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Jody’s Thoughts on Juniors: Who Represents the Ideal Junior Handler?

Jody’s Thoughts on Juniors: Who Represents the Ideal Junior Handler? Close your eyes and imagine this…. Wait! Read the next paragraph, THEN imagine… Visualize a female Olympic gymnast. What’s her size and body type? How about a professional football offensive tackle, or the forwards in the Final Four at the NCAA Basketball Championships? Imagine prima […]

Jody Davidson·April 20, 2026·8 min read

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Meet the Junior Handler: Michayla Hopkins

Michayla Hopkins shares her journey in Junior Showmanship, highlighting her experiences, goals, and passion for working with dogs.

April 20, 20267 min read

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Meet Hadrian Towell: 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Best Junior Handler

Hadrian Towell shares his Best Junior Handler win at Westminster 2026 with Manchester Terrier “Simon,” and their final show together.

April 17, 20264 min read

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Interview With Michael Faulkner: 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Junior Showmanship Judge

Michael Faulkner shares his experience judging the Junior Showmanship Finals at the 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

April 16, 20263 min read

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Jody’s Thoughts on Juniors: Playing by the Rules?

Jody’s Thoughts on Juniors: Playing by the Rules? “Alice thought she had never seen such a curious croquet-ground in her life…the balls were live hedgehogs, the mallets live flamingoes… The players all played at once without waiting for turns, quarrelling all the while, and fighting for the hedgehogs… “I don’t think they play at all […]

April 16, 20268 min read

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Jody’s Thoughts on Juniors: A Roadmap to Success in Junior Showmanship

Jody Davidson shares a practical roadmap for Junior Showmanship, encouraging goal setting, family balance, and long-term growth.

February 27, 20267 min read

Teenager and dog in agility. Teenager training his Belgian Shepherd in agility

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The American Kennel Club Congratulates the AKC Junior Versatility Scholarship Recipients for 2025

AKC announces the 2025 Junior Versatility Scholarship winners, honoring top Juniors competing across multiple AKC sports.

February 25, 20263 min read

Ava Silva kneeling on a red carpet holding a blue ribbon. A small dog is standing next to her.

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Meet the Junior Handler: Ava Silva

Ava Silva shares her Junior Showmanship journey with Prancer, reflecting on mentorship, mindset, big goals, and a dream of Westminster.

February 25, 20266 min read

Scarlett Wells

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Meet the Junior Handler: Scarlett Wells

Meet Junior Handler Scarlett Wells as she shares her journey with Dachshunds, Junior Showmanship goals, and dreams for the future.

February 16, 20268 min read

Tatum Bartlett: 2025 AKC National Championship Best Junior Handler

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Meet Tatum Bartlett: 2025 AKC National Championship Best Junior Handler

Tatum Bartlett celebrates her 2025 AKC National Championship Best Junior Handler win and the journey behind the moment.

February 12, 20265 min read

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Insights From Patricia Anne Keenan: 2025 AKC National Championship Junior Showmanship Finals Judge

Patricia Anne Keenan shares her experience judging the 2025 AKC National Championship Junior Showmanship Finals.

February 12, 20266 min read

Jody Davidson

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Jody’s Thoughts on Juniors

Jody shares her journey from theatre to dog shows, reflecting on Junior Showmanship, mentorship, inclusion, and building the sport’s future.

February 9, 20268 min read

NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 03: Penny, the Doberman Pinscher, winner of Best in Show, during the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show – Junior Showmanship, Group Judging (Sporting, Working, Terrier) + Best In Show at Madison Square Garden on February 03, 2026 i

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Penny the Doberman Pinscher Named Best in Show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Penny the Doberman Pinscher wins Best in Show at 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, topping 2,500 dogs at Madison Square Garden.

February 4, 20266 min read

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