The DOG SHOW HANDLER

THE DOG SHOW HANDLER - An International Dog Show Thriller of Espionage and Betrayal set right in the middle of the conformation ring.

Lena knows every rule of the ring: how a coat should fall, how a dog looks at its handler, and how to keep your nerve in the final seconds before judging. Her four Samoyeds are her life. Her old friend Markus lives for his Huskies-and the international dog show in Helsinki, Finland, was supposed to be nothing more than a weekend of grooming, trophies, and friendly rivalry for both of them.
Until Markus wins a trophy that contains far more than anyone thought possible.
A tiny memory card rips them out of their familiar world of ring craft, breeding lines, and the sled dog racing community-and plunges them into a web of blackmail, international intelligence agencies, and a man willing to weaponize the global food supply. Suddenly, no one is who they seem to be: not the nervous judge, not the charming Shiba Inu breeder next door, not even the man Markus has trusted his entire life.
Markus and Lena must learn that there is a difference between handling a dog-and being handled. And that some secrets wear a collar.
This book is perfect for you if you...

• attend dog shows or handle dogs yourself (handling, ring craft, the world of dog show judges)

• love Nordic dog breeds - Samoyed, Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute

• have a soft spot for Shiba Inus or Japanese dog breeds

• follow sled dog sports and mushing

• love political thrillers and spy novels with unusual settings

• are looking for a story where a love for dogs meets international espionage

About the Author:
Dragos Pancescu has lived with several Huskies for decades, is the President of the SRSD e.V. (Purebred Sled Dog Sports Club of Germany), and competes in sled dog races himself. With his guidebook "The Husky - 55 Amazing Facts About the Siberian Husky," he has already captivated the non-fiction world of the Husky community. THE DOG SHOW HANDLER is his first novel-written with true insider knowledge of the dog show and breeding world.
If you want, I can help you fine-tune specific terms (like "handling" or "conformation ring") to perfectly match American or British dog show terminology, or help you write an engaging social media caption to promote the translation. Let me know how you'd like to proceed!

THE DOG SHOW HANDLER is a gripping, fast-paced espionage thriller that seamlessly blends the meticulous world of dog shows with high-stakes international espionage.
When two professional handlers head to a major championship show in Helsinki, Finland, they expect a weekend of grooming, trophies, and friendly rivalry. Instead, a shocking discovery plunges them straight into a lethal web of intelligence agencies, political intrigue, and betrayal where no one-not the judges, the handlers, or even lifelong friends-can be trusted.
Why Readers Are Hooked:

• An Authentic Inside Look: Written by a true insider with decades of experience in the dog world, this novel delivers spot-on, realistic details of ring craft, handling, and judging practices.
• Tailor-Made for Dog Lovers: If you have a soft spot for Nordic breeds (Samoyeds, Huskies, Malamutes) or Japanese breeds (Shiba Inus), you will fall in love with the four-legged stars of this story.
• Cinematic Suspense: A relentless, action-packed plot where political conspiracy collides with deep personal loyalty.

What Readers Are Saying:
"Feels just like a Hollywood movie!"
"As a regular at dog shows, I instantly recognized this world-I couldn't put it down."
Discover the thriller where some secrets wear a collar. Grab your copy of THE DOG SHOW HANDLER today!