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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.
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