Curly-Coated Retriever Junior Resources

In January 1999, the AKC embarked on a journey to recognize Juniors who obtain titles on dogs in the Companion and Performance Events.  We are pleased to announce the continued growth of the program.  AKC will now be awarding points to Juniors who have competed in Junior Showmanship, Companion and Performance Events.  The Juniors number will need to be included on the entry form, as well as fill out the Junior Handler Certificate Form.   Reports on a Junior status will be available on the AKC website.

Juniors will be recognized by sport, by breed and across events.   The new recognition program will include points for Participation, Qualifying Legs, Scores, Passes, Class Placements, High in Trial, High in Combined Score, participation in Junior Showmanship, Best in Field, Reserve Best Junior, Best Junior and Title on a Dog.

At the end of the year the AKC will award the Junior Versatility Awards and Scholarships.   The requirements are:

• Compete in three different AKC events. Junior Showmanship, Agility, Obedience, Rally, Tracking, Herding, EarthDog, Hunt Tests, Field Trials, Lure Coursing, CAT, FastCat, Scent Work.
• Additional points may be earned for applied for titles, i.e. AKC Temperament Test (ATT), Barn Hunt, CGC, CGCA, CGCU, Disc Dog, Dock Diving, Farm Dog, Fetch, Fit Dog, Flyball, Parent Club and Working Dog, Search and Rescue, Trick Dog, Therapy Dog, Virtual Home Manner and Virtual Scent Work  titles, however they do not meet event requirements.
• The annual qualifying period is July 1st – June 30th
• Only one Junior will receive points for running a dog at an event.

CCRCA has approved a junior entry reimbursement deal for national specialties. Click HERE for the form and requirements.