Since 1934 the Westminster Kennel Club has
offered Junior Showmanship competition (formerly known as Children's Handling class).
The AKC
offers Junior Showmanship classes for children from 9 to 18 years of age.
Not exact matches
Dogs registered with the American Kennel Club may be entered in a March 9 match in St. Petersburg that
offers both obedience and breed competition.The Dog Training Club of St. Petersburg match begins with obedience judging and a parade of champions and titled dogs at 10:30 a.m., and
junior showmanship and conformation judging following the parade.That competition will be held at Shorecrest School, 5101 1st E., St. Petersburg.
Many times
junior showmanship classes are free (if the dog is entered in regular classes) or are
offered at the reduced rate.
Each year for the
Junior Showmanship competition, which is limited to young people ages 9 - 18, the Westminster Kennel Club
offers the eight finalists Scholarship Awards totaling $ 24,000 for their use in post-secondary schooling for the college or technical school of their choice.
Junior Showmanship offers children between the ages of 9 and 18 years of age an opportunity to develop their handling skills, learn about good sportsmanship, and learn about dogs and dog shows.