UK International Show Handling Team Match
3rd June 2006
Judge : Various (6 in Total!)
Breed : St Bernard
Runner Up Team Under 15's age Grou[
Jonathan took part with Bella in the UK Handlers International Show Handling Team Match held by the UK Junior Handling Association. It is a 2 day event with the overall winning Teams & individuals going on to compete in the Finals at the Euro Dog Show in Belgium.
There were several groups split into teams. The groups were the Under 15's, 15 - 25's, 26-40 & Over 40's with aprrox 6 teams in each group. Each team had 3 members.
They all had to perform various 'tests' which included some easy & difficult manouvers that shows the dog to it's fullest without obstructing the judges view. They also had to show a 'rapport' with their dogs, communication & respect.
Each person were given points for each excercise, & each TEAM were given marks & the totals added up at the end to determine the winners.
We were delighted that Team 'B' were 2nd overall in the Under 15's age group & Jonathan was also presented with an award for 'BEST DRESSED MALE' overall!