonard Newfoundland Working 6-11
Hollie Kavanagh Dobermann Working 12-16
Chloe Johnson Border Terrier Terrier 6-11
Jennifer Tobijanski Sealyham Terrier Terrier 12-16
Heather Brawn  Clumber Spaniel Gundog 6-11
Jodi Allen Pointer Gundog 12-16
Abbie Williams Dalmatian Utility 6-11
Victoria Clarke German Spitz Utility 12-16