The Norfolk Terrier Club Juniors

Junior Handling Results

The Norfolk Terrier Club of GB

Championship Show

Saturday 28th September 2008

 

Judge: Ruth Corkhill

Pictured: Chloe Horne - 1st 6-11yrs and Ebony Owen - 1st 12-16yrs and BJH.

I was a last minute “stand in” judge as Dot Britten wads unable to attend. I found the standard of the 3 junior handlers who were present t be very high indeed. It was a shame that the other 4 were absent.

 

Junior Handling 6 -11 years

1st Chloe Horne, I have watched this young lass handling over the past 12 months and she has certainly learned the art very well having become a very proficient handler indeed. Her charge is not the easiest to cope with being a very stubborn youngster with a mind of her own! But with gentle persuasion Chloe guided her around the ring in the correct manner always paying attention to the judge and being mindful not to block my view of the dog.

 

Junior Handling 12 - 16 years

Two very competent young handlers making my job all the more difficult, having to split hairs to place them.

1st Ebony Owen and BJH

2nd Kristian Hitchen

Both were exhibiting experienced well schooled sow dogs which made their job somewhat easier than Chloe’s! They were presented well on the table and moved in nice straight lines, handlers keeping eyes on both the dogs and the judge. Bony just had the edge in the final round and was careful to keep her charge between her and the judge at all times and tried to make better use of the ring space.