Gabriella Gebhard and Walker. (Photos courtesy Stephanie Gebhard)
Lookin’ classy.
The big stage awaits.
Coupeville High School freshman Gabriella Gebhard is off to Florida next week to compete in a huge showcase event.
The young Wolf, and her faithful canine companion Walker (Set’r Ridge’s Legend in the Making) vie at the American Kennel Club National Championships Dec. 18-19 in Orlando.
Win there and Gebhard qualifies for the premier event in the sport – the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Eligibility for the AKC National Championships is based on both accomplishments in the show ring and the classroom.
Each contestant must have a minimum of three first-place wins between Oct. 2020-Oct. 2021 in an Open Class, with competition present, while maintaining a 3.0 or better GPA in school.
Gebhard is currently the third-ranked juniors English Setter handler in the entire nation, trailing just Jessica Bratz of Florida, and Alexandra Apollos of Kentucky.
The AKC National Championships will air on https://akc.tv/.
Coupeville Sports 
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