Against the picturesque backdrop of the Okanagan Valley, the National Finals for Juniors handlers in obedience and conformation took place on August 30th and 31st, 2024. Sixteen young handlers from across Canada gathered to share their passion. Sylvain Sirois, President of the Junior Kennel Club Council, was present to represent the Canadian Kennel Club.
Congratulations to all of our CKC junior handlers who prepared and competed in this year’s finals. CKC couldn’t be prouder of all of you and your excellent work! Congratulations also to this year’s winners.
Winner for Conformation
Abbey Mahn – Ontario West
(Abbey will be representing Canada at Crufts in 2025.)
2nd place – Isaac Clark – Ontario North (4A)
3rd place – Willow Bertrand – BC Southwest
4th place – Ann-Katrine Bonneau – Quebec
Winner for Obedience
Brooke Fitzpatrick – Saskatchewan
Sportsmanship
Payton Silvestri-Smith – Ontario North (4B)
Sportsmanship is voted on by the finalists.
Congratulations again to all of our Finalists from across Canada. We are proud of all that you have done and achieved!
Conformation:
Allysa Butt – Zone 1 A
Keyla-Ann Fraser West – Zone 1 B
Madison Leblanc – Zone 2
Ann-Katrine Bonneau – Zone 3
Isaac Clark – Zone 4 A
Payton Lillian – Zone 4 B
Abby Fletcher – Zone 5
Abbey Mahn – Zone 6
Brooke Kerr – Zone 7
Lilly Raposo – Zone 8
Julia Collins – Zone 9
Aiden Maciborski – Zone 10
Willow Bertrand – Zone 11
Kayleigh Smithers – Zone 12
Obedience:
Keyla-Ann Fraser West – Zone 1 B
Brooke Fitzpatrick – Zone 9
Tatyanna Meier – Zone 12
It is undeniable that 2024 Junior Handling Nationals was a success! This achievement was made possible by our dedicated volunteers, parents, junior handlers, and the CKC zone representatives on the Junior Kennel Club Council. A special thanks goes to Kim Kibbs, Kathy Blannin Mckenzie, Shannon Scheer, and Carolyne Cybulsky.
All participants will return home with wonderful memories from this competition.
CKC wishes Abbey Mahn the best of luck at Crufts in March 2025!
Photo credit: Sandy Steck, SSteck Photography, https://ssteckphotography.com/