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Colorado Junior Handlers Educational Foundation (aka Colorado Junior Foundation)


 Our Foundation exists to Organize Purebred Dog Enthusiasts

so we can EDUCATE & SUPPORT JUNIOR DOG HANDLERS! 

Every Purebred Dog Person, Dog Club, Dog Related Business, and Supporters of Juniors - can make a difference!


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 We Appreciate any/all Donations to our 501c3 Non Profit

(which helps us fulfill our mission and is tax deductible) 

Every Purebred Dog Person, Dog Club, Dog Related Business, and Supporters of Juniors - can make a difference!


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WE WOULD LOVE & APPRECIATE YOUR HELP

We are open to hearing your ideas on how you can help us help juniors!



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DONATE $$$ to our FOUNDATION!

We are an Educational Foundation and a

501c3, so your donation is tax deductible!


(or) PROVIDE PRODUCTS & SERVICES

to us at No Charge. 

Again, as a 501c3,

this would be tax deductible!


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SHARE YOUR GREAT IDEAS & HELP US

Nobody knows it all,

and together we are better!


LIKE WHAT?

Handouts & Educational Materials

Event Ideas, Links to Websites

Take On a Task or Help at an Event

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SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT US

to your family, friends and others who are interested in supporting Junior Dog Handlers!


PARTICIPATE

Join us (any level that works)

 Come to our Zoom  Meetings

Attend our Annual Events


3rd Annual Best o the Best Junior Gala - May 23, 2026


OUR INVITEES
Evan Carlson - Alexandra Carranza - Anja Cikara Goecke - Tatum Duvall - Cannon Garcia Braylen Green - Briella Godlevsky -  Moira Jamtgaard - Cameron Johnson - Slade Kolise Demery Livingston - Hailey McNear - Janelle Seusy - Katelyn Sorensen - Owen Steffen
Harlee Torres - Kaylee Wagoner - Casey Walker   
Requirements & Qualification Notes:
1 - Aged out juniors, still in amateur status, may participate; 2  -All must have a signed parental permission slip; 3 - All must follow all entry requirements & deadlines; 4 - All must comply with all applicable AKC rules


 External link opens in new tab or windowCLICK for 3rd Annual Best of the Best Junior Gala Media Release
 

OUR HOST - Laramie Kennel Club
Event Chair - JoDee Putnins - 303.358.1511 - colojbuff@gmail.com
Location:  Albany County Fairgrounds - 525 E Grand Ave - Laramie, WY


THANK YOU TO OUR GRAND SPONSOR
Showsight Magazine - Where Champions Are Celebrated

Sponsor of our:
Junior Sportsman Scholarship $1500
New Junior Achievement Scholarship $1000
Best Junior Scholarship $1000
Reserve Best Junior Scholarship $500
Junior's Choice Scholarship $250

 




Ms Kaylee Wagoner
was our 2nd AnnualJunior Sportsman Winner
securing a $1500 Scholarship
sponsored by Showsight Magazine
Where Champions Are Celebrated

Ms Kaylee Wagoner
also tied for our 2nd Annual Junior's Choice
providing an additional $250 Scholarship


 




Ms Anja Cikara Goecke

took Best Junior and a $1000 Scholarship

sponsored by Showsight Magazine

Where Champions Are Celebrated


Mr. Owen Steffen

took Reserve Best Junior and a $500 Scholarship

sponsored by K Benenati Equity Colo Real Estate

 



Mr Mason Mc Near

& Ms. Kaylee Wagoner

both shown with their dogs

and with Gina DiNardo

AKC President

who attended & supported

our event and our juniors



For the 2nd Annual Event

We had a TIE for the Junior Choice Award

Both Mason & Kaylee

received a $250 Scholarship

Sponsored by Everything Dog



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3rd Annual Best of the Best Junior

ENTRY FORM - Due May 6th

*** By Entering You Are Agreeing To Our Terms Below ***


JUNIORS NAME


JR HANDLER #


JUNIOR HANDLER DATE OF BIRTH


PARENTS NAME


PARENTS EMAIL


PARENTS PHONE #


DOG BREED                                       DOG CALL NAME

     


FULL NAME OF DOG


DOG AKC # - PAL/ILP # - FOREIGN REG #


DOG - DATE OF BIRTH            DOG - COUNTRY OF BIRTH

     


BREEDER


SIRE


DAM


ACTUAL DOG OWNERS


DOG OWNERS ADDRESS


DOG OWNERS CITY, STATE, ZIP


YOU ATTEST YOU ARE THE PARENT LISTED ABOVE, AND BY SUBMITTING THIS ENTRY YOU GIVE YOUR  CONSENT for your child to participate in the 3rd Annual Best of the Best Junior Gala, May 23, 2026, held at the Albany County Fairgounds, Laramie, WY, and you agree to your child being photographed and/or videoed at the event; and allow your juniors photos, biographs, wins, etc. to possibly be used by the American Kennel Club, Laramie Kennel Club or the Junior Foundation, to promote and support Junior Dog Handlers and the Sport of Purebred Dogs.





 






If you LOVE JUNIORS,
then please JOIN US!


$400  yr / Area All Breed Kennel Club Member


$200 yr / Area Group Club Member


$100 yr / Other Dog Clubs & Businesses


$50 yr / Junior Judge or Professional Handler


$25 yr / Any Jr Advocate, Jr Parent , etc.


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More About Us

THANK YOU to these supporting Colorado All Breed Kennel Clubs

 

External link opens in new tab or windowArapahoe Kennel Club
Cheyenne Kennel Club
External link opens in new tab or windowColorado Kennel Club
External link opens in new tab or windowGreeley Kennel Club
Laramie Kennel Club
External link opens in new tab or windowPlum Creek Kennel Club
External link opens in new tab or windowSouthern Colorado Kennel Club

 

Get In Touch
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PayPal & Zelle & Contact Info

PAYPAL TO: treasurer@coloradojuniorfoundation.org


ZELLE TO: president@coloradojuniorfoundation.org


CONTACT:  Marlene Groves, President

H 303.621.1111 / C 303.243.0440

EM marlene@buffalogroves.com


Copyright (c) 2023-2026 - Colorado Junior Foundation (CJF) -

All Photos have been given to CJF with approval for CJF use.


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