Junior Handlers Competition 2026

Adison Roughan

Handler Profile

Handler Name : Adison Roughan
Age Class : 10 to under 13 years
Competition State : NSW

Points tally based on top 40 shows (points value) : 27
Number of First Place Wins : 6
Number of Second Place Wins : 4

Adison Roughan, competes in the 10 to under 13 years age class and represents New South Wales. Adison has embraced the Junior Handler world with exciting enthusiasm. With a 2025 points tally of 13, she proudly sits as No. 12 nationally in her age group

Despite having less than one year of handling experience, Adison has already achieved a major milestone: she qualified for the State Final in 2025. During the event she was short-listed, receiving a swap dog to compete, which is a significant honour at this level. Although she did not win her age group,reaching the State Final and handling a swap dog is a remarkable achievement given her recent start

Adison continues to develop her skills rapidly. In just her first year, she’s already accumulated a growing number of placements at sanctioned shows, showing strong potential for even greater success as she gains more experience.

Highlights & Achievements
State Final Qualification (2025) in the 10–under-13 age class

Short-listed and provided with a swap dog to compete at State Finals

National ranking: No. 12 with 13 points in her age class
Dogz Online

Achieving this level in less than 12 months since starting in Junior Handling
Date Show Name Breed Result Points Top 40
26-Jan-2026 Dogs Nsw Grounds Development Committee Italian Greyhound Second 2 Y
7-Feb-2026 tuggerah Lakes kennel and obedience club Golden Retriever First 3 Y
14-Feb-2026 Hunter River A & H Association Ltd - Championship Show Golden Retriever Second 2 Y
22-Feb-2026 Dorrigo & District Kennel Club Golden Retriever First 3 Y
28-Feb-2026 Comboyne A & H Association Inc Samoyed First 1 Y
7-Mar-2026 Lake District Canine Club Golden Retriever Second 2 Y
8-Mar-2026 Lake Macquarie ABKC Hungarian Vizsla First 4 Y
14-Mar-2026 Moree Kennel Club Fox Terrier (Smooth) First 3 Y
15-Mar-2026 Moree Kennel Club Saluki Second 2 Y
4-Apr-2026 Bull Terrier club of NSW Inc Bull Terrier (Miniature) First 2 Y
11-Apr-2026 Sydney Easter Show Fox Terrier (Smooth) Third 3 Y
Pointscore total based on top 40 shows (points value) 27