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ASHLEIGH ELCOCKS, 11 YEARS OLD
DISTRICT/COUNTY WHERE YOU LIVE:
Telford, Shropshire
HOW DID YOU START OFF JUNIOR HANDLING?
I used to go and watch my sister Lauren and decided I would like to have a go.
DO YOU TAKE PART IN ANY OTHER DOGGY ACTIVITIES (OBEDIENCE,AGILITY,FLYBALL,ETC)?
Do obedience with the labradors, flyball and agility with one of the german wirehaired pointers.
HOW MANY DOGS DO YOU LIVE WITH,OWN AND/OR SHOW?
I co-own 8 dogs - 3 labradors and 5 german wirehaired pointers. I handle my male GWP Cassidy in the breed class.
WHICH ONES DO YOU USE FOR JUNIOR HANDLING AND WHY?
I handle two of our GWP’s Katie and Cassidy.
WHAT BREEDS HAVE YOU SHOWN BEFORE IN COMPETITION?
I usually show the GWP’s but have shown a friends cocker spaniel.
TELL US ABOUT HOW TO HANDLE (SHOWING STYLE) YOUR BREED IN JUNIOR HANDLING CLASSES?
German Wirehaired Pointers are stacked. I move them on a loose lead.
WHAT DO YOU NORMALLY WEAR IN COMPETITION?
A smart jacket with either trousers or skirt to match.
WHAT ARE YOUR BEST ACHIEVEMENTS?
Starting to get placed at Championship shows.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE OCCASION SO FAR?
Meeting new friends at shows.
IF YOU ONLY HAD ONE 'TOP TIP' TO SHARE, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Keep smiling and show good sportsmanship even when unplaced.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT JUNIOR HANDLING?
Having fun with my dogs.
WHAT DISAPPOINTS YOU IN THE WORLD OF JUNIOR HANDLING?
Judges who are rude and judge the dog and not how you handle.
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