BACICH, Mrs. Ros

Kennel Name: Aviva

ANKC Hounds, Working Dogs, Utility & Non-Sporting Groups 

Ph: +61-(0)2-9652 0400    Email: Click here

Ros started showing dogs in 1957. She has shown and bred Smooth Dachshunds. Acquired her first Afghan in 1973 and has bred over 60 Champions, many of whom are BIS and several BISS winners. Her kennel name, Aviva, has also bred Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers and had the first BIS winner in Australia. She co-owns Dobermanns with J & P Williams and part-time handles these Dobermanns. She has judged at prestigious All-breed shows in all states of Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Norway, Sweden and Denmark, having judged specialties for Afghan Hounds, Dachshunds, Boxers, Keeshond, Irish Wolfhound and GSDs. She has been the Hound group coordinator for the Judges Training Scheme, conducted by the NSW Canine Council, responsible for training of trainee judges for the Hound group for 4 years. Lectures extensively on her own breed, Afghans, Dachshunds, GSD's, Briards, Hamiltonstovare, Harrier and Blue Tick Coonhounds. A speaker at the World Congress for Afghan Hounds in San Diego, California in 1995. The Aviva kennel is actively breeding and showing in the USA, New Zealand, Sweden, Norway and Finland with great success.

BADICK, Susan M. 

Kennel Name: Nasusa

CKC All Breeds

Ph: (403) 246-2515  Email: Click here

Nasusa Perm. Reg'd Kennels is owned by Susan Badick, and her daughter Carla Badick. Susan's affiliation with dogs began in the mid 1950's. Susan won the Alberta Kennel Club Junior Handling Championship in 1958. The breeds she has shown in the conformation ring include: Labrador Retrievers, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Scottish Terriers, Salukis, All Dachshund varieties, and Whippets. The first purebred dog that she owned was a Boston Terrier named Nasusa Back Talk, CD. Susan trained her to her CDX level. Susan also owns or has owned Scottish Terriers, Salukis, and now, a Labrador. The first conformation dog purchased by Susan was Ch. Stargang Mrs. Tiggywinkle. She was a Miniature Wire-Haired Dachshund bitch purchased in 1976 from Ellen Blackburn in England. This bitch was the foundation and start of Nasusa Perm. Registered kennel.
The first Whippets shown by Susan were from Jim and Dorothy Cave (Semaj Whippets) of Calgary Alberta, in the early 1970's. It was one of their Whippets, Ch. Jynx's Miss Cinnamon that Susan piloted to #2 Whippet in 1976. In the late 1970's they also formed a bond and friendship with H. M. (Tuck) Turner of Denroc Whippets. This is where the first ownership in Whippets transpired from.

BAILEY, Mrs. Peggy E. M. 

Kennel Name: Beechwyre

See below... 

Ph: 01995679218   Email: Click here

Peggy has judged since 1972, and is passed by the UK Kennel Club to award CCs in Rough Collies, Smooth Collies, Border Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs, Lancashire Heelers, and Dalmatians. Also passed for the Pastoral Group & the Sub Group for Rough & Smooth Collies.
Peggy is an accredited assessor for the UK Kennel Club in respect of candidates to judge the Rough Collie and the Lancashire Heeler.
She has judged overseas under the FCI jurisdiction in Finland, Sweden, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Spain, The Netherlands (many times), plus the Kennel Club of Jersey & Guernsey, South Africa, Australia, and in New Zealand she judged Dalmatians and the full Working Group.
She is passed by the Irish Kennel Club to award Green Stars in all above breeds plus the Corgis (Pembroke & Cardigan), Old English Sheepdogs, plus the Dalmatian.
Peggy is the Vice Chairperson of the Lancashire & Cheshire Collie Club and the Chief Steward of the Blackpool Champion Ship Show that is a major event in the UK, attracting over 10,000 dogs over three days, and is a full member of the UK Kennel Club.

BAILEY, Mr. Peter 

Kennel Name: Beechwyre

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Ph: 01995679218   Email: Click here

Peter has judged since 1970, and is passed by the UK Kennel Club to award CCs in Samoyeds, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, Rough Collies, Smooth Collies, Border Collies, Lancashire Heelers Shetland Sheepdogs, Australian Cattle Dogs, Boxers, Rottweilers & Dalmatians. Also passed for the Pastoral Group & the sub group for Rough and Smooth Collies, and has questionnaires at the UK Kennel club for a Best in Show all groups, and the Akita. He is an accredited assessor for the UK Kennel Club in respect of candidates to judge the Dalmatian, the Rough Collie and the Lancashire Heeler.
Peter has judged overseas under FCI jurisdiction in Finland, Italy, Denmark, The Netherlands, South America, Spain and Germany (many times). He is cleared by the South Africa KC to judge the Herding Group. & judged all breeds in SA. Also the Kennel Club of Jersey & Guernsey, the Australian NKC for the Working Group and PMDs The Dalmatian Club of Victoria, The New Zealand Kennel Club for the Working Group and Dalmatians. He is passed by the Irish Kennel Club to award Green Stars in Bearded collies, Rough Collies Smooth Collies Corgi (Pembroke & Cardigan), Old English Sheep Dogs, Border Collies, Samoyeds, Lancashire Heelers, Briards, & Dalmatians.
Peter is the President of the Lancashire & Cheshire Collie Club; The President and Vice Chairman and the Show manager of the Blackpool Champion Ship Show, and is a full member of the UK Kennel Club. In their own kennel Peggy and Peter have breed and exhibited some nine Rough Collie Champions and two Dalmatian Champions, together with many Border Collies And Mini Smooth Dachshund, UK Kennel Club stud book winners.

BAJONA, Mr. Edgar L. 

Kennel Name: Jagar 

CKC All Breeds

Ph: (519)855-6783    Email: Click here

Edgar began exhibiting dogs in the Mediterranean (Malta). After moving to Canada he continued to breed and exhibit Afghan Hounds and standard Longhaired Dachshunds under the "Jagar" prefix.  Served as President of the Afghan Hound Club of Canada and The Guelph and District Kennel Club, an all-breed club in Ontario, Canada.  Received CKC approval to judge all breeds in 1995 and has judged throughout Canada, the United States, as well as The Royal Show in Queensland, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Ireland and Mexico. He also judged at the World Show in Argentina in 2005. Edgar enjoys travelling and ballroom dancing and is fluent in Finnish and Thai languages.

BAKER, Mr. Maurice 

Kennel Name: Shemaur

KUSA All Breeds

Ph: 016-366 0514    Email: Click here

Maurice, originally from the UK, but resident in South Africa for over 20 years, has been judging for over 40 years and has judged extensively throughout the world. He started judging in 1966 and since then has judged most breeds at specialist club level, also has judged Best in Show over 140 times. Apart from Shelties, Chinese Cresteds and Poms, he has also owned Border Collies, Chow Chows, Scotties and Rough Collies. He particularly likes judging the Hound Group. The most memorable show was judging Shetland Sheepdogs at the Crufts Centenary show, and perhaps the most unusual place he has judged is Hammerfest, which was quite an experience.  Maurice serves on the South African Judges Committee of the Kennel Union, is Chairman of an all-breeds club and of Toy Dog Breeders Association. He is the author of the book Shetland Sheepdogs Today that was published in 1988.

BALAAM, Mrs. Barb

Kennel Name: Raalam

ANKC All Breeds

Ph: +61 (0)7 4152 9960     Email: Click here

Barb and her husband started showing German Shepherds in 1971, with several UK imports and one N Z import. In 1975 they decided to show in another Group and decided Group 3, English Cocker Spaniels, mainly Blue Roans and parti-colours. Their small but very successful kennel was known as Raalam Kennels and over the following 22 years they bred and showed many champions. They have also shown Dobermann's, Miniature Poodle, Australian Kelpie and an Australian Stumpy Cattle Dog. For 15 years until 2004 they showed Australian Cattle Dogs with much success. Now they show Schipperkes and Long Coat Chihuahuas, and are presently awaiting two more pups from those breeds.
In Breed Specialty Shows, Barb has judged Australian Cattle Dogs, Australian Stumpy Cattle Dogs, Australian Kelpies, Border Collies, Collie Rough and Smooth, Shetland Sheepdogs, Rottweiler's, Poodles (all types), Dachshund (all types).

BANBURY, Brenda

FCI All Rounder

Ph: + 44 (0)20 8941 2557    Email: Click here

Brenda has always enjoyed being around dogs and grew up in the company of several Cockers and an Italian Greyhound. After their marriage John and Brenda became regular exhibitors and made up home-bred Champions in their three chosen breeds, Pyrenean Mountain Dogs, Pugs and Schipperkes. Also showed a Belgian Shepherd and a Basenji but did not breed these. Well known Breeder/Exhibitor of Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Pug, Schipperkes, Belgian Shepherd Dog & Basenji. 
Having served on several Breed Club Committees and having judged Club Shows at home and abroad she greatly enjoys meeting fellow dog enthusiasts wherever judging takes her. As well as greatly enjoying judging in the UK, she also enjoys judging overseas and has travelled widely to many interesting countries to judge shows, these include most European Countries, Argentina, USA, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada, Japan, Thailand, Philippines, Kenya, Trinidad and Barbados. She has also judged Specialist Shows for a number of Breeds including Pugs, French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, Pyrenean Mountain Dogs and Boston Terriers.
Brenda first judged at Crufts in 1983 and since then has judged on a number of occasions. In 2003 she judged the Finals of the YKC Stakes each day, in 2004 the Utility Group and in 2005 the Working Group, also Best in Show at The United Kingdom Toy Dog Championship Show, March 2004.  Brenda judged Best In Show at Crufts 2006, and the ACT Canine Association Inc. International Autumn Festival 2006 and at the Tasmanian Ladies Kennel Club. 

BARRETT, Mrs. Shirley

NZKC All Breeds

Ph : +64-3-544 2825    Email: Click here

Wendy is a breeder of English Cockers since 1958 and breeder of Jack Russell Terriers since 1995. Has exhibited many of both breeds to their Championship as well as Breed, Group and BIS wins. She has also owned and exhibited American Cockers, Afghans, English Pointers, English Setters and Dobermans. Has a long association with other breeds, such as Golden Retrievers, Shelties, Collies, GSD and Poodles. She is a licensed All Breeds judge and has been judging since 1978 throughout New Zealand, Australia, USA and Canada. 

BARTON, Mrs. Constance M.

AKC Sporting, Terrier, Hound & Working Groups

Ph: (540) 450-3244

Constance began in the sport of dogs in the early 1950s, exhibiting Doberman Pinschers in conformation and obedience. In the years before seminars, breed forums, and other educational tools were available, Connie says that her formative years in dogs were “more or less, a trial-and-error experience.”
By the 1960s, she was managing Elizabeth Clark’s legendary Springfield Kennels. During her tenure at Springfield, where she concentrated mainly on Labrador Retrievers, the facility became the largest showing and breeding kennel in the United States. After eleven years at Springfield, the AKC invited Connie to become the second female field-representative in the organization’s history. She served in the field for sixteen years before applying to judge. She is now approved for the Sporting, Hound, Working, and Terrier Groups, as well as Best in Show and Junior Showmanship. Connie had the honor of judging Best in Show at the 2002 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. Mrs. Barton’s daughter, Deborah Ayer, is a breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.

BASKARAN, Mr. Martin

Kennel Name: Basterberri

FCI Groups 9 & 10 + part Groups 1, 3, 6 & 10 - View list 

 Ph: 94.674.41.45   Email: Click here

FCI International Judge since 1993. Martin and his wife Josu began breeding show dogs in 1979 and one year later they obtained "Basterberri" affix. "Basterberri" is a Basque word that means new corner. Since then they have made up over 115 champions in two continents, multi winners of Groups and B.I.S, the Top Lhasa Apso ever in Spain. They have never produced more than one litter per year and there are years without litters. They have owned, bred and shown Great Danés, Bóxer, Bedlington Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier, Basenjis, American Cocker Spaniels, Pekingese, Shih Tzu, Afghan Hounds, Borzoi, Salukis, Whippets, Greyhound, Italian Greyhound and Spanish Galgo. Aside from the work of raising and exhibition, they have developed numerous activities in the canine world, like organizers of different events such as: open shows, national level shows, international level shows, working matches, National Specialties, to mentioned one, the classic Bilbao International Dog Show, They are board members of Byscaine kennel Club, Martin is an International Show  judge, and he has judged in several countries. around the world.

BATEMAN, Mrs. Jean M.

Kennel Name: Ahoy

CKC Groups 1, 2, 4, & 6

Ph: (250) 652-8934  Email: Click here

Mrs. Bateman has been involved in dogs since 1962, and was approved to her first judging panel in 1969, and has since then gained appointments to all the other groups. She attained All Breeds status as from January 1st, 1995. She has an interest in English Setters, English Cocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels and Borzoi. Her judging appointments have taken her to both islands of New Zealand, all states of Australia (including A.C.T. in December 2006), Canada, Manila, the Philippines and Hong Kong.

BATTAGLIA, Dr. Carmen L.

Kennel Name: Van Cleve

AKC Herding & Working Groups

Ph: (770) 998-3679   Email: Click here

A member of the American Kennel Club Board of Directors. He was instrumental in the development of the AKC DNA program and is president of the AKC Companion Animal Recovery organization. Dr. Battaglia is the son of first-generation Sicilian immigrants. He attended Florida State University on a football scholarship and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s in criminology, and doctorates in criminology and sociology.
In 1960, he and his wife, Nancy, established the Van Cleve line of German Shepherd Dogs. He has since bred and managed top dogs in the breed, finishing several himself. He proudly notes that many of his winners have come from the American-Bred class and from futurity and maturity shows, "where competition is among the best breeders".  His breeding and research has led to a number of influential books and articles. He is the author of Breeding Better Dogs, now in its fifth printing, and Caring for the German. He has published his findings in the AKC Gazette, Dog News, Dog World, and in leading journals abroad. He is a popular judge of herding and working breeds, one of the few who has presided at a German Shepherd national specialty in America, Canada, and Mexico. He has judged national specialties in several other breeds. A sought-after speaker on the seminar circuit and has been a guest on many television and radio programs.

BAUCHAL, Mr. GianFranco

Kennel Name: Del Gotha

FCI Groups 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, & 10

Ph: +39 011 3724 058    +393358201944   Email: Click here

Breeder of Mini and Rabbit Dachshunds, both smooth and wires for the last 20 years, under the affix "Bauchal's e del Gotha".  He has been for many years a member of the Directing Board of Torino Kennel Club and also the Vice-President of the Dachshund Club of Italy. Gianfranco has judged many shows across Europe, such as Russia, Poland, Hungary, France, the German Bundessieger, Switzerland, Finland, Denmark, Spain, Belgium and the World Dachshund Show. 

BAUER, Mr. Richard

Kennel Name: Curzon

AKC Toys, Terrier, Non-Sporting & Hound Groups

Ph: (954) 491-3420

Richard proudly refers to himself as "an honest-to-goodness, dyed-in-the-wool, native New Yorker," being born, bred, and educated in Manhattan. He began his career in the early 1950s, obedience-training a Boxer. His next obedience dog, Papillon Admiral of Mariposa (Shadrock), went on to become one of the great toy dogs of all time in obedience competition. 
After his return from military service, Richard began a long association with Poodles. He spent ten years in the employ of Anne Rogers Clark at the fabled Surrey Kennels in Mahopac, New York. With partner Blair Prentice, he acquired the facility and operated under the Curzon kennel name. In 1965, he went Best in Show at his first two assignments as a professional handler, at the Twin Brooks and Old Dominion Kennel Club shows. Until his retirement from handling in 1991, he guided some of the greatest Poodles of his time to major wins. He took the Toy Group at the 1974 Westminster show and won Best of Breed at the Poodles Club of America’s National Specialty four times, one of only two professional handlers to ever do so. He was named Handler of the Year in 1980. An AKC judge since 1991, he is approved for the Hound, Terrier, Toy and Non-Sporting groups, and several other breeds from the remaining groups. He has officiated at three Westminster shows, including a Toy Group assignment. 

BEADON, Mrs. Irene

Kennel Name: Myriehewe

Shetland Sheepdog

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Irene, along with her sister Gwen owns the Myriehewe Shetland Sheepdogs/Rough Collies kennel. She has been breeding and showing Shetland Sheepdogs for 36yrs and within that time has owned or bred 14 English champions, 7 overseas champions , numerous CC & many RCC winners. Their most famous champion, Ch. Myriehewe Rosa Bleu was winner of the old style working group at Crufts two years running, Dog World Top Dog (all breeds) in 1995, breed record holder and many BIS / RBIS all breeds and Club shows, throughout her career.
Irene judged her first show in 1977 at the age of 18; she judged her first breed open show in 1983 and awarded her first CC in 1987. Since then she has been lucky enough to judge over 2,500 dogs at championship show level & International CACIB shows including having the honour of judging Crufts in the Millennium year. The international shows have taken her to 7 countries where she has met some fabulous people who have since become very good friends. She is a kennel club assessor which she takes very seriously as she believes people coming into the breed and stepping up to judging should have someone to be there for help and guidance. She was lucky when she started to have some famous breeders from yesteryear take time to help her, and her aim is to be able to pass on similar help and guidance to others. Away from the dog scene, Irene's job is as an accountant.

BEAM, Miss Maxine V.

AKC Sporting, Working, Terrier, Toy, & Non-Sporting Groups

Ph: (817) 570-9955

Professional handler, all breeds for almost 30 years, retired in 1972 and commenced judging in 1973. Handled 3 poodles to win the Quaker Oats Ken-L award, first in 1956 with toy, "Ch. Blakeen Ding Ding" who was also top all breeds BIS that year, in 1957 the Miniature Poodle, "Eng/Am/Can Ch. Adastra Magic Fame" which was retired with 53 Bests, and in 1963 the Miniature "Eng/Am./Can/Mex. Ch. Montmarte Marie Nina"  She handled "Ch. Rockmont's Glamour" in 1954 and won all 3 awards given by Amer. Boxer Club for bitch, most breeds, Groups and BIS, the wonderful BIS Shepherd, "Ch. Royal Rogue of Long Worth", the Cairns "Ch. Milbryan McGillicuddy" and "Ch. Caihness Colonel", the great Lhasa "Ch. Licos Kula La" and many others.  Ms. Beam is approved to judge Sporting, Working, Terrier, Toy and Non-Sporting Groups. She has  judged three times at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, at Westminster, and at many other shows throughout the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. Abroad, she has worked at two of Australia’s largest shows, Sydney and Melbourne Royal, and in Canada, Mexico, and Cape Town, South Africa.

BEATTIE, Mr. Robert 

Kennel Name: Arbee

ANKC Toy, Terrier, Gundog, Hound, Working Dog and Utility Groups

Ph: +61-8-9527-3883   Email: Click here

In partnership with his son Andrew (also a judge for ANKC Groups 1, 2, 4, 5 & 7), over the years Robert has bred over 50 Borzoi champions, plus Whippets and Cairn Terriers. Currently he is showing a Norfolk Terrier. He has been judging for many years and is qualified for all ANKC Groups except Non-Sporting. He is also an Accredited Assessor for the Toy, Terrier and Hound Groups. 

BECERRA-HERNANDEZ, Dr. Johan

Kennel Name: Beclove

FCI All Breeds

Ph: 1-787-447-8540   Email: Click here

Johan Becerra is a veterinarian and owner of BECLOVE KENNELS. He is licensed by the Canine Federation of Venezuela (FCI member) to judge all breeds. He has judged in numerous countries including Venezuela, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Spain, Guatemala, Canada, Columbia, Costa Rica, Puerto Rica, and USA.
He began by breeding Great Danes in 1980. By 1986 he acquired his first Neapolitan Mastiff and met with much success. At the same time he was working as a handler for several breeds including Basset Hounds. His passion for this breed originated during this time. After finishing several champions for other kennels, he began breeding and exhibiting Basset Hounds under the Beclove name. In 1992 he had his first Basset litter and has continued since then to breed and show these dogs. Beclove Kennel has produced many champions in several countries with over 70 Bests in Show, Specialty Bests In Show and several World and International Champions. In 2004, one of Dr. Becerra's dogs won Best of Breed at the Basset Hound Club of America National Specialty. Currently he works as Marketing Manager for Gerber, and lives in Puerto Rico with his family and dogs.

BEDFORD, Ms. Julie

Kennel Name: Croftsway

NZKC Gundogs

Ph: +64-9-233-6675     Email: Click here

Julie is the owner of the well known Croftsway Labrador Kennels, and has been exhibiting & breeding Labradors since 1975. Croftsway Labradors have won Best in Show awards at Specialty shows throughout New Zealand, and have had the honour on winning CCs at the Sydney & Brisbane Royal shows, and the Sydney Spring Fair. They have also won Best in Show (All Breeds) awards in Australia. There are Croftsway Champions throughout New Zealand, Australia, the Philippines, Canada and the USA. Julie was first approved to award CCs in the Gundog (Sporting) group in 1986. Since then she has judged throughout New Zealand. She has judged at Specialty Labrador shows in Australia and the USA, and has also judged Golden Retrievers and English Pointers in the USA.

BEECH, Mr. Mal & Mrs. Joan

Kennel Name: Jolvin

CKC All Breeds

  Ph: (519) 773-2471  Email: Click here

In 1978, Mal and Joan purchased their first show dog, an English Cocker bitch, who finished her championship and immediately went to a pet home. As happens many times, they came to the realization that she was not without her major faults. They did go on to better breeding, finishing many champions both in Canada and the U.S, competing well at specialties. 
In the early '80's, they were involved with Lhasa Apsos for about five years, again finishing many champions in Canada and the U.S. They had good friends who raised English Springers and Pomeranians, and it was there that they took on yet a third breed, Pomeranians, and later a few co-owned Springers. They also owned German Short-Haired Pointers here and there, mainly for exhibiting, as well as a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, again American and Canadian champion and much-loved companion. 
While they maintain a fondness for our other breeds, it is with the Pomeranians that they had their greatest successes. Their home-bred dogs, owner-handled, have placed in the top ten dogs in Canada. They still enjoy breeding and finishing their puppies, but no longer campaign dogs. They are charter members of the South-western Ontario Sporting Dog Club, assisting with specialty events each year, and have judged in Ireland, U.S., Venezuela and Australia, and the Spring Fair dog show in Australia, 2005. 

BEHAN, Mr. Phillip

Kennel Name: Mingfield

Utility & Working Dogs Groups +     Click here for total Breeds List

Ph: 01 454 4084   Email: Click here

Breeder/exhibitor of Chow Chows and German Spitz Klein.

BEISEL-MCIWAINE, Mrs. Peggy

Kennel Name: Foxairn

AKC Terrier & Herding Groups + (prov. Sporting)

Ph: (734) 662-0849    Email: Click here

Peggy acquired her first show dog, an Old English Sheepdog, soon after her high-school graduation. It was as an assistant to George Ward in the mid-1970s that she began her association with terriers, particularly Wire Fox Terriers. She was a professional handler by 1980, when she married Cairn Terrier breeder Sandy McIwaine. Their Foxairn Kennels have "finished a multitude of Cairns and fifteen homebred Wires". Foxairn has twice produced the number-one Cairn in the country, one of whom was a two-time National Specialty winner. Has judged National Specialties for Cairns, Sealyham Terriers, and Wires at Montgomery County, presided over the Terrier Group at the Great Western show, and has judged the Terrier Group at Westminster (2006). Peggy has also judged Norwich, Airedales and Irish Terriers at Montgomery Co and is slated to judge the Group in 2010. 
She counts among her ring highlights judging 198 Cairns at an Open Show in England. A member of the American Fox Terrier Club and serves on the judges’ education committee of the Cairn Terrier Club of America. She has presented Cairns at many educational seminars. Peggy and her husband no longer breed Cairn Terriers but are still active in their breed clubs as well as being a board member of the all breed Detroit Kennel Club, a benched show in the US and has many duties with that club. Peggy was just recently invited to join the prestigious Westchester Kennel Club, one of the first 3 women to join the formerly all male club. She has judged in China, the Philippines and in Scandinavia as well as in England. Now the proud owner of a Bull Terrier.

BELL, Mr. Robert S.

Kennel Name: Jenrock

ANKC All Breeds

Ph: +61-(0)3 9499 6994   Email: Click here

Bob Bell first entered the Dog Show scene in 1956 with the purchase of his first pedigree 'Collie (Rough)' and has concentrated ever since with the Collie breed for more than 30 years, in partnership with his late father-in-law (Harry Rizzetti) under the "Jenrock" prefix, and together they bred and exhibited many excellent specimens of the breed. During the mid to late 60’s, Bob was also involved with the Dalmatian breed, and during that time exhibiting with some success a bitch by the name of "Pacemaker Marina". His judging career commenced in 1963 when he qualified as a specialist  judge for the Collie (Rough) breed and then continued to pursue an interest in judging and qualified as an All Breeds judge on the KCC Victoria panel in 1976.
As a judge, Bob has had numerous assignments in all States and Territories of Australia. He has also had extensive international experience over many years, adjudicating on more than one occasion in New Zealand, Argentina, Canada, Chile, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Africa and the Philippines. He has also had the privilege of judging at four of the prestigious Australian Royal Shows... Adelaide in 1980, Melbourne in 1981, Brisbane in 1982 & 1998 and Darwin in 1989.
On the Administrative side in Victoria, he was an appointed representative on the KCC/VCA Management Committee from 1976 to 1993, serving on several of its sub-committees including Finance, Editorial, Judges Training, Show Administration & Stewarding, etc. Bob was involved for more than two decades in the Judges Training Scheme. Over that period he spent time as a Group Leader for every Group except Gundogs.
Currently Bob Bell is a Councillor of the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria and is Chairman of the RASV Dog Committee, responsible for the conduct of the Royal Melbourne Show, the largest Dog Show in the Southern Hemisphere. As well, he is Chairman of the Classic Dog Show Committee and a Vice-President of the Caulfield & District Kennel Club. In previous years he has served as Secretary of the Collie Club of Victoria and the Greensborough & District Kennel Club, President of the Dog Stewards Association, Deputy Chairman of the Classic Dog Show and Vice-President of the Non-Sporting Dog Club of Victoria. Bob has been honored with Life Membership by the KCC/VCA, the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, the Non-Sporting Dog Club of Victoria and the Caulfield & District Kennel Club.

BENDIXEN, Ms. Shaneen 

Kennel Name: Breconmohr

ANKC All Breeds

Ph: +61-(0)7 5464 2360      Email: Click here

Shaneen commenced judging in 1971 and became a Championship All Breeds Judge in 1983. She has judged at all breed shows in all states of Australia, and at specialty shows, ‘Royal’ shows and special events such as "Contest of Champions". 
Judging appointments in the United States of America, Ireland, the Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Indonesia and New Zealand have all contributed to Shaneen's international judging experience.
Shaneen's interest in breeding and showing dogs began with her father's Smooth Fox Terriers. For the past thirty-five years, she has exhibited and bred Pembroke Welsh Corgis. Awards won include a Best In Show at Brisbane Royal, finalists in Queensland's "Dog of the Year" contests, Reserve Best in Show at the Australian Corgi National, Runner-Up Puppy of the Year (all breeds) at the CCC (Qld) Dog of the Year contest and numerous Best in Shows at major all breed and specialty shows. She has also exhibited Labradors (for over 20 years), Scottish Terriers, and has owned, prepared and handled a Standard Poodle. Shaneen is involved with various committees including the Canine Control Council (Qld) Conformation Judges Sub-committee and assists with the training of new judges.

BENGTSON, Bo N.  

Kennel Name: Bohem

AKCSighthounds,  FCI Sighthounds Poodles, Golden Retrievers, Best in Show, etc.

Ph: (805) 646-3151   Email: Click here

Owner, breeder and exhibitor of Sighthounds since 1959 under the Bohem prefix, primarily Whippets but earlier also Greyhounds and Afghan Hounds. Initially active in Sweden, from 1980 in the U.S. In spite of a very limited breeding program, there have been numerous Bohem Best-in-Show winners and over 100 champions in the U.S., Europe, Australia and Asia. Awarded the Swedish KC Hamilton plaque for excellence in breeding 1982.
In the 1960s trained at the Bletchingley and Laguna Kennels in England (Afghan Hounds and Whippets), Oranje Manege in Holland (Afghan Hounds, Salukis) and at the Srinagar Kennels in the United States (Salukis, Afghan Hounds, etc.).
Approved to judge Sighthounds by the F.C.I. in 1976. Currently approved to judge 32 breeds in 5 groups, as well as All-Breed Best-in-Show. Has judged major shows in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, England, Scotland, France, Germany, Austria, Holland, Italy, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Brazil, China and Japan.
Past assignments include repeat judging at Crufts (most recently 2007), Westminster (most recently 2009), FCI World Shows (1980, 1989, 1997 and 2008), BIS at the Swedish Sighthound Club at Skokloster, the 1st Sighthound Association championship show in Australia, the American Whippet Club national specialty 2006, the Greyhound Club of America national specialty 2007, etc.
Author of several dog books, including Dogs of the World (over 500,000 copies sold world-wide), the award-winning The Whippet (UK, 1985; USA, 1994 & 2010), Dogs and Dog Shows Around the World (Sweden, 1994), and Best in Show – the World of Show Dogs and Dog Shows (USA, 2008). Received the Dog Writers´ Association of America’s first Elsworth L. Howell Award, 1994 and most recently the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award 2009.

BENITES, Dr. Michel das Neves

Kennel Name: Flamboyant's House

FCI All Breeds

Ph: (51) 366-4770  Email: Click here

Dr. Michel das Neves has been involved with dogs since he was a teenager and started showing American and English Cocker Spaniels. He has bred and shown many American Cockers to their International, American, Brazilian, Argentinean and Uruguayan titles. He has also shown and owned Keeshonds, Pomeranians, Standard Poodles, Dachshunds, English Springer Spaniels, Gordon Setters, Akita's and Kerry Blue Terriers. He is an FCI All rounder and is currently chairman of Grande Porto Alegra Kennel Club in the south of Brazil as well as a committee member of Rio Grande Do Sul Kennel Club.

BENNETT, Mrs. Joan M. & Mr. Graeme

Kennel Name: Konev

NZKC All Breeds

Ph: +64-6-363-7050    Email: Click here

Joan and husband Graeme have been involved with breeding, showing and judging dogs since 1966. Whilst Graeme started with German Shepherds, Joan's first dog was a Rough Coated Collie. In 1975 she became involved with German Shepherd Dogs and since 1978 they have bred under the kennel name Konev.
Both are now All Breed Judges and their judging appointments have taken them to both islands of New Zealand, Tasmania, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Victoria, Canada, Nova Scotia and the Philippines.
As well as breeding Rough Coated Collies and German Shepherds, Graeme and Joan have also owned and exhibited a Standard Poodle, an Afghan Hound, Japanese Akita's, a Weimaraner, English Pointers, Australian Shepherds, a Large Munsterlander and Pembroke Welsh Corgis. Both are Life Members of the Central Districts German Shepherd Dog Club and Graeme is a past president of the All Breed Club, Manawatu Kennel Assoc., a position he held for over twenty years.
Although both All Breed judges Graeme and Joan have been extensively involved with German Shepherds as their breed for many years. From 1980 on they have only bred German Shepherds and in that time showed in both the All Breed and Specialist rings. They have owned/bred many excellent graded Shepherds and B.I.S. winners in both rings. They hold the Australian Council bronze medal for hip-scored dogs. Both were breed-surveyors and have judged Specialist GSD shows in New Zealand. Graeme is a past president, honorary Patron and a Life Member of the N.Z.G.S.D. Advisory Council.

BERG, Mr. John-Sigve

Kennel Names: Maendeleo/Kamba Anatulinda

FCI RR, Dalmatians, Rottweiler & Bullmastiff

Ph: +47-4666-6111  Email: Click here

John, a retired Commander from the Royal Norwegian Navy, and educated as a dog trainer, has had Rhodesian Ridgebacks for over twenty years. He now also has the Thai Ridgeback, and originally was a co-owner of Kennel Kamba Anatulinda. He has judged Specialty Shows as far afield as Australia, France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, and Denmark. For a list of John's judging appointments, click here.

BERGHER, Mrs. Agnes Buchwald

Kennel Name: Hexastar

FCI All Breeds

Ph: 702-432-4418   Email: Click here

One of the most prestigious judges from Brazil. Born in Budapest, Hungary, this lady was raised and educated in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where she lived until her recent marriage to an American citizen. She and Dennis Bergher now live in Las Vegas, Nevada. 
Dog experiences began in earnest in 1976 with Boxers and Hexastar Kennel. Agnes was the owner of 7 American Champions, numerous Brazilian and International Champions, Top Producers, BIS and BISS winners. Two sons, both of whom are veterinarians (Drs. Jean and Daniel Buchwald – now both living in the USA), joined their mother in the love of this breed. Daniel is a professional handler, as well, and has shown the No. 1 record breaking female Smooth Fox Terrier of all time in the US. About 1980 was the year when she began her career as a FCI/CBKC judge. She began with the Working Group and just five years later qualified as an all-rounder. Mrs. Buchwald has judged many shows throughout Brazil and in most South American countries, Australia, New Zealand, and in the USA. She considered it a special highlight to be invited by the American Boxer Club to preside at their National Specialty, having been the first South American judge to be so honored.
Always taking an active role in canine affairs, Mrs. Buchwald has had a dynamic career, and one with many responsibilities and leadership positions. She has been President of the Boxer Club of Sao Paulo, President of the Boxer Club do Brazil, Vice-President of the CBKC Specialty Clubs. She was the first woman to be appointed to the position of President of the Kennel Clube Paulista, and she is a life-time Counselor for this group. 
As an author, Mrs. Buchwald has been in print in many Brazilian magazines and other foreign publications. She is currently a contributor to Dog News, in the States. Her topic has been "Very Important Dog People".  She is a vivacious lady with a fine command of the English language. She is professional, pleasant, and always ready to chat. 

BERGSTRÖM, Lotta

Kennel Name: Makenna (previously Frosta)

FCI Groups: 1 and 9

Ph: +46 40 231544   Email: Click here

Lotta is a journalist, and started judging at championship shows in 2002. Fluent in Swedish and English, her own breed is the King Charles Spaniel. She has also kept and bred the Polish Lowland Dog. Some of her own famous dogs include Int/SUCh Debansu Rufus Frosta, S & DK UCh EW-97 KBHV-97 Frosta Jameson, SUCh Frosta Kahlua, S & DKUCh JEUW-97 KBHV-97 Frosta Barracuda, SUCh Frosta Mio Min Mio, SUCh Frosta Pina Colada, SUCh Makenna Flora-Viola, and SUCh Megsflocks Iandoela.
Lotta has judged at CC-level in the following countries: Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and England. She's licensed to judge breeds in FCI Groups: 1  and 9.

BERGUM, Mr. William

Kennel Name: Bitcon

AKC Sporting, Hound, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting

Ph: (805) 642-5514  Email: Click here

William is a past member of the American Kennel Club Board of Directors.  Began exhibiting Pekingese in the early 1950s. He proudly gives credit to his late wife, Elaine, for the success of their small-scale dog-breeding program. "Anything I have achieved in the sport was the result of marrying a lady with the Midas touch," says Bergum. "Considering the small number of dogs involved, her success was miraculous". Approved to judge Pekingese and Pugs in 1961 and has since added the Toy, Hound, Terrier, and Non-Sporting Groups, as well as several breeds from the remaining Groups. He has judged at major venues at home and abroad.  A life member of the Ventura County Dog Fanciers, Mr. Bergum is a past president and AKC delegate of the club and was its show chair for 32 years during the heyday of the famous Ventura–Santa Barbara weekend of dog shows. He was the founding president of the Pekingese Club of Arizona, a past member of the Pekingese Club of America’s board of governors, and past president and show chairman of the Sahuaro State Kennel Club. During his term on the AKC board of directors, Mr. Bergum introduced the concept of "back-to-back”"shows and rekindled interest in the then-dormant "group show". Both ideas were approved by the board and are now integral parts of the modern show scene.

BERWICK, Mr. Rick

Kennel Name: Dupanache

ANKC Toys & Non-Sporting

Ph: +61-(0)893541512   Email: Click here

Rick has been involved in showing dogs for over 30 years. Early on his wife Kathryn (also a licensed Group 1 judge) and Rick started showing Old English Sheepdogs for about 15+ years, and the last 14 years with Bichon Frise under their Dupanache prefix in conjunction with Parfait Kennels NZ. They have been very successful with Bichons in Australia, especially with "Jazz", multi BIS Australian Grand Champion Parfait Magical Man (Imp NZ).
Rick is licensed to judge Group 1 (Toys) and Group 7 (Non-Sporting) at Championship level and is currently a trainee Group 5 (Working Dogs) judge. He is a past President of the OES Club of Tasmania, past Vice-President of the OES Club of South Australia, and past committee member of the WA Toy Specialist Dog Club. Rick has judged the Toy Group in WA and Victoria and judged in NSW in March 2009 (Toys), NSW in August (Non-Sporting) and Tasmania in October (Toys & Non-Sporting).

BESOFF, Mr. Ron (BA Dip. Educ.) & Mrs. Dianne, J.P.

Kennel Name: Swiftgait

ANKC - Both All Breeds 

Ph: +61 (0)2 49304482   Email: Click here

Ron and Dianne's first involvement in the sport of dogs was with the purchase of an Afghan Hound in 1970 but it was to be the successful show career of a Dalmatian bitch purchased in 1973 that was to set the pattern for their future. Since then their dogs have not been outside the winning circle, having won over 400 Best in Shows at both All Breed and Specialty Level. The success of their breeding kennels is just as well known with over 100 Champions either owned or bred by them. Dogs from their Kennels have been sent to all Australian states and many exported to Europe, Asia and New Zealand that have had significant influences on the breed in those places. They have also owned, exhibited and bred two of the greatest winning Dalmatians in Australian breed history. “ Champion Swiftgait MyLord Duke” who won 46 Best in Show awards at both Specialty & All Breeds level. Their current top Dalmatian is a female “Grand Ch Swiftgait In Thefastlane” - she has won 105 All Breeds Best in Shows and was the Number One Dog All Breeds in Australia for 2000. She also holds the world record for Best in Show wins by a Dalmatian and the record for the Greatest Best in Show Winning Dog All Breeds in Australia of all time.
Whilst their major involvement is in Dalmatians, they have both owned and exhibited Best In Show winning English Pointers, Boston Terriers and Smooth Fox Terriers. They have also been involved in breeding and exhibiting Labrador Retrievers, British Bulldogs and Doberman that have all been Best in Show winners.
Involvement in Club administration has been extensive having held most club positions at one time or another. Currently Ron is President and Dianne Secretary of Cessnock All Breeds and Obedience Kennel Club, Ron President and Dianne Treasurer of Lake Macquarie ABKC and Dianne is President and Ron is Secretary of The Lakes District Canine Club the three Clubs running two major Championship dog shows each, each year with entries around the 1000 dogs. Ron has also been an executive officer of the Combined Northern Canine Committee which overseas the operation of a permanent Dog Showground utilised by 32 Dog Clubs in the Newcastle area. They are also responsible for the organization of Championship Dog Shows for four local Agricultural Societies. 
Both Ron and Dianne have written extensively for local and international dog publications. Lecture's, notes and seminars have been provided in Australia and overseas. Ron has been a correspondent for National Publications including Oz Dog and National Dog Magazine. They have also been involved in lecturing and examining at Judges Training Schemes and Ron was Chairman of the Hunter Region Committee of the Royal New South Wales Canine Council.
First licensed to judge in 1980, they are both now licensed to judge all breeds and have judged extensively throughout Australia, and on numerous occasions throughout New Zealand, Canada and America. They have also judged in French New Caledonia, Malaysia, The Philippines, Thailand, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, The Netherlands, Korea, India, South Africa, England, Wales and Ireland, Both Ron and Dianne enjoy judging, travelling and meeting new people. 

BESSHO, Mr. Satoshi

FCI & JKC All Breeds 

Satoshi has been familiar with dogs since childhood and was involved in showing Akitas, Japanese Spitz and German Shepherd Dogs at the age of 10. He began breeding Pomeranians in 1975 and has also been involved in breeding German Shepherd Dogs, Papillons, Toy Poodles and Standard Poodles. Satoshi qualified to judge Pomeranians in 1980 and received his All Breeds license in 2002. He has judged at many shows throughout Japan including the FCI International Dog Show and the JKC National Pomeranian Specialty Shows, and has judged in Mexico, New Zealand, the Republic of China and Thailand.

BETT, Mr. Charles

Kennel Name: Brierhill

CKC All Breeds

Ph: (613) 965-5730   Email: Click here

Charles worked in construction management with the Government of Canada for more than thirty years. In 2007 he retired and after living for many years in Ottawa moved to a new home on Lake Ontario close to Toronto.
Charles has been judging dogs since 1989 and is currently licensed by the Canadian Kennel Club to judge all Breeds. He has judged in Canada, USA, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Bermuda, South America and Mexico. Has also judged specialty shows for Sporting, Working and Terrier breeds.
Charles has been involved with Great Danes and American Cocker Spaniels, breeding and showing since 1970, finishing many Canadian and US Champions. Over the last 25 years he played a major role in managing and running championship dog shows including the Show of Shows in Ottawa, Canada. Charles was one of the of the founding members of the Eastern Ontario Judges Study Group with over 40 breed studies having been presented to date. He also presented, organized and managed major seminars and clinics for dogs in the Ottawa Region. Founding member and president of The Eastern Ontario Judges Study Group which has been operating since 1992.

BETT, Mrs. Letitia

Kennel Name: Brierhill

CKC All Breeds

Ph: (613) 965-5730   Email: Click here

Letitia was a commercial lines insurance broker in Ottawa, Canada and is now retired and living near Toronto overlooking Lake Ontario. She has been judging dogs since 1989 and is licensed by the Canadian Kennel Club to judge all breeds. She has judged in Canada, USA, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Bermuda and Columbia. She has also judged many sporting and working dog specialties.
Letitia bred Great Danes and American Cocker Spaniels under the kennel name of “Brierhill” finishing over fifty champions in Canada and USA. She acquired and finished her first Great Dane from Harmony Hill in USA in 1970. This was closely followed with American Cockers from Westphail Kennels in USA. She has been an active member of the dog community being President of the Ottawa Kennel Club, The Friends of Canadian Guide Dog Club and The Golden Triangle Cocker Spaniel Club. She has been Show Chairman, Show Secretary and Chief Ring Steward. She is also currently a committee member for the Canadian Kennel Club.

BEXON, Mr. Chris

Kennel Name: Oldfield

Gundogs

Chris has stewarded at General, Group and Breed Championship Shows, and has acted as Show Manager at Breed Club Championship and Open Shows. He personally organised all breed and group Open Shows; Breed Club Championship and Open Shows; Working tests and the European Spaniel Congress in 1993. Since 1997 he has organised the National Gundog Association Championship Shows with the support of a good team and also the Judges Development Seminars.
He has judged the Gundog group at championship shows and ten breeds at CC level, English Setters, Gordon Setters, Irish Red & White Setters, Italian Spinone, Curly Coated Retriever, German Wire Haired Pointer, Sussex Spaniels, Field Spaniels, Clumber Spaniels & Irish Water Spaniels. He has two questionnaires at the Kennel Club at this time waiting to be passed for English Springer Spaniels and American Cocker Spaniels. 
Founder member of the Midland English Setter Society and the Irish Red and White Setter Club of Great Britain. 
Started Showing English Setters in 1974, since then has shown a Pointer, Italian Spinoni, Sealyham Terrier, Sussex Spaniels and now currently shows Hungarian Vizslas. Six Champions owned/bred at home or abroad. Top Winning English Setter bitch in 1979. Sussex Spaniel Breed Record holder. Award CC’s in ten breeds. Has judged the gundog group at championship shows most years since 1996. Has judged in Holland, Belgium, Finland and South Africa (twice). Compiled two Champions books for Sussex Spaniels. Current President of the United Spaniel Association. Current Secretary of the National Gundog Association. Current Secretary of the Sussex Spaniel Association

BEZZECCHI, Dr. Giulio

FCI All Breeds

Ph: 0039 0376/615282

Fluent in English, French & Italian.

BEINKE, Ms Suzanne M.

Kennel Name: Altania

ANKC Gundog, Non-Sporting, and Toy Groups

Ph: +61-(0)8388 1875   Email: Click here

Sue lives in the picturesque Adelaide Hills of South Australia, along with her Pomeranians and Dalmatians, on 5 acres of property. She runs a successful animal transport business. Sue is a Life Member of the All Breeds Dog Club of SA, and a committee member of the Toy Dog Club of SA and the Dalmatian Club of SA. She is a breed specialist for Dalmatians and Pomeranians, and has judged specialties and st all-breeds shows in Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand.

BILLINGS, Mrs. Michele

Kennel Name: Kings Creek

AKC All Breeds 

Ph: (954) 463-1203    Email: Click here

Michele established Kings Creek Kennels, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, in 1952. The facility gained a reputation for high-quality Beagles and German Shepherd Dogs. She was also one of the busiest and successful professional handlers of her generation. Mrs. Billings trained, conditioned, and handled all breeds until retiring from handling in 1970.  She founded the German Shepherd Dog Club of Atlanta and served as its first president from 1955 to 1959. She began judging in 1972 and is now one of eleven female all-breed judges in the country. She has officiated at major shows all over the world, including Best in Show at Westminster in 1988 and 2005 and the Sporting Group at the first AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in 2001. She judges approximately ten national specialties a year. She was recipient of the Gaines FIDO award for "Woman of the Year" in 1983 and won Kennel Review award for "Judge of the Year" in 1986. Has judged at major shows all over world and at Westminster in 1988. She was inducted into the New York Sports Museum Hall in 1993 and the Nature's Recipe (formerly Quaker Oats) Hall of Fame in 1998. She is esteemed by colleagues for her energetic dedication to the sport, and for her deep and abiding love of purebred dogs and said to put 110 percent of herself into everything she does, including dogs.

BINK, Mr. John

Kennel Name: Earlingford

ANKC Gundogs, Hounds and Terriers 

Ph: +61-(0)2 6291 0063    Email: Click here

John hails from Canberra, the National Capital of Australia. He started showing and breeding Irish Setters in 1976, then got into his current breed, Basset Hounds, in 1988 under the prefix Earlingford Bassets. During this time he has imported Basset Hounds from the USA and Sweden, and accumulated over 80 Best In Show awards with his dogs. He also has an American Cocker Spaniel and has had Petite Basset Griffon Vendeens. John has judged in Texas, USA, New Zealand and throughout Australia. He's been involved with Canberra Kennel Clubs and is currently licensed to judge Gundogs, Hounds and Terriers. In the USA his AKC number is 64999 and he is approved to judge Hounds, Sporting, Terriers and Best in Show.

BISHOP-SAUNDERS, Mrs. Linda

Kennel Name: Jahera

Afghans, Cocker Spaniels (American) & Miniature Pinschers

Ph: 0081-(0)-33251-1651   Email: Click here

Linda Bishop-Saunders has been involved in dog showing for over 50 years in her own right and via co-ownerships and the support of Jahera Afghan Hounds with her daughter Nikki Deen in the UK. She is approved for Afghan Hounds, Cocker Spaniels (American)  and Miniature Pinschers and has judged in the UK, Europe and Australia (2006 Afghan Hound Club Of Victoria Specialty). Linda has had various breeds over the years including Afghans, American Cocker Spaniels (including importing the first chocolates into the UK) Papillion's and Miniature Pinschers. These days she shares her life with a Min-Pin that descends from her bloodlines and firmly believes she is a 'sawn off Doberman'! 
Linda awards Challenge Certificates in three breeds, Afghans, Cocker Spaniels (American) and Miniature Pinschers, as well as doing Open shows, Groups, and Best In Show. 

BISTER, Ms. Soile 

Kennel Name: Trixer

FCI All Breeds

Ph: +358-44-5548485  Email: Click here

Soile Bister got the first dog of her own in 1967 and bred her first litter in 1971. Her kennel name is "Trixer" and she breeds Miniature Schnauzers and has also bred Schnauzers. Besides these breeds she has owned a Pinscher, a Dobermann and a Bouvier. Trixer Miniature Schnauzers are known all over the world and dogs bred by Ms Bister have achieved several world champion and other champion titles in many different countries.  Ms Bister has been involved actively in different dog organizations, e.g. she has been the chairperson for the Schnauzer and Pinscher Club and a member in the board of the Finnish Dog Breeders. She is a member of breed standard committee of the Finnish Kennel Club . She has written a book about Miniature Schnauzers. Ms Bister was qualified as a judge in 1981 and she can judge all the breeds. Soile has been judging in the Nordic countries, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Germany, Canada, Greece, Indonesia, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Israel, Kazakhstan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland and Ukraine.  She is a professional groomer and is fluent in Finnish, Swedish and English. Also speaks Norwegian, German, Italian and Spanish.

BIVIN, Mr. Edd Embry

AKC Sporting, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting +

Ph: (817) 924-0211  Email: Click here

A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Edd acquired his first purebred dog at the age of twelve. This Pomeranian bitch introduced him to the sport of dogs and became the foundation of a breeding program that led to his breeding and exhibiting top-winning Pomeranians. From this base, he was to first judge Toy dogs at match shows at the age of fifteen. He was approved to judge Pomeranians at championship level in the USA in 1961.  He has judged many All Breed and Specialty shows in the US and abroad, among those being many of the famous ones - Best in Show at Westminster 1999. Pursuing a career in education, he served for thirty-two years as a major administrator at Texas Christian University. Looks for balance and proportion first, then carriage and outline and character. Never misses a good animal with proper type and character.

BLAKE-WATTS, Mrs. Elizabeth E.

Kennel Name: Wintersett

NZKC Groups 1, 4, 5, 6, & 7 

Ph: +64-9-434 8105  Email: Click here

Elizabeth has been breeding and showing rough collies in UK and New Zealand since 1969 and has bred over 40 NZ Champions. Over 40 years association with breed and all-breed shows. Formerly President of Northland Canine Association Inc and Hawkes Bay Kennel Association Inc. Elizabeth has family in UK, Switzerland and Denmark, visiting UK and Europe on a regular basis. Fluent in English and basic French.

BLYTH, Mr. Geoff

Kennel Name: Bustabones

ANKC Terriers, Gundogs, Hounds, Working, & Non-Sporting Groups

Ph: +61-(0)3 6394 3852   Email: Click here

Geoff has been judging since 2000, he is President of the Tasmanian Kennel Club, Secretary of The Sporting Terrier Club and an elected Dogs Tasmania Councillor. Geoff has successfully bred and exhibited Staffordshire Bull Terriers under the Bustabones prefix with his wife Justine (see below) and her parents. Bustabones Kennels are breeders of Best In Show, Specialty CC and Royal Best In Group winning Stafford's, and have made up 22+ Champions and 5 Grand Champions. They have won Best In Show at Terrier Specialties in Tasmania and ACT. They have Champions in 2 countries and their Stafford lads have sired Champions in 3 countries. Geoff and Justine have imported Stafford's from the UK and just recently from Ireland and have semen stored from several overseas sires.  Geoff has also, with Justine, campaigned several Boxers and Pointers to their titles, as well as Pointers to Best In Show and Grand Champion status. 

BLYTH, Mrs. Justine

Kennel Name: Bustabones

ANKC Gundogs, Non-Sporting, Terriers, Utility, Working, & Toy Groups

Ph: +61-(0)3 6394 3852   Email: Click here

Justine has been judging since 2000, she was the founding secretary of The Sporting Terrier Club Of Tasmania and is now a current committee member. Justine has successfully bred and exhibited Staffordshire Bull Terriers under the Bustabones prefix with her husband Geoff (see above) and her parents. Bustabones Kennels are breeders of Best In Show, Specialty CC and Royal Best In Group winning Stafford's, and have made up 22+ Champions and 5 Grand Champions. They have won Best In Show at Terrier Specialties in Tasmania and ACT, and have Champions in 2 countries and their Stafford lads have sired Champions in 3 countries. They have imported Stafford's from the UK and just recently from Ireland and have semen stored from several overseas sires. Justine and Geoff have campaigned several Boxers and Pointers to their titles, as well as Pointers to Best In Show and Grand Champion status. Justine has also handled Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) to Royal Best In Shows in 2 states and Best In Show at the Corgi National as well as a Boxer to Best In Show at a Boxer National

BOBIKOVA, Valeria 

Kennel Name: Kantri Park's

FCI Groups 4, 6, 7, 8

Ph: +7 (495) 731-81-00   Email: Click here

Valeria is licensed to judge all breeds in FCI Groups 4, 6, 7 and 8. Her family has been involved in Dachshunds for about 18 years.

BODEGÅRD, Mr. Göran - MD PhD

FCI All Breeds

Ph: +46 08 6688592   Email: Click here

Goran, fluent in German, Spanish, French, English, and Swedish, got his first show dog when he  was 13 – a Deerhound. Spent some summers as a teenager in England working with dogs and getting his basic British dog know how. He started breeding Greyhounds in 1966 after having bred some litters of Deerhounds. His greatest achievement was the Greyhound bitch bred in partnership with Bo Bengtson, CH Piruett, becoming dog of the year 1975 in Sweden. His Greyhound breeding covered for nine generations. He was co-breeding (and thus no prefix) producing some very important brood bitches and stud dogs and founding the dynasty of Scandinavian Greyhounds dominating the scene – and influencing the breed both in England and the States. Very important satellite kennels in Norway and Sweden. Very few top Greyhounds in this part of the world do not have dogs from this line in the pedigree.
Judging since 1966 – FCI all breed judge since 1997. Judged Crufts, FCI World shows, Australian Royal Agriculture Shows, repeatedly in England. BIS assignments in US, Europe, Australia, Asia, South America,. – Judging about 30 to 40 shows a year ( all over the world). Goran judged the AKC/Eukanuba invitational USA, Eurasia show Russia and FCI Asian International Dog Show in Tokyo and Contest of Champions in England. He has been president of the Swedish Greyhound Club and board member of the Swedish Sighthound Club- At present member of the central board of the Swedish K C, and chairman of the Standard Committee of the Swedish Kennel club. Member of the English Kennel Club.
Has been and is an active writer in the Swedish dog press and also publications in England and USA. Taught breed seminars and chaired and moderated conferences in the sight hound breeds preferably. Prepared and chaired a general judges conference (more than 200 judges present!) in Sweden. Working with the development of the program about the risks of extreme types in show dogs jeopardizing the health and soundness. This has resulted in the document Breed Specific Instructions regarding exaggerations in pedigree dogs where 47 breeds listed. Goran is a pediatrician, psychoanalyst and child psychiatrist (Stockholm Medical University of Karolinska) – semi retired – at present involved in research and clinical work with seriously ill and disturbed refugee children from central Asian former Soviet republics. 

BOGDAN, Mr. Emeric

FCI Groups 3, 4, 6, 7 & 8 +

Ph: +40 264-354969

Licensed to judge: Group I: Collie Rough, Shetland Sheepdog; Group II: Deutsche Dogge, Dobermann, Riesenschnauzer, Schnauzer, Zwergschnauzer; Group III: All Breeds & BOG; Group IV: All Breeds & BOG; Group VI: All Breeds & BOG; Group VII: all breeds & BOG; Group VIII: All Breeds & BOG. Speaks German and Hungarian.

BOGUCKA, Anna 

Kennel Name: Nostrum

FCI Groups 2, & 8

Ph: +48-23-661-2862   Email: Click here

Anna, a Historian of Art, has been a member of the Polish Kennel Club and Boxer Club since 1975. 1985-93 and since 1997 up to today a member of the General Committee of Polish Kennel Club. 1987- 2005 the vice president of Boxer Club in Poland (breeding affairs). Since 2005-President of Polish Boxer Club. Anna's first boxer was a brindle bitch born 1964. She produced one litter without yet any kennel name. The second boxer in her home was a fawn with white male from well known Polish kennel Hara. In 1983 she registered her kennel affix Nostrum. She has bred: 37 Champions, 18 Int. Champions, 10 Club Winners (Jahressieger). She has been judging since 1985. She has  judged the Polish Championship Boxer Club Championship Show (PL Jahressiegerschau) five times, also Club Shows in Germany, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal, Russia, Sweden and Spain. She has judged also Boxers at World Dog Show, and has  judged in: Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, and Ukraine. Now she  judges not only the Boxer, but all other breeds from II FCI Group and Group VIII.

BOILEAU, Mr. Luc

Kennel Name: Knolland Farm

AKC Toy, Hound, Non-Sporting

Ph: (262) 763-2864   Email: Click here

Luc inherited his interest in animals from his father, who kept hunting dogs. When he was old enough to care for them, he was given his own dogs—a Poodle and Whippet. At the age of sixteen he began breeding and showing Whippets, and was associated with the breed for many years. He  was for decades one of the busiest and most successful professional handlers on the circuit. He began his handling career in his native Canada, came to America to manage and show dogs for Ed Jenner at Knollard Farm, and, he says, "I’m still here!" The names of the champions he bred and handled while at Knollard would be "too many to list."  His professional handling career culminated at the 1990 Westminster show, when he took Best in Show with Ch. Wendessa Crown Prince. He handled the great Pekingese champion to eighty-six group firsts and thirty-four Bests in Show.
Approved to judge the Toy Group in 1990, Mr. Boileau is now approved to judge the Hound and Non-Sporting groups as well. He is a two-time Westminster breed judge and has conducted Pekingese judges’ seminars. President of the Wheaton Kennel Club and is a twenty-five-year member of the Pekingese Club of America. He is the recipient of a Quaker Oats Top Toy Dog award.  Away from the dog-show ring, he is an accomplished breeder-exhibitor of Hackney ponies with many champions to his credit.

BOOTHE, Mr. Robert

Kennel Name: Southspring

AKC All Hounds & 17 Sporting Breeds

Ph: (432)694-4479   Email: Click here

Beagles caught Robert's fancy in 1963 and he finished his first champion in 1964. Since then he has exhibited and finished Beagles, Poodles, Scottish Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Afghan Hounds and Basset Hounds. He bred and finished his Beagles under the kennel name of Southspring. He was approved by AKC to judge Beagles in 1973 and finished the whole Hound Group in 1988. Currently he is approved for all Hounds, 17 Sporting Breeds, Best in Show, Junior Showmanship and hopes to have the entire Sporting Group completed in 2006. The next group will be the Herding Group. In addition to over 200 All Breed Shows, The National Beagle Club of America asked him to judge the 1998 National Beagle Specialty. Other Beagle Specialties he has judged are Southern New York Beagle Club (twice), San Jacinto Beagle Club (twice). Blossom Valley Beagle Club, Great Lakes Beagle Club, Rocky Mountain Beagle Club, and the Phoenix Beagle Club. Additionally he has judged the Dal-Tex Basset Hound Club, LaSalle Brittany Club, Potomac Valley Golden Retriever Club and the Gulf Coast German Shorthaired Retriever Club. Currently he is a director (serving his fourth term) of the National Beagle Club; Treasurer of his local all-breed club and a member of the New Mexico Stewards Association. He is a member of all the judges associations: Senior Conformation Judges Association (SCJA), American Dog Show Judges, Inc . and Dog Judges Association of America (DJA).

BOOXBAUM, Mr. Donald M.

AKC Sporting, Herding, Working Groups + some Toys

Ph: (772) 229-1441  Email: Click here

Began exhibiting Great Danes in 1946. He is responsible for many champions in the breed, including the top-winning Dane of 1973 and the top-producing stud dog of 1967. He has also bred Boxers that were “sold or given to good pet homes and were never shown.” First approved to judge Great Danes in 1951, and today judges the Working, Herding, and Sporting groups, plus Affenpinschers, Japanese Chin, Miniature Pinschers and Pugs. He is a popular judge at major venues across the country, having judged numerous national-specialty shows and at the 1984 American Kennel Club Centennial show in Philadelphia. “It is the challenge of judging that affords me the most pleasure,” he says. President of the Palm Beach County Dog Fanciers and is past president of the Great Dane Club of America, having served in that capacity for five terms. He is a past four-term president of the Boxer Club of Long Island and served the Tri-Cities Kennel Club as its AKC delegate for twelve years. 

BORKOWSKI, Dr. Tomasz, DVM PhD

Kennel Name: Sasquehanna

FCI All Breeds

Ph/Fax: +48-22 729-82-07   Email: Click here

FCI International Judge all breeds. Sight Hound races and coursing Judge, Junior Handling Judge. Veterinary Surgeon DVM College of Veterinary Medicine Warsaw Agricultural University, 1964. Vet. practitioner 1964-67; Vice President of Polish Sight Hound Club 1978-87. Two times elected as a Member of Board of Directors to Polish Kennel Club for period 2 x 4 years; From 1997 to present member of General Board of Polish Kennel Club Court of Justice and Ethics; Polish Kennel Club Judge 1977; International Judge /Federation Cynologique Internationale 1983; Judge of over 50 all breeds and specialty shows in USA and numerous shows in Poland, Czech Rep., Germany, France, Russia, Belarus, Finland and Sweden, Hungary, Slovakia, Lithuania, Latvia (including specialty shows, group placing and Best in Show); Breeder of over 300 national & international Champions; Photographer and permanent correspondent to Dog Magazines, official photographer and Assistant Editor of Polish Kennel Club Magazine “PIES”. Tomasz and his wife Margaret (also a Vet) have won over 120 BIS and it is hard to count how many Group 1sts. They have bred over 200 champions and have 2,445 trophies in their big trophy room upstairs. Over the years they have owned American Akita, American Cocker Spaniel, American Staffordshire Terrier, Basenji, Beagle, English Bulldog, Afghan Hound. Kyrgyz Sighthound Tajgan, Chihuahua, Chinese Crested Dog, Chow-Chow, Fox Terrier Wire, Fox Terrier Smooth, Golden Retriever, Jack Russell Terrier, Dachshund (Miniature & Standard), German Shepherd Dog, Pointer, Pomeranian, Pug, Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Siberian Husky, Miniature Schnauzer, and the West Highland White Terrier.

BOSA, Senor Adriano

FCI All Breeds

Ph: +54 2323 483100   Email: Click here

An all-rounder who travels world-wide on judging assignments, Adriano judged in Australia for the first time in 2006. Adriano was born in Italy and has lived in Argentina since 1952. He has raised over one hundred national champions and grand champions foreigners. He has raised Collies, Old English Sheepdogs, Dobermanns, Great Danes, Teckels, Basset Hounds, Beagles, American Cocker Spaniels, English Cocker Spaniels, Irish Setters, Poodles, Maltese, Yorkshire Terriers, Siberian Husky and Afghan Hounds, and was named "Best National Breeder" for two consecutive years. After having served on various committees, he is currently President of Buenos Aires Kennel Club.

BOSCH, Mr. Bas

FCI see below

Ph: +32 (0)032 8957 2741   Email: Click here

Bas has been judging since 1980 – he first awarded CACIBs in Mastiffs – and is a Group 2 specialist and also awards CACIbs in breeds in groups 3,6,7,9,10. Bas is a Molosser specialist, he has judged in over 30 countries and judged BIS at Molosser Championship shows in 28 countries. He awards CCs in Bulldogs and Mastiffs and in the UK has judged breed club shows in 9 breeds. Bas has previously judged in Ireland where he did the Dogue de Bordeaux club show and also Bullmastiffs and Neapolitan Mastiffs. Bas Bosch was for more than ten years editor-in-chief of ‘De Hondenwereld’ (the oldest and leading dog magazine in the Netherlands) and for the same period he contributed regularly to Dog World (the leading British dog paper). In addition to this, he has already been breeding and judging for almost thirty years. Bas is FCI licensed to judge: Argentinian Dog, Doque De Bordeaux, Boxer, Broholmer, Bullmastiff, Great Dane, Bulldog, Fila Brasileiro, De Mastin Español, Mastino Napoletano, Mastiff, Perro Dogo Mallorquin, Rottweiler,
Shar Pei, Tosa, Tibetan Mastiff, Border Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Basset Hound, Bloodhound, Italian Spinone, Clumber Spaniel, Boston Terrier, French Bulldog, Japanese Chin, Pug, 
Pekingese, Tibetan Spaniel, Deerhound and Irish Wolfhound.

BOWEY, Mr. Darren J.

Kennel Names: Bridgewood & Tarquin

ANKC All Breeds

Ph: +61 (0)3 5428-1311   Email: Click here

Darren commenced showing English Setters in 1976 and continues to do so to this day. In partnership with Bev Watt they proudly hold Best In Show and breed specialty records in this breed, including breeding/owning winners of 5 Royal Show Best In Shows with 5 different dogs. They currently have the #1, #2 & #3 record holders for the number of Best In Shows won in the breed. Darren has also successfully shown Gordon and Irish Setters. He is currently a Management Committee member of Dogs Victoria and Vice President Melbourne Dog Club. Their English Setters were #1 showdog All Breeds in Australia in 2002, Gordon Setters to Best In Show level.
In 1988 Darren gained approval to judge Gundogs and over the ensuing years gained licences to judge All breeds. This has afforded him the opportunity to judge throughout Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and Finland.
Darren is a board member of Dogs Victoria and Vice President of the Melbourne Dog Club. He works for a large multinational company and alternates his working commitments, dog showing, breeding and judging so that he can maximise his time to enjoy this wonderful hobby.

BOYD, Mrs. Maureen

Kennel Name: Quo Vadis

NZKC All Breeds

Ph: +64-4-478 9301   Email: Click here

Married in 1961, Margaret and her husband Jack bought their first Boxer. In 1963, registered Quo Vadis prefix. Have had Boxers consistently since then, but during the ‘70’s had the top winning Cavaliers, Chihuahuas, and Griffons, fleetingly a Min Pin. During the ‘80’s the top winning Basenjis. Also had some of the first Boston Terriers in NZ, founding kennels in Australia and Hong Kong. imported the first and only US/Ch Boxer to NZ, his US Ch half sister from the Savoyes, and his nephew. Imported from the UK and Australia and have exported to Australia. Been an All Breed judge since 1981, judging first group appointment in 1971. Judged all over NZ including our National Dog Show and every state and territory in Australia, including three Royals. Judged across Canada, in Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Denmark and South Africa. Longest serving member of the NZKC Executive Council until retirement and had chaired most of their committees. Life member and Patroness of many clubs and currently the President of the Wellington Kennel Centre, NZ’s oldest All Breed Club. Serve with the NZVA on the Hereditary Disorders combined committee.

BOYD, Mr. Phil 

Kennel Name: BallyTain

Bullmastiff Specialist

Ph: 02897 528 830 or 07900 455 021   Email: Click here

Phil's father and elder brother had Wire Hair Fox Terriers & Bull Terriers when he was young; although he never had any in his own personal registration he was always involved in the exercising and preparation for showing. He attended many shows as a boy and eventually decided to have his own line of dogs as he matured. He wanted something that had similar temperament but had much more substance, and bought his first Bullmastiff from the late Sue Reynolds of Tartuffe Bullmastiffs. He is currently campaigning Roscoe 'Ardhub McCallen at BallyTain' bred by Lynn McGroarty of 'Ardhub BullMastiff's': 'Roscoe' is handled by hid close friend Sinead Taggart of 'Cooley Kennels'. 
Phil has had Bullmastiffs registered in his name from 30.11.98, has bred three litters, exported puppies to several countries and has had some of his own bred dogs made up to champion. He also owns, in partnership with his brother, a Mastiff bitch from the world famous Bulliff Kennels, who recently took BOB at the St. Stephens Day show on 27th December at her first outing.
Phil recently wrote the Dogue De Bordeaux feature for the Nov–Jan issue of ICP and has been asked to write the Irish Chapter for Bas Bosch (BB Press) Bullmastiff World Annual. Plus he works part-time for Royal Canin as a health nutritionalist, where he advises breeders and the general public on the dietary needs of their dogs. 
Highly proactive in Bullmastiff, Mastiff and Dogue de Bordaeux breed clubs and an active member of both Non-Sporting Breed and Newtownards Canine Club’s, show manager for the DDB Club of Ireland: Champion and Open shows, regularly steward at all levels, and writes breed notes for both Bullmastiffs and Mastiffs in Irish Canine Press. 

BOZINOVSKI, Dr. Pero 

FCI All Breeds  

Ph: +389 23110268   Email: Click here

Pero Bozinovski is a veterinary doctor, specialist for small animals. He lives and works in the capital city of Macedonia, Skopje where he has own private company and veterinary clinic. Pero graduated at Belgrade University, Yugoslavia, and later finished post-graduate studies with specialization in dogs diseases.  His introduction into kinology was at the Veterinary University in Belgrade, where he had successfully finished the seminar "Foundations of the Kinology" (which lasted one semester) and later, after the internship, he became a kinology judge in 1978. Pero is an active participant in the development of the Macedonian kinology since 1977, where he performed many functions in the kinology Club in Skopje as a general secretary and president for many terms, president of the expert committee, examination committee for kinology, studbook running and President of the Kinological Assembly from 1993 to 1996.
From the first national show CAC in 1978 he has participated in organization of many national and international dog shows CAC-CACIB. He has participated in more than 100 world and European congresses, seminars and scientific meetings, in more than 30 countries from the veterinary area and kinology where he has published many scientific publications.
In 1992 he had published his first book in the Republic of Macedonia - "The dog, my friend". He actively writes articles for many canine magazines. He owned German Shepherds and Sarplaninec (Macedonian Shepherd Dogs) and he had the opportunity to become familiar with this breed in the training centre in Nis, Serbia.
In 2002 Pero was licenced as an FCI All-Breeds judge, and has judged in Bulgaria, Serbia, Macedonia, France, Croatia, Republic of Slovenia, Hungary, Moldova, Russia, Norway, Estonia. In 2007 he judged at the European Dog Show in Zagreb, Croatia.  He can communicate in Serbian, Croatian, English, Bulgarian, Russian and Albanian.