Luke's Handling
I started handling at the age of 8, quickly catching the bug and it hasn't left me since. I am very lucky to have a supporting family and a parent who shares the same hobby. I have gained success beyond what I dreamed when first set out in the dog show scene, in the breed and in the YKC and JHA classes. The two successes which I see as my biggest achievements in the YKC classes are winning my respective category at Crufts 2012 in the YKC handling and winning the Overall YKC stakes final at Crufts 2013 with my whippet. I would say that my biggest successes in the breed ring would be winning Group 3 at Crufts with my Saluki and eventually becoming Top Saluki and #2 Hound 2012 in the UK! I now own whippets and salukis and consistently succeed in their showing career, something I am very proud of.
Group 2 at East of England Championship Show.
4th Best Puppy in Show at the Houndshow Championship Show.
Group 3 at Crufts.
Group 3 at Hound Association of Scotland.
Group 3 at Birmingham National.
BIS at The Northern Saluki Club Champ Show
Group 4 at Scottish Kennel Club.
Group 2 at Three Counties.
Group 2 at Richmond.
I would like to gain as much experience as possible and would love a challenge with any breed.
I have already handled many breeds, here is a list of various breeds I have enjoyed showing:
-Whippet
-Saluki
-Basenji
-Borzoi
-Greyhound
-Miniature Wirehaired Dachshund
-Wirehaired Dachshund
-Minature Smoothhaired Dachshund
-Portuguese Pedengo
-Beagle
-Norwegian Elkhound
-Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
-Keeshund
-Corgi
-Pug
-Papillion
-Pomeranian
-Kerry Blue Terrier
-Staffordshire Bull Terrier
-Welsh Terrier
-American Cocker Spaniel
-Welsh Springer Spaniel
Luke's Results
*The text highlighted in red shows the classes that qualify me for either Crufts or the Richmond Semi-Finals*
*The text highlighted in green shows the results of major wins in the breeds*
Group 2 at East of England Championship Show.
4th Best Puppy in Show at the Houndshow Championship Show.
Group 3 at Crufts.
Group 3 at Hound Association of Scotland.
Group 3 at Birmingham National.
BIS at The Northern Saluki Club Champ Show
Group 4 at Scottish Kennel Club.
Group 2 at Three Counties.
Group 2 at Richmond.
I would like to gain as much experience as possible and would love a challenge with any breed.
I have already handled many breeds, here is a list of various breeds I have enjoyed showing:
-Whippet
-Saluki
-Basenji
-Borzoi
-Greyhound
-Miniature Wirehaired Dachshund
-Wirehaired Dachshund
-Minature Smoothhaired Dachshund
-Portuguese Pedengo
-Beagle
-Norwegian Elkhound
-Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
-Keeshund
-Corgi
-Pug
-Papillion
-Pomeranian
-Kerry Blue Terrier
-Staffordshire Bull Terrier
-Welsh Terrier
-American Cocker Spaniel
-Welsh Springer Spaniel
Luke's Results
*The text highlighted in red shows the classes that qualify me for either Crufts or the Richmond Semi-Finals*
*The text highlighted in green shows the results of major wins in the breeds*
Windsor Championship Show
YKC handling - 1st handling Nola~Danluke Dicky Bird JW
YKC handling - 1st handling Nola~Danluke Dicky Bird JW
Bath Championship Show
1st YKC Stakes with Danluke Dicky Bird JW
YKC handling - 1st with Nola~Danluke Dicky Bird JW
1st YKC Stakes with Danluke Dicky Bird JW
YKC handling - 1st with Nola~Danluke Dicky Bird JW
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Birmingham National Championship Show
YKC handling - 1st with Roo~Fernlark Elswavo - a saluki.
YKC handling - 1st with Roo~Fernlark Elswavo - a saluki.
Crufts
Judge - Stuart Plane
YKC OVERALL STAKES WINNER
Judge - Stuart Plane
YKC OVERALL STAKES WINNER
Boston Championship Show
Judge - Roger Stock
1st YKC Stakes
Judge - Roger Stock
1st YKC Stakes
Cumberland Open Show
Judge - Mr Page
JHA - 1st handling Ruby (Ch Kissengani Dream Maker at Djoser) - Basenji
Judge - Charlotte Page
YKC - 1st handling Dexter (Classicus Cassander) - Saluki
Judge - Mr Page
JHA - 1st handling Ruby (Ch Kissengani Dream Maker at Djoser) - Basenji
Judge - Charlotte Page
YKC - 1st handling Dexter (Classicus Cassander) - Saluki
Ladies Kennel Association Championship Show
Judge - Lucy Dixon
JHA - 1st handling Ruby (Ch Kissengani Dream Maker at Djoser) - Basenji
(25 entries)
Judge - Lucy Dixon
JHA - 1st handling Ruby (Ch Kissengani Dream Maker at Djoser) - Basenji
(25 entries)
Darlington Championship Show
YKC Stakes - 1st with Nola
YKC Stakes - 1st with Nola
Richmond Championship Show
Judge - Jenny Dove
CC and BOB
Judge - Robin Searle
GROUP 2
Judge - Jenny Dove
CC and BOB
Judge - Robin Searle
GROUP 2
Three Counties Championship Show
Judge - Buzz Faber
CC and BOB
Judge - Mike Caple
GROUP 2
Judge - Buzz Faber
CC and BOB
Judge - Mike Caple
GROUP 2
Bath Championship Show
Judge - Miss H Bedding
Junior Handling Association Class - 1st handling Nora (Collooney Tainted Love)
Judge - Mrs A Howes
YKC Stakes - 1st with Nola (Danluke Dicky Bird JW) for the 3rd show running!
Judge - Miss H Bedding
Junior Handling Association Class - 1st handling Nora (Collooney Tainted Love)
Judge - Mrs A Howes
YKC Stakes - 1st with Nola (Danluke Dicky Bird JW) for the 3rd show running!
Tyne Wear and Tees Hound Association
Best Junior Handler
handling Ruby (Ch. Kissengani Dream Maker at Djoser), a Basenji.
Best Junior Handler
handling Ruby (Ch. Kissengani Dream Maker at Djoser), a Basenji.
Scottish Kennel Club Championship Show
YKC Stakes - 1st with Nola (Danluke Dicky Bird JW) for the 2nd show running!
YKC Handling - 3rd handling a Basenji, Ruby (Ch. Kissengani Dream Maker at Djoser)
YKC Stakes - 1st with Nola (Danluke Dicky Bird JW) for the 2nd show running!
YKC Handling - 3rd handling a Basenji, Ruby (Ch. Kissengani Dream Maker at Djoser)
Birmingham National Championship Show
Judge - Mr R Oldham
YKC Stakes - 1st with Nola (Danluke Dicky Bird JW)
Judge - Mr R Oldham
YKC Stakes - 1st with Nola (Danluke Dicky Bird JW)
Crufts
YKC Handling - 1st with Rafi (Ch. Jorjenjo Mirzam of Fernlark JW)
for the first time at Crufts!!!
The judge, Leila Tarabad said "1. Luke Johnston (Saluki) I loved watching this young man working with his dog. He was totally relaxed with no sign of nerves, smartly presented and extremely polite. The whole performance seemed effortless from beginning to end with everything done correctly and quickly with no fuss. His lines were totally straight, corners neat, set up quick and movement so graceful the pair of them really were moving as one. Unfortunately his breed judging clashed with the finals so he only just arrived in time for the end of the class unsettling him slightly which was a shame as he was a definite contender for the title. Regardless of this he is a superb handler who’s style I think would suit any breed, I’m sure he has a very bright future ahead of him. "
also
In the breed...
1st Limit Dog
His crowning CC
BOB
GROUP 3!
and
I handled Nola to...
2nd in the YKC Stakes
I was really pleased with Nola as she was only 11 months in a strong
class of 18 entries only being beaten by a champion Borzoi, this was my
highest placing ever in the stakes at Crufts!
YKC Handling - 1st with Rafi (Ch. Jorjenjo Mirzam of Fernlark JW)
for the first time at Crufts!!!
The judge, Leila Tarabad said "1. Luke Johnston (Saluki) I loved watching this young man working with his dog. He was totally relaxed with no sign of nerves, smartly presented and extremely polite. The whole performance seemed effortless from beginning to end with everything done correctly and quickly with no fuss. His lines were totally straight, corners neat, set up quick and movement so graceful the pair of them really were moving as one. Unfortunately his breed judging clashed with the finals so he only just arrived in time for the end of the class unsettling him slightly which was a shame as he was a definite contender for the title. Regardless of this he is a superb handler who’s style I think would suit any breed, I’m sure he has a very bright future ahead of him. "
also
In the breed...
1st Limit Dog
His crowning CC
BOB
GROUP 3!
and
I handled Nola to...
2nd in the YKC Stakes
I was really pleased with Nola as she was only 11 months in a strong
class of 18 entries only being beaten by a champion Borzoi, this was my
highest placing ever in the stakes at Crufts!
Manchester Championship Show
Judge - Anne MacDonald
YKC Stakes - 1st handling Rafi (Ch. Jorjenjo Mirzam of Fernlark JW)
Judge - Anne MacDonald
YKC Stakes - 1st handling Rafi (Ch. Jorjenjo Mirzam of Fernlark JW)
Tyne Wear and Tees Hound Association
Best Junior Handler handling a Basenji for the first time.
Best Junior Handler handling a Basenji for the first time.
Me handling Ruby (Ch. Kissengani Dream Maker at Djoser)
Owned by Mr and Mrs Drummond.
Owned by Mr and Mrs Drummond.
Humberside Hound
Best Junior Handler
Best Junior Handler
Driffield Championship Show
YKC Handling - 1st handling Nola (Danluke Dicky Bird)
YKC Handling - 1st handling Nola (Danluke Dicky Bird)
Darlington Championship Show
YKC Stakes - 1st handling Nola (Danluke Dicky Bird) in her first ever class!
YKC Handling - 3rd Handling Chance (Collooney Tricky Dicky JW Sh.CM)
I also handled Rafi a saluki (Jorjenjo Mirzam of Fernlark JW) to his second CC!
YKC Stakes - 1st handling Nola (Danluke Dicky Bird) in her first ever class!
YKC Handling - 3rd Handling Chance (Collooney Tricky Dicky JW Sh.CM)
I also handled Rafi a saluki (Jorjenjo Mirzam of Fernlark JW) to his second CC!
The Hound Show
Judge - Claire Millward
JHA handling - 5th handling Chance (Collooney Tricky Dicky JW Sh.CM)
I handled Rhumba (Danluke Dance of Love JW) to her second CC!
I also handled Dafnia (Kirman Dafnia of Fernlark Imp) to Best Puppy in Breed & Puppy group 4!
Judge - Claire Millward
JHA handling - 5th handling Chance (Collooney Tricky Dicky JW Sh.CM)
I handled Rhumba (Danluke Dance of Love JW) to her second CC!
I also handled Dafnia (Kirman Dafnia of Fernlark Imp) to Best Puppy in Breed & Puppy group 4!
Paington Championship Show
YKC handling - 4th with Rafi (Ch. Jorjenjo Mirzam of Fernlark JW)
YKC handling - 4th with Rafi (Ch. Jorjenjo Mirzam of Fernlark JW)
Leeds City and District Canine Association Championship Show
I handled Collooney Tricky Dicky JW Sh.CM to the RDCC!
His daughter Danluke Dance of Love JW also won the BCC!
I handled Collooney Tricky Dicky JW Sh.CM to the RDCC!
His daughter Danluke Dance of Love JW also won the BCC!
Winning the RCC
East Anglia Whippet Club
Judge - Mrs S Gibbons
Best Junior Handler
Judge - Mrs S Gibbons
Best Junior Handler
East of England Championship Show
I handled Ch. Jorjenjo Mirzam of Fernlark JW to his first CC and BOB under Judge Ian Veal
And then won Group 2 under Judge Denise Courtney
I handled Ch. Jorjenjo Mirzam of Fernlark JW to his first CC and BOB under Judge Ian Veal
And then won Group 2 under Judge Denise Courtney
Winning Group 2 with Ch. Jorjenjo Mirzam of Fernlark JW
Owned by S Steer, L+J Fitzgerald and myself.
Owned by S Steer, L+J Fitzgerald and myself.
Ashington District Open Show
YKC Handling - 1st handling Forrest (Collooney Bill the Wizz)
YKC Handling - 1st handling Forrest (Collooney Bill the Wizz)
Border Union
YKC Handling - 2nd with Chance (Collooney Tricky Dicky JW Sh.CM)
YKC Handling - 2nd with Chance (Collooney Tricky Dicky JW Sh.CM)
Tyne, Wear & Tees Hound Association
Best Junior Handler
Judge - Marina Scott
Best Junior Handler
Judge - Marina Scott
Me winning best junior handler with Chance.
Scottish Kennel Club
YKC Stakes - 1st handling Chance (Collooney Tricky Dicky JW Sh.CM)
JHA Handling - 2nd handling Chance.
YKC Handling - 3rd handling Chance.
YKC Stakes - 1st handling Chance (Collooney Tricky Dicky JW Sh.CM)
JHA Handling - 2nd handling Chance.
YKC Handling - 3rd handling Chance.
Me and Chance at SKC
Pudsey and Canine Society Limited Show
Best Junior Handler
Best Junior Handler
Birmingham National Dog Show
YKC Handling - 1st handling Rafi (Ch. Jorjenjo Mirzam at Fernlark JW)
Also handling him in his breed getting first and in the Post Graduate Stakes getting first ~ 53 entries.
YKC Stakes - 3rd handling Chance
YKC Handling - 1st handling Rafi (Ch. Jorjenjo Mirzam at Fernlark JW)
Also handling him in his breed getting first and in the Post Graduate Stakes getting first ~ 53 entries.
YKC Stakes - 3rd handling Chance
Winning the YKC junior handling with Rafi at Birmingham (Ch. Jorjenjo Mirzam at Fernlark JW)
Birtley And District Canine Society
Best Junior Handler
Handling a Welsh Springer Spaniel for the first time.
Best Junior Handler
Handling a Welsh Springer Spaniel for the first time.
Handling Paddington for the first time and winning best junior handler.
Humberside Hound Association
Best Junior Handler
Best Junior Handler
Otley Open Show
JHA Handling - 1st handling Chance (Collooney Tricky Dicky JW Sh.CM)
YKC Handling - 1st handling Chance.
JHA Handling - 1st handling Chance (Collooney Tricky Dicky JW Sh.CM)
YKC Handling - 1st handling Chance.
Crufts
YKC Handling - 5th handling Edward (Ch. Fernlark Alsace JW)
YKC Handling - 5th handling Edward (Ch. Fernlark Alsace JW)
Handling Edward at crufts, placed 5th (Ch. Fernlark Alsace JW)
Cumberland Open Show
YKC Handling - 1st handling a Saluki (Fernlark Nardini at Dandaazi Ir J Ch. JW. Sh.CM)
YKC Handling - 1st handling a Saluki (Fernlark Nardini at Dandaazi Ir J Ch. JW. Sh.CM)
Darlington and District Canine Society
YKC Handling - 1st handling Chance (Collooney Tricky Dicky JW Sh. Cm)
YKC Handling - 1st handling Chance (Collooney Tricky Dicky JW Sh. Cm)
The Northern Dog Club
YKC Handling - 1st handling Rhumba (Danluke Dance of Love JW)
JHA Handling - 3rd handling a Kerry Blue Terrier for the first time.
YKC Handling - 1st handling Rhumba (Danluke Dance of Love JW)
JHA Handling - 3rd handling a Kerry Blue Terrier for the first time.
