QPHC25 Wrap-Up: A Weekend to Remember

The Queensland Pup & Handler Competition (QPHC25) took place over the weekend — and what a spectacular event it was! Hosted by Queensland Pups & Handlers (Q-PAH), the competition drew an enthusiastic crowd, a fierce lineup of competitors, and a weekend full of community, connection, and celebration.

Four pups and three handlers stepped up to compete for the 2025 Queensland titles. The pup contestants — BetaPupBenji, Northern, Thorium, and Avery — brought energy, heart, and personality to the stage, while handlers Gamesy, Zeke, and Joel impressed with their confidence, creativity, and care.

At the end of an electric evening, Thorium was crowned Queensland Pup 2025, and Joel took home the title of Queensland Handler 2025. Each winner received a prize pack valued at thousands of dollars, along with the immense honour of being the first titleholders to wear Q-PAH’s stunning new legacy sashes, crafted by the brilliant team at Tosk Clothing.

The event also marked a milestone moment for the Q-PAH community, as it was the second and final QPHC organised under the leadership of outgoing QPAH President Pup Bailee. His heartfelt farewell speech brought many to tears and was met with a standing ovation — a tribute to his years of dedication and impact on the Queensland pup and handler scene.

A-PAH was proud to have four committee members attend QPHC25, travelling in from across the country to show support and connect with the vibrant Queensland community. The success of this event has us more excited than ever for APHC25, which A-PAH will proudly host in Narrm/Melbourne this October. If QPHC25 is anything to go by, we’re in for something truly unforgettable. Tickets will be released soon — stay tuned!

To the competitors, volunteers, audience members, and especially Pup Bailee — thank you for an incredible weekend. We can’t wait to see what’s next.