Gabriella Gebhard is kind of a big deal

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Gabriella Gebhard is kind of a big deal

July 15, 2022 by David Svien

Gabriella Gebhard is the top-ranked English Setter junior handler in the USA. (Photos courtesy Stephanie Gebhard)

She’s in a groove.

Coupeville High School rising sophomore Gabriella Gebhard continues to light up the world of dog shows, guiding her canine companions to a bonanza of trophies and ribbons.

Back in April she clinched an invitation to the Royal Canin AKC nationals, guaranteeing a second-straight appearance at the big dance.

That event runs Dec. 17-18 in Orlando.

But not content to rest on her laurels Gebhard has spent the spring and summer on a tear.

The CHS standout has claimed five “Best Juniors” and eight “Reserve Best Juniors” at recent dog shows and finds herself highly ranked in the national standings.

Gebhard is currently the top-ranked English Setter junior handler in the country and sits #4 in Sporting Dog and #6 in All-Breed.

Her main pooch, Walker (Set’r Ridge’s Legend in the Making) is mere points away from being crowned a Grand Champion.

Sharing the love (and the prizes).

The duo won multiple Best of Breed awards with Gebhard facing off with adult competition, then had a big day Friday in Oregon.

Competing at the Coos Bay Kennel Club, Walker helped Gebhard earn Owner Handler Reserve Best in Show.

While he’s a magnet for awards, Walker is not the only dog Gebhard has on the awards circuit.

She has also guided another English Setter — Set’r Ridge’s Eternal Faith — to a championship and is working with a puppy — Set’r Ridge’s Climbing to the Top (Everest) — which she bred herself.

A Blue Belton English Setter chasing his own championship, Everest looks strong, having won the Group 1 Puppy Sweeps in April at the Tacoma Kennel Club.