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Interview with 2022 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Junior Showmanship Judge Show Karen Mammano – A dream assignment, I was over the moon!
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Interview with 2022 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Junior Showmanship Judge Show Karen Mammano
A dream assignment, I was over the moon! I do believe I cried!
I am always looking for quiet hands… and someone who bonds with the dog and has fun with them.
The energy was electric… and the nerves were on all the competitors faces! I tried to relax them… and make them breathe and smile.
Per my last answer… lots of nervous smiles… and fast movement!
They all did amazing with each breed, understanding proper pace and what each dog needed to look its best.
Honestly, the good thing was I could not go wrong! I would have any one of them work for me. The challenge was to find the little mistakes!
Keep with the sport… get involved in a club! We need young people involved in clubs and learning how to put on shows!
Same as above, as well as to always remember it is just a dog show… there’s another one tomorrow. Your studies are so important!
The future will be amazing if they stick with it and get involved on a greater level! There is so much talent and love for the dogs.
2022 WKC BEST JUNIOR HANDLER:
1st Erin Bernecker – CH Skyline’s Take ‘Em To The Station
Lowchen
2nd Taylor Johnson – CH Bugaboo’s Let It Be
Old English Sheepdog
3rd Hadley Ramirez George – Ch Winfree’s Bring Back The Magic
English Cocker Spaniel
4th Katelyn Meyers – GCHG CH Isengard El Diablo RN
Rottweiler
Meet the Judges
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