The Juniors Perspective

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186 – July, 2024

By Jessica Braatz

Rebecca Cross is a second-generation fancier, highly successful professional handler, breeder, and mentor. She has had an admirable career both inside and outside the ring, winning Best In Show at Crufts in 2015 and Best in Show 3 at the World Dog Show in 2024. Rebecca is a master of her craft and an extraordinary teacher.

Stacy Threlfall’s assignment marked her return to the Westminster Junior Showmanship ring for the first time since she placed Fourth in 1994. Since then, she has established herself as a successful professional handler with multiple Best in Show winners and top-ranked dogs. As a dedicated junior mentor and breeder, Stacy’s most notable wins have been on dogs she owned, bred, or raised. This connection between animal and handler is something she strives for every day as she brings out the best in her dogs and the people around her.

Known for his admirable sportsmanship, Diego Garcia is a successful professional handler and second-generation boxer breeder. He has had the honor of showing many top dogs, most notably winning the Working Group at the Westminster Kennel Club in 2000 with the Doberman, “Rio,” and in 2017 with the Boxer, “Devlin,” and the 2015 and 2016 #1 Working Dog. Most recently, Diego handled the 2023 #1 Working Dog, a Doberman named “Wicked.”

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