Aged-Out Scottie Junior

Hi! I keep meaning to post to introduce myself, so here we go... my name is Allie Broome. I'm too old to show in Juniors now, but for the last two and a half years of my Juniors career, I always had a Scottie in the Juniors ring. I was the #1 Scottie Junior in 2008, and won the Chyscott Memorial Junior Showmanship award for this accomplishment.

I'm a first generation to dog showing in my family, meaning that I had to rely on my wonderful friends and mentors to teach me everything I now know about showing dogs. When I met Marianne Melucci and Axel (Ch Fireheart's Guns N' Roses CGC) at my first all-breed show, I never would have dreamed that six years later Marianne would give me the opportunity to handle Axel in the Juniors ring. I also have a Scottie of my own, Rosecrofts Angels Command "Sara," with whom I have shared quite a bit of Juniors success.

Now that I've aged out of Juniors, Sara is happily living as a scuffy little couch potato.... watching sports with my dad, chasing squirrels, and continuing to be my guinea pig as I practice and improve my grooming skills. Although college has prevented me from doing much showing, Marianne gave me the opportunity of a lifetime in letting me handle the beautiful Shelley (Ch Fireheart's Bombshell) in the breed ring. Together, Shelley and I earned around 10 points including a major towards her championship as well as a Group 1 and Group 3 from the classes, and Marianne got her final major to finish her shortly thereafter.

Scotties aren't always the easiest breed to handle in the Juniors ring, and I would love to be able to help out any Juniors who are looking for tips on handling a Scottie, standing out in the ring, etc. If it weren't for the people who were willing to answer the millions of questions I've had along the way, I wouldn't be where I am today, so feel free to e-mail me with any questions you might have!

-Allie

Sadie Wins Group 1 @ Westminster!!!

The Westminster Dog Show's terrier group winning this year was.....

A SCOTTISH TERRIER!!!

I was so happy to see such a beautiful scottie win the terrier group! Sadie moves so well and is a beautiful scottie. Here is a link to see the video for the breed judging and the group judging...

BREED JUDGING- 

http://video.westminsterkennelclub.org/player/?id+1001221

TERRIER GROUP-

http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/videos/fullep/group.html

Michael Thomas....in The Bagpiper!!

I received my copy of "The Bagpiper" a few weeks ago and I was in it!!! I was interviewed a few months ago by a member of the STCA about me showing a Scottie in juniors and I told her of my experiences and what I like to do. Well, I was so excited to be in this issue! It was so exciting. I have been a member of the STCA for about a year now.

Here is a link to see a picture of the page I am in it.....

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KBtI6aFQ7zs/SO0Q3K_eiFI/AAAAAAAAAYw/Z1cvezXPBmk/s1600-h/Mary+in+a+stacked+position+and+STCA+picks+007.jpg

Scottie Agility

I am going to be going to a agility trial this weekend in Washingtonville, Ohio and I really want to do good with my scottie. He is really awesome in agility and he really loves it. Wish us the best of luck and hope that Jax will quaify for all of the events that I have entered him in! Here is picture of Jax and I doing agility a show ago.

Michael Thomas

Crusade Kennels

New Junior from Ohio-Michael Thomas

Hello, I am a "new" junior handler who shows a wheaten Scottish terrier and a Standard Schnauzer.

I have done fairly well so far but I am having a little bit of a hard time with the open int class. There are so many junior in there and they know every trick of the trade. I need some tips on how to show a Scottish terrier who will not put up his ears. He is a wonderful boy in agility but he does not really like to show. His name is Ch. McVan's Jumpin Jack Flash. His name is Jax. I have gotten lots of 1 places with him but I have not been able to get his ears up. The judges also want to see a more flashier dog in the juniors ring also. Any tips would be appreciated.

Michael Thomas

Crusade Kennels

The Inman brood

THought I would post more photos for them. They've done wonderful, Robert got a Best Junior over about 50 kids in Montana, it was a pretty big weekend for him. He handled his buddy Nugget, the same dog that helped them during their fire in there home and featured in the Bagpiper. Nugget has been a wonderful junior dog for him.

Ingrid Kooda

Here is a picture of Ingrid Kooda and her pup Ruby. They have been competing in juniors and Ingrid has been doing obedience with her as well, you may have read Ingrid's article a few Bagpiper's ago. :)

The Inman Kids!

I had some photos from the juniors so I'll start posting some for them. The Inmans are pretty busy with school and shows so I'm posting some of their latest wins. They are getting ready to go on some more shows, so I wish them luck.

Its a Survey!

This was recently posted on the ScottyShowDog yahoo group list, please take a look and try the survey.

Greetings,If anyone knows of a junior handler, please forward this information tothem.John M.----- Forwarded Message ----From: osakanuc@...To: pfdc-l@yahoogroups.com; akc-delegate-l@yahoogroups.comSent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 2:19:21 PMSubject: [akc-delegate-l] AKC survery about Junior event participationDear AKC Member Club Official,This e-mail is to give you advanced notice of a survey that AKC will postand link to its website on Friday, June 16th (survey open until 4pm easterntime on Friday, June 30th). The purpose of the survey is to gather informationon juniors in companion events (obedience, agility, rally, and tracking),specifically how we might make such competitions more inviting for our youngfanciers and why they are not more present in these events.In order to give every junior the opportunity to respond, we are asking thatyou please notify/ forward this e-mail to any juniors you may know of,regardless of the events they are involved in. Likewise, if your club has awebsite, please ask your webmaster to post a notice of this survey along with alink to our AKC Juniors website for easy access (http://www.akc.org/kids_juniors/index.cfm?nav_area=kids_juniors )If you have an opinion you would like to voice on this subject, please feelfree to e-mail or call me. Survey construction will end on Thursday, June15th, so please contact me before then if you feel you have a concern thatshould be considered for inclusion in the survey.We greatly appreciate your help in reaching out to our young fanciers andwelcome any questions or comments you may have.Thank you,Brandi L. SmithAKC Summer Internbls@...919-816-3933Nina Schaefer

Welcome!

Hi! My name is Rebecca Johnson, and I was a former junior handler of the Scottish Terrier, and now a breeder and handler still.

Welcome to the Scottish Terrier Junior Handling blog. This blog has been created for you, the Scottish Terrier junior handlers! This is designed for anyone that is handling a scottie, or thinking about handling a Scottish Terrier in junior handling or just plain handling as a junior. This is not limited to STCA members, it can be for anyone, from any country.

Please share your brags, experiences, advise and support through this blog. Pictures are extremely welcome, please feel free to post. I hope that this interface is easy for you to use and figure out. This is your blog to modify as you see fit, and you are being trusted with it. Please try to stick to just posting, the settings are already in place.

Good luck in the ring!

Rebecca Johnson
Sarahjoy Scottish Terriers
Former STCA Junior Handler