SARAH LITTLE, 15 YEARS OLD

DISTRICT/COUNTRY WHERE YOU LIVE:

Lanark, Scotland.

HOW DID YOU START OFF JUNIOR HANDLING?:

I was at my second dog show at 13 years of age when my friend Sylvia offered me to handle her 8 month old Siberian Husky puppy in the 12-16 Junior Handling class, which we came third in.

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

No, just Showing and Handling.

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

I own and show two Cocker Spaniels: Luke (Kelbonny Kool Hand Luke), and Melissa (Carjinbar Robina).

WHICH ONES DO YOU USE FOR JUNIOR HANDLING AND WHY?:

I mainly use Luke because he has had more experience in the ring than Melissa, and he also moves very well with me.

WHICH BREEDS HAVE YOU SHOWN BEFORE IN COMPETITION?:

A Siberian Husky and Tibetan Spaniel.

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

Cocker Spaniels are stacked which means I have to get down on one knee and hold their head and tail. They are also table dogs, which need to go on the table to be judged and I have to walk at a medium pace with them in the ring.

WHAT DO YOU NORMALLY WEAR IN COMPETITION?:

I usually wear a light blue suit, depending on the weather.

WHAT ARE YOUR BEST ACHIEVEMENTS?:

 Winning RBIS, Best Puppy, Novice Cocker, and Handled By a Lady with Luke, and winning BIS,and the Bitch class with Melissa.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE OCCASION SO FAR?:

Going to Crufts for the first time-it's HUGE!

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

Do your best and never give up.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT JUNIOR HANDLING?:

It gives us young people something interesting and enjoyable to do in the dog world, and also meeting new friends.

WHAT DISAPPOINTS YOU IN THE WORLD OF JUNIOR HANDLING?:

People not being good sports.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT TO BRING UP?:

Always have fun with your dog when showing.

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