Junior Handlers Competition 2026

Maeve Robbins

Handler Profile

Handler Name : Maeve Robbins
Age Class : 10 to under 13 years
Competition State : NSW

Points tally based on top 40 shows (points value) : 21
Number of First Place Wins : 3
Number of Second Place Wins : 3

Maeve started dog show handling in May 2024 after her Mum purchased a an Italian Greyhound puppy for Maeve and her sister Fleur.

Dog showing is in Maeve’s DNA as she is the third generation of Robbins’! Maeve is the granddaughter of Wally and Robyn Robbins of Tobana Boxers, and the daughter of Natalie Robbins, former Junior Handler State Final Runner-Up, and the niece of Janelle Robbins, All Breeds Judge. Wally was also a Boxer and Dobermann Specialist as well as a former Sydney Royal Junior Handler Judge. Maeve is also the Great-Niece of legendary ANKC Hall of Famer, Kevin Walshaw (Robyn’s brother).

Maeve is incredibly excited to start showing dogs and sharing the family passion for canine development and pedigree.

Please come and say hello at the next show! Xx

Highlights-
2024 NSW State Final Qualification
2024 NSW State Final Swap Dog
2024 Melbourne Royal Heat 2nd
2024 Melboune Royal Baby Puppy of breed
2025 Melboune Royal Final Qualification
2025 Melboune Royal Final Qualification
2025 Melboune Royal Heat 1st
2025 NSW State Final Qualification
2025 NSW State Final Swap Dog Qualification
2025 NSW State Final Top 6 Jnr Handlers out of a large group.
2026 NSW State Final Qualification
2026 Afghan Hound National 2nd out of 6




Date Show Name Breed Result Points Top 40
14-Feb-2026 Hunter River A & H Association Italian Greyhound First 3 Y
7-Mar-2026 Lake District Canine Club Bichon Frise First 3 Y
8-Mar-2026 Lake Macquarie ABKC Siberian Husky Third 3 Y
14-Mar-2026 Moree Kennel Club AM Italian Greyhound Second 2 Y
15-Mar-2026 Moree Kennel Club Australian Shepherd First 3 Y
28-Mar-2026 Afghan Hound Club of NSW Afghan Hound Second 5 Y
29-Mar-2026 Hound Club 2026 Afghan Hound Second 2 Y
Pointscore total based on top 40 shows (points value) 21