Taylor Johnson: Winning Best Junior at Westminster is something I wanted to achieve since starting Juniors, and to win in such amazing competition as well as under an amazing handler in our sport was absolutely a dream come true!
Taylor Johnson: This was my first time showing at WKC back in the city, and the whole atmosphere is just different. Even in the Preliminaries, there was so much talent that you really couldn’t go wrong. Being in the ring with some of the best is one of the best feelings!
Taylor Johnson: I was lucky enough to have my parents, siblings, and dog show family there, so I called the rest of my extended family who couldn’t be there.
Taylor Johnson: To be completely honest, we loaded up and went back to the hotel, ordered some food in, and Sven and I fell asleep watching Best in Show. That was the best celebration!
Taylor Johnson: I sat in the whelping box with Sven, picked him out at puppy evaluations, and campaigned him for two years. For me, I didn’t want my last time around the ring to be with any other dog.
Taylor Johnson: Whether we won or lost, I knew I was taking home the best pet a girl could ask for, but to be able to end both of our Junior careers on top is absolutely amazing.
Taylor Johnson: I am the third generation of my family to breed and show dogs, and competing in Juniors starting at age 10 taught me so much responsibility, and work ethic.
Taylor Johnson: The judging panel for Junior Showmanship at WKC 2025 was filled with talented and accomplished individuals who everyone should admire and watch.
Taylor Johnson: Cherish every moment you have with your teammate! Work hard, because being on the green carpet feels like you’re floating, and it’s all worth it.
Taylor Johnson: I’m going to help show and train our Old English Sheepdog puppies and go to college close to home so that I can stay involved in the breed and sport I love.
