I first started Junior Handling in September 2005 when I started with our Newfoundland Bruno. From the very first time that I handled him at ring craft I was hooked. Then when we got our Pyrenean, Romeo, I took over from my sister achieving numerous wins with him and also our bitch Heidi.  My interest grew stronger and then in 2006 I qualified for the Junior Handling Semi Final at Richmond and I was placed 3rd out of 26.

I have also handled a German Shepherd, a Bassett Griffon Vendeen (Petit) and other Pyreneans. My greatest achievement was in 2007 again at the semi Finals. I won the 12-16 Pastoral age group under judge Derek Smith. This qualified me for the Junior Handling Final at the NEC, Birmingham in January 2008.

Although I am now to old to compete in Junior Handling I am still interested in that aspect of showing and I have now directed my interest towards judging it rather than competing.

I have now also passed my Pyrenean Mountain Dog judging course and I'm on the PMDC of GB "C" list.  At the moment I am now attending college doing a National Diploma in Animal Management which I hope will enable me to achieve an ambition of starting my own grooming business in the future.

Danielle