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The 2026 AKC Regional Junior Showmanship Event Schedule is Available Now

The 2026 AKC Regional Junior Showmanship schedule is here with event dates, locations, and qualifying periods for juniors nationwide.

American Kennel Club·January 15, 2026·2 min read

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Addison Lancaster with an Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen at a dog show

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Meet the Junior Handler: Addison Lancaster

Addison Lancaster shares her Junior Showmanship journey, mentors, memorable wins, and life growing up in the world of purebred dogs.

December 22, 20255 min read

Natalie Halfacre – 2025 Kennel Club of Philadelphia Best Junior Handler

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Interview With Natalie Halfacre – 2025 Kennel Club of Philadelphia Best Junior Handler

Natalie Halfacre reflects on winning Best Junior Handler at the 2025 Kennel Club of Philadelphia and her journey in Juniors.

December 22, 20254 min read

Erica Cross head photo

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Meet the Judges

Insights From Erica Cross – 2025 National Dog Show Junior Showmanship Judge

Erica Cross reflects on judging Junior Showmanship at the 2025 National Dog Show and the promising future of the sport.

December 19, 20252 min read

Blaine Crowder winning Best in Junior Showmanship at the 2025 National Dog Show

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Meet Blaine Crowder – 2025 National Dog Show Best Junior Handler

Blaine Crowder shares a Best Junior Handler win at the 2025 National Dog Show, reflecting on family support, hard work, and goals ahead.

December 19, 20253 min read

Junior Handler Kyleigh Mingee at a dog show

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Meet the Junior Handlers

Meet the Junior Handler: Kyleigh Mingee

Meet junior handler Kyleigh Mingee as she shares her journey in dogs, Junior Showmanship, mentorship, and goals for the future.

December 16, 20255 min read

2025 Montgomery County Kennel Club: Best Junior Handler - Taylor Stone

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Meet the Junior Handlers

2025 Montgomery County Kennel Club Best Junior Handler – Taylor Stone

Taylor Stone shares her Best Junior Handler win at Montgomery, from ringside moments to future goals in the sport of dogs. Read more.

November 21, 20253 min read

Junior Handlers

Dog Show Community

SOOO PROUD of the Local Juniors who are always willing to STEP FORWARD for the Sport of Purebred Dogs!

Marlene Groves celebrates Colorado’s Juniors who step up to volunteer, lead, and inspire, proving they truly are the future of purebred dogs.

November 2, 20254 min read

Just before Judge Dick Cooper chooses his Westminster Juniors winner. note that Charlie has his dog already perfectly set up while the other finalists are still working.

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

Dog Show History

Role Models for Juniors

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr spotlights AKC leaders who began as Junior Handlers and now inspire the next generation to follow their dreams.

October 28, 20257 min read

Junior Handlers Collage

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Today’s Juniors — Tomorrow’s Leaders!

Young AKC handlers share how they’re learning, helping, and leading through Juniors Clubs and dog sports. Meet tomorrow’s leaders today!

October 28, 202524 min read

Junior Showmanship: Junior handlers at a dog show

Junior Showmanship

Our Juniors: Showmanship and So Much More

Dan Sayers celebrates the energy and heart of young AKC handlers who keep the spirit of the sport alive. Learn more about their journey!

October 28, 20253 min read

Hadrian deftly moves his Toy Manchester.

Junior Showmanship

Showing (and Breeding) Runs in the Family

Meet the Towell family, whose journey through Junior Showmanship turned a love of dogs into a shared passion and lifelong lessons.

October 24, 202512 min read

Junior Sportsman Award Winner Kaylee Wagoner

Meet the Junior Handlers

2nd Annual Junior Foundation’s Best of the Best Junior Showcase a Huge Success

AKC Junior Foundation expands, awards scholarships, and spotlights young handlers at its annual invitational event

September 24, 20258 min read

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