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Juniors explore canine anatomy in a new RHP clinic, building future breeders, handlers, and judges through AKC education.
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On June 20, 2025, the First Colony Cluster sponsored the inaugural RHP Clinic on The Fundamentals of Canine Anatomy and Structure for Juniors. This seminar, presented by AKC Registered Handlers Angela Lloyd, Diego Garcia, Greg Strong, and Jason Bailey, provided education on basic canine anatomy and structure to Junior Handlers.
We hope this offering will act as the catalyst of an ongoing series that will provide building blocks to develop an understanding of canine anatomy and structure that is integral for the study of Breed Standards and the evaluation of dogs for AKC’s future breeders, handlers, and judges. Other educational topics will be added so that we can educate a new generation of knowledgeable dog people. This educational opportunity is the most recent example of the commitment and support of AKC’s Juniors Program by the Junior Task Force, the Registered Handlers Program, and the First Colony Cluster. We hope other clubs will consider following this path.
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