• Between 9 and 17 years of age
• Not entitled to vote
• May not hold office
• Not counted towards a quorum
• May apply to convert to the appropriate membership upon reaching his/her 18th birthday
• Eligible for committees involving Juniors
• No dues

The ACCC welcomes Junior Members and encourages them to get involved. Junior Showmanship offers children between the ages of 9 and 18 years of age an opportunity to develop their handling skills, learn about good sportsmanship, and learn about dogs and dog shows. Juniors are judged on their ability to present, or handle, their dogs as they would in the breed ring.

Use the following links to read about AKC Junior Showmanship events.
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/junior-showmanship/

The Top Junior Handler in conformation (AKC Statistics) will be honored each year at the Annual Awards Banquet at the ACCC National Specialty. The #1 Chinese Crested Junior handler will be presented with a certificate of achievement.

ACCC Junior Stipend Policy
Purpose
The American Chinese Crested Club (ACCC) provides a stipend to support the Best Junior
Handler winner at the ACCC National Specialty who qualifies for and competes in one
national‐level dog show event with a Chinese Crested during the stipend year. This policy
establishes eligibility requirements, annual limits, and reimbursement procedures.

Definitions
• Junior Handler — An individual holding a valid AKC Junior Showmanship Handler
Number who was at least 9 years old and under 18 years old at the time of qualification.
• Stipend Year — The period begins on the date of the ACCC National Specialty and ends
on the day prior to the next National Specialty.
• Eligible Event — A national-level competition for which the junior qualified with a
Chinese Crested and in which they handle a Chinese Crested.

Eligibility Requirements
A junior handler must meet all of the following conditions to qualify:
• Hold a valid AKC Junior Showmanship Handler Number.
• Have been at least 9 years old and under 18 years old at the time they qualified for the
national-level event.
• Be a current ACCC member (junior, individual, or family).
• Have qualified for the event with a Chinese Crested and handle a Chinese Crested at the
competition.
• Participate in one eligible national-level event per stipend year, including but not limited
to:
o AKC/Royal Canin National Championships (Junior Showmanship)
o Westminster Kennel Club (Junior Showmanship)
o AKC National Junior Agility/Obedience Challenge
o AKC National Agility/Obedience Invitational
o AKC National Agility/Obedience Championships
• Provide proof of qualification and entry with the stipend application.
No additional events may be considered for reimbursement within the same stipend year.

Annual Stipend Limit
• A maximum of $250.00 per junior per stipend year may be awarded.
• The stipend may only be applied to one eligible event per stipend year.
• The Board of Directors may adjust the stipend amount or annual limit at its discretion.

Reimbursement Procedures
• Stipends are issued as reimbursement after the junior has competed at the eligible event.
• The junior must submit:
o A completed stipend application
o Proof of qualification and entry
o Receipts for eligible expenses (hotel and/or entry fees) totaling up to $250.00
• Stipend checks will be issued jointly to the junior and the parent or legal guardian.

6. Post-Event Requirement
Within 45 days of the competition, the junior must submit a written summary of their experience
for review by the ACCC Board. The Board may share this summary with the membership.

7. Board Authority
The ACCC Board of Directors has full authority to interpret this policy, determine eligibility,
and approve or deny stipend requests. All decisions of the Board are final.