5.1.1

The overall impression is most important. the judge shall look for a junior handler appropriately dressed who presents his dog in a manner which will display its particular breed characteristics to its advantage. Conformation of the dog is not to be considered in the assessment of the handler's ability.

5.1.2

The judge should give credit to junior handlers who display good sportsmanship.

5.1.3

The handler and the dog should function as part of a team, unobstrusive but efficient. The handler should encourage his dog, and under no circumstances should the handler forcibly dicipline his dog in the ring. should this occur, the handler will receive a substantial deduction of points.

5.1.4

The judge should look for that elusive "extra" in the handler's showmanship, the ability to display that feeling of pride in the dog and to exhibit his dog with flair and rapport.

5.1.5

the judge should give credit to a handler who has to deal with a difficult dog and handles the problem in a competent manner. Sometimes a handler who is exhibiting a highly trained dog appears to be very proficient when in reality the dog is handling itself.

5.1.6

Outwardly shy or agressive dogs should not be shown by junior handlers.

5.1.7

Junior competitions are to promote quality handling and sportsmanship and the judge should never loose sight of this.

5.1.8

Junior handlers are reminded that they are not to engage in unnecessary conversation with other handlers of the judge.

5.1.9

A handler and his dog are not to interfere with another handler and his dog.

Section 4 -- Class structure, Best Overall, Judges, Tabulation of Points, End of Show, Ribbons and Rosettes

Section 6 -- Ring Prodecure

Section 7 -- Provincial/Zone Competitions

Section 8 -- National Competitions

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