REBECCA CLARKE, 12 YEARS OLD

DISTRICT/COUNTY WHERE YOU LIVE: Hampshire.

HOW DID YOU START OFF JUNIOR HANDLING? My mum took me to shows and then I asked to go and try it out.

DO YOU TAKE PART IN ANY OTHER DOGGY ACTIVITIES (OBEDIENCE,AGILITY,FLYBALL,ETC)?

I take part in obedience with my german spitz mittel.

HOW MANY DOGS DO YOU LIVE WITH,OWN AND/OR SHOW?

I own 6, 2 collies and 4 german spitz but I only show 3 of them (the 3 KC registered spitz)

WHICH ONES DO YOU USE FOR JUNIOR HANDLING AND WHY?

i handle my german spitz mittel because we have an excellent relationship.

WHAT BREEDS HAVE YOU SHOWN BEFORE IN COMPETITION?

german spitz mittel and klein , affenpinschers, manchester terrier and border terrier

TELL US ABOUT HOW TO HANDLE (SHOWING STYLE) YOUR BREED IN JUNIOR HANDLING CLASSES?

The german spitc should be stood square and free stood, their tail carriage should be high over the back.

WHAT DO YOU NORMALLY WEAR IN COMPETITION?

I normally wear pink or purple suit because it stands out from any breed of dog and I wear black flat shoes.

WHAT ARE YOUR BEST ACHIEVEMENTS?

CC = german spitz mittel and klein (ROSIE + ENZO)

2ND = Windsor JHA

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE OCCASION SO FAR?

When I got the CC with Rosie my spitz mittel, I was so surprised.

IF YOU ONLY HAD ONE 'TOP TIP' TO SHARE, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

Keep smiling whatever happens.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT JUNIOR HANDLING?

I enjoy everything about it (apart from the nerves)

WHAT DISAPPOINTS YOU IN THE WORLD OF JUNIOR HANDLING?

When judges don not have a clue about junior handling.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT TO BRING UP?

Whatever happens in the ring, the dog you take home is always the best dog to you.

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