Corky Vroom

Corky Vroom is one of the most successful all-breed handlers the United States has known.  His win record with many famous dog names is on a par with some of the greatest dog men in history.

Corky comes from three generations of dog people; his grandmother was a Pekingese breeder and exhibitor and his parents bred and exhibited Boxers and Miniature Pinschers.  Corky’s father, Red Vroom was a handler and later, a judge.   Corky’s own apprenticeship to learn the handling profession was with the well-known successful handler, Harry Sangster and together they campaigned and piloted the record breaking careers of many good dogs.  In 1966, Corky began his own career as a licensed American Kennel Club handler and member of the Professional Handlers Association.

The highlights of a 40 year career include over 1,000 All-Breed Best in Shows and numerous individual breed National Specialty wins.  He was awarded 8 Group I’s in 5 different Group categories at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club.

Among the many famous dogs whose careers he led, 3 were #1 ranked Top Dog All-Breeds in the U.S. and two hold win records to this day which are unsurpassed in their respective breeds.  Corky was awarded the coveted Fido Award for Handler of the year twice and was awarded Kennel Review Magazine two times also.  These awards are particularly treasured as they are based on votes from your peers.

Throughout the years, Corky has handled and judged in three different countries and has enjoyed presenting seminars on handling and ring presentation, training students from other nations.

For the last 5 years of his professional handling career, Corky headed the Professional Handlers Association as President and was instrumental in drafting the current Registered Handler Program offered by the American Kennel Club.

Corky believes that his greatest contribution is in teaching his handling skills to those who share the love of dogs and enjoy the sport of dog shows as he has throughout his entire life.