American Kennel Club - The Dog's Champion

The official newsletter of the AKC Junior Organization

May 2017

A Message from Mari-Beth O'Neill

Congratulations to the 2017 AKC Junior Scholarship Recipients! Criteria this year included documentation that the applicant has assisted a club at an event. This year scholarships were awarded to 24 Juniors with awards ranging from $2,000-$500. Recipients participated in Conformation, Agility, Obedience, Rally, Hunt tests, Field trials, Coursing and Earthdog.

The Junior Recognition Program has launched and AKC will be offering the Junior Versatility Award for the Top Ten Juniors. The Top Junior competing in three AKC events will receive a $1,000 Scholarship, Runner up will receive a $500 Scholarship and third place will receive a $250 Scholarship.

Juniors Time To Shine

The Juniors Time To Shine is an event designed to showcase the talents of our Junior Exhibitors in Junior Showmanship, Obedience and Rally. Held at the St. Petersburg Dog Fanciers Association event on Saturday, June 17, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. Entries close May 31.

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The Future of Pointing Breed Field Trials

By Kendall Brown
Something unusual happened Memorial Weekend. I attended my first field trial 41 years ago and thought I had seen about everything but, this if not unique, is very uncommon. May 28, at the Central Maine Brittany Club trial, a first time handler took a ribbon. Not the usual first time handler. This sport has become majorly populated with gray haired gentlemen and a good showing of ladies, but few youngsters are seen. But, this handler by the name of Alana Day is 10 years old.