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, 2025
Dan Sayers celebrates the energy and heart of young AKC handlers who keep the spirit of the sport alive. Learn more about their journey!
Meet the Towell family, whose journey through Junior Showmanship turned a love of dogs into a shared passion and lifelong lessons.
AKC Junior Foundation expands, awards scholarships, and spotlights young handlers at its annual invitational event
Meet Kalyn Erickson, a passionate Junior Handler from Iowa, making memories, winning titles, and building her future in dogs.
Tatum Duvall is a dedicated Junior, breeder, and owner-handler advocating for Vizslas, Juniors, and the future of purebred dogs.
Juniors explore canine anatomy in a new RHP clinic, building future breeders, handlers, and judges through AKC education.
Meet Junior Handler Natalie Van Tassel – an aspiring breeder with a passion for Australian Shepherds and a heart for the sport.
Meet Junior Handler Elizabeth Skaggs – passionate about Basenjis, dog sports, and the joy of growing in the ring with her dogs.