Dog Show Judges profiles - from Chinaroad Lowchens of Australia -


VALDÉS, Mr. Gabriel Valdez	Bogota, COLUMBIA	Kennel Name: Valdes
All Breeds		Ph: (571) 8623213 Email: Click here
Founder of Federación Cinológica de Cuba, and former President of Collie Breeders Club of Cuba. Breeding Rough Collies, has bred and owned several different breeds: Basset Hound, Afghans Hounds, Azawakhs, Italian Greyhounds, Borzoi, Whippets, Salukis, Greyhounds, Papillon & Yorkshire Terriers and Filas Brasileiros.

VALDES, Mr. Milo	PHILIPPINES	Kennel Name: Valdes
All Breeds		Ph: +63-917-8345561
Valdes has been in the canine world since 1968 and is one of the few PCCI lifetime members. He was the President of the Philippine Toy Dog Club for seven years; Chairman of the Affiliated Clubs Committee of PCCI and presently, Chairman of the PCCI Registration Committee. His kennel name "Valdes Kennel" is known for producing 50 champions and grand champions that are mostly locally bred. His Ph Ch "Babu" was the one who sired the first Philippine Grand Champion dog in the Philippines.

VALLI, Mr Tony	New South Wales, AUSTRALIA	Kennel Name: Kerribrook
ANKC All Breeds		Ph: +61-(0)2 9527 3801
Tony started showing in 1958 with a German Shepherd. He went into Boxers in the early 1960’s and continued breeding them for 30 years under the prefix Kerribrook. It was a modest kennel with 81 champions!! During this time Tony had his share of Best in Show Winners. His dogs also collected several Best of Breeds at Sydney Royals and Pal Internationals. Tony took on Miniature Schnauzers in the late 60’s with the main reason being to learn to strip. He raced Greyhounds through the 1970’s with TAB track success. Tony began judging in 1970, starting with groups 2 and 3, but years apart. He became an All Breeds judge in 1990. He has judged in all states of Australia as well as in Singapore and the Philippines. He has had 28 appointments in New Zealand, and will be judging there again in October this year. He has completed 651 appointments to date.

VALVERDE-CALVO, Mr Oscar	COSTA RICA
FCI All Breeds
Mr Oscar Valverde is a Costa Rican citizen and has a licentiate degree in Business Administration and Public Accounting from the University of Costa Rica. He is presently the Deputy Internal Auditor of the Office of the Financial Entities General Superintendent in Costa Rica. He has been involved in canine activities for more than twenty five years and during the last twenty he has been an active member in the Costa Rican Kennel Club. He has held several positions in the Board of Directors of the Club during several periods: President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. He has also been President, Vice-President and Secretary of the Club's Judges Committee. Mr. Valverde is a well known Dachshund breeder in the three coat varieties. Oscar has judged many national as well as international all breeds dog shows. At the international level, he has judged shows in Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, Israel, Mexico, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Perú, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Spain, Uruguay and Venezuela. He judged several breeds and group finals at the World Dog Shows in Puerto Rico, Mexico City, Brazil and Argentina. Mr Valverde's ample and active participation in the canine matters in Costa Rica, his performance as a judge in many countries and his participation in many canine events at home as well as abroad, have provided him with a vast experience in the canine field which allows him to perform as one of the F.C.I. Standards Commission translators. Mr Oscar Valverde is a former member of the F.C.I. Show Commission and from October 1998 to October 2000 he was member of the Finance and Accounts Committee of the Latin American Federation of Kennel Clubs.

VAN BREMPT, Monique	s-Gravenwezel, BELGIUM	Kennel Name: Limecourt
All Rounder (FCI)		Ph: 32-(0)3-383-5281 Email: Click here
Since her childhood, Monique fancied and was surrounded with her loving dogs: Belgian Shepherd, Dachshunds, German Shepherd and Scottish Collie. Monique started seriously breeding and showing the Scottish Terriers, since 1973. Later, the Dandie Dinmont Terriers joined the doggie family. Under her kennel name "LIMECOURT", Monique registered and bred many Champions -with prestigious Best in Show winners. Monique’s judging career started in 1980 and since that time with judging appointments worldwide. As an active member in many clubs, Monique is the Chairman of "THE ROYAL BELGIAN TERRIER CLUB", since 1987, and she was Vice-Chairman of this Club since 1983. Among her tasks as Show Manager of many successful Belgian Top Terrier Shows, she is also in charge of the redaction of the Club-Magazine. In 1998 Monique was voted to become Chairman-President on the "INTERRA - The International Association of All Terrier-Clubs (FCI)". In this association, Monique organizes, symposiums about the Terrier-Breeds and various activities. So far 17 countries are member of "The International Association of All Terrier-Clubs (FCI)". Monique Van Brempt's passion and devotion for dogdom keep her very busy ... and to explain it all by her own statement ... " I LOVE DOGS "

VAN MECHELEN-REYNIERS, Mrs. Rita	Turnhout, BELGIUM	Kennel Name: El Rachman
FCI Groups 4, 5, 7, 8 & 9		Ph: +32 (0)-1441-6716 Email: Click here
Rita became involved with dogs when she was still young and living with her parents. After she got married, it took until 1973 before she had her first Afghan Hound. The first litter came in 1975 and her prefix is El Rachman. Since then, she bred several National and International Champions under this prefix. She was qualified to judge her first breed, Afghan Hound in 1981. At the moment she is qualified to judge all breeds within FCI Groups 4, 5, 7, 8 & 10, plus many breeds from all the other groups. She has judged in about 25 different countries, including USA and South Korea. Besides judging the FCI breeds, she also judges the Junior and Senior Show Handling as well, which is very famous in Belgium. She judged the finals in Dortmund (Germany), and also at the World Show in Brussels in 1995, as well as in other countries. Since 1990, she stopped breeding and showing because there was not much time left for it, as she's judging almost every weekend. In the Kempische Kynologenklub, for more than 25 years she worked as show secretary of the International Dog-Show in Hoogstraten, Belgium.

VANTU, Dr. Cristian	Targu Mures, ROMANIA	Kennel Name: St. Anne's
FCI Groups 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 + other breeds listed here		Ph: +40-727-444044 Email: Click here
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Cristian received his first English Cocker Spaniel at the age of 6 but and started to show Spaniels at 12 and began to breed them just after he turned 18. Now he also has Azawakh and Carpatin Romanian Shepherd. He has bred and owns International, European, Romanian, Hungarian, Spanish, Gibraltar and Portugal Champions. As the Vice President of the Mures County Kennel Club he's one of the organizers of the "Dracula Dog Show" - the most important show in his country. He's also a board member of the National Carpatin Club and member of the Romanian Spaniel Club and World Dog Press Association. He has had many articles published about genetics, inheritance and anatomy in the "Dog Magazin" and "Cainele Meu". Fluent in English, German & Hungarian, Cristian has judged International Shows as well as Spaniel, Retriever, & Sighthound Club Specialty shows and BIS in: Germany, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Finland, Sweden, Israel, Russia, Letonia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and Romania.

VASCONSELLOS, Senor Juan Carlos	PARAGUAY	Kennel Name: Anjal Sahara
FCI All Rounder
Juan was born in en Asunción, Paraguay, Architect by profession, All Round Judge for the Paraguay Kennel Club and the FCI (Federation Cinologique Internationale). He has dedicated Himself to the Cinofília since he was young. He has been a breeder and exhibitor of Salukis since 1976. Exemplary Salukis from his kennel “Anjal Sahara” (Sons of the Desert) have obtained numerous victories, World Championships, International Championships, Latin American Championships and from various countries, as well as Best of the Show in Latin American countries and Best of the Group in Europe. Exemplary Salukis from his kennel have been Dog of the Year (All Breed) and Puppy of the year (All Breed) for four years. Over the years his Kennel has had 8 World Champions (FCI). For more than 20 years Juan has occupied various positions in the Paraguay Kennel Club, in the Management Committee, as Secretariat of the Management Committee, Vice-President and President, as well as the Show Committee. At the moment he is a member of the Council of Judges, of the Genealogical Department and Lifelong Member of the Paraguayan Kennel Club. Juan was a founding member of the Saluki Club of Paraguay, of which at the moment he is its President. He has been a representative of the PKC at Sicalam Meetings, from its beginning, and World Meetings of the FCI. He has been the owner of the following breeds: German Shepherd, English Cocker Spaniel, Smooth Fox Terrier, Whippet and Dobermann. Currently he owns following breeds: Yorkshire Terrier, Miniature Schnauzer, Beagle and Saluki; and he is breeding Salukis and Beagles. Salukis from his kennels are found, in addition to Paraguay, in prestigious kennels in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Mexico, Spain, Portugal, Venezuela and Finland. Juan has judged in shows, like the Eukanuba Cup in Sao Paulo/Brazil in 2003, in the Saluki Speciality Show in Seattle/USA and in Australia, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, the USA and Paraguay. He has been invited to judge in All Round Shows in Brazil and the San Angeles Saluki Club Speciality in Lompoc, California, in July 28th 2006 and the Western Classic Weekend in Perth, Australia, in March 2007.

VASCO POCAS, Joao	PORTUGAL	Kennel Name: de L’Ètoile & Nreouvielle
FCI Groups 1 & 2		Ph: +351 91 755 7402 Email: Click here
Breeder of Pyrenean Mountain Dog since 1987. Owner also of Boxer and Saint Bernard. Kennel name Domaine de L’Ètoile. Breeds name in association "Nreouvielle". Owner and breeder of several champions. Vice President of the Portuguese Newfoundland Club, Vice President of the Portuguese Great Dane Club and Vice President of the Portuguese Saint Bernard Club. FCI International judge since 1996. Judged in Portugal, Spain, Germany, Yugoslavia, Belgium, Norway, Great Britain, Slovenia, France, Denmark, Sweden and Italy.

VELEZ-PICOM, Mr. Roberto	San Juan, PUERTO RICO	Kennel Name: Radesa
FCI All Rounder		Ph: (787) 722-4040 Email: Click here
Roberto has been active in dogs since 1975, Executive Director of the Federación Canófila de Puerto Rico, and member of the Show and Judges Commission of the FCI. Under the kennel name, “Radesa”, Roberto with Rafael de Santiago bred Afghan Hounds, Briards, Whippets, Scottish Deerhounds and Lakeland Terriers. He has achieved Championship status for many of his Afghans. Licensed to judge all breeds since 1985. Has judged all over the world, including FCI World Dog Shows at Peru, Mexico, Portugal, Puerto Rico and Germany. Judged the first International FCI Dog Show in China in 2006. Other important assignments include judging in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Australia, Ireland, Brazil, Canada, Russia, Ukraine, Spain, Gibraltar, France, Slovakia, USA, Chile, Venezuela, Guatemala, Argentina, Panamá, Costa Rica and Colombia among many other countries. Enjoys judging working and utility groups. Achieved for Puerto Rico the holding of the World Dog Show in 1997, event that brought delegates from 65 countries world wide and 5000 dogs on four days of shows, an event that received recognition by the New York Chamber of Commerce as the Cultural Event of 1997-98. FCI official delegate for the World Dog Show in Mexico 1999, section shows for the Americas and El Caribe for Peru 2002 and Costa Rica 2004. Appointed as FCI delegate for the World Dog Show in Mexico 2007 and Las Americas and El Caribe section 2006 in Colombia. He is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Imagen Optima, a local advertising and public relations agency in the island. Has successfully worked with important clients, such as Digital Equipment Corporation, Ray Ban Sunglasses, Danosa, among many others.

VERHULST, Mr. Robert & Mrs. Sheila	British Columbia, CANADA	Kennel Name: Tradonalee
All Breeds		Ph: (604) 530-1389 Email: Click here
Robert & Sheila have been in the Boxer Breed since 1958. Their first Boxer, was a plain faced fawn called Rocksy, who loved obedience, and Bob loved to train her. She won a few obedience trophies which drew them to purchase another Boxer. In 1961 they bought a fawn male called Stylesetter of Springette kennels Kargotor. Style went on to top Boxer in 1962 in Canada and number three in the old working group. Style completed his American Title with a Group 1. He was a Best in Show winner in the United states, and a multiple Best in Show winner in Canada. They have bred and owned numerous champions along with Best in Show Winners. One of their Best in Show winners was Can. Am. Ch. Tradonalee Bismark, Also his son Can. Am. Ch. Tradonalee's Trade Win. This dog was sold to Australia, and went top Sire in Australia. In 1983 they purchased a Boxer female called Can, Am. Brda. Ch. Carlon's Classy Catrina. This lady finished her Canadian title with a lot of Group placements, and in Canada was a multiple All Breed Best in Show winner in three Countries. "Ruffian produced, Am. Can. Ch. Tradonalee's Touch of Class. Am. Can. Ch. Tradonalee's Olympic Sprit, and Can. Ch. Tradonalee's Classic Sensation (Sire of merit in Canada and the U. S. also a Multiple Best in Show winner in Canada). In 1979 Bob took an interest in judging, that year he had his first assignment and in 1988 became an All Breeds judge. He has judged in Canada, U.S.A., Brazil, Columbia, Mexico Australia, Argentina, Belgium, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, New Zealand & Taiwan. In 2006 he is judging in Denmark and Australia. In 1987 Sheila stared to judge, and holds an All Breed License as well. Countries Sheila has judged in are: Canada, USA, Brazil, Columbia, Mexico, Costa Rico, Australia, Belgium, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, 2006 in Denmark and Australia. They have been associated with other breeds. As their daughter grew up she wanted other breeds, so they have been associated with Wire Fox Terriers, Miniature Poodles, and American Cocker Spaniels, along with the Boxers.

VITIKAINEN, Mrs Auli	Hiirola, FINLAND	Kennel Name: Dogiwogin
FCI Group 2: 2.01, 2.02, 2.03	Web Site	Ph: +358-15-173229 Email: Click here
Auli has been breeding Danes for 15 years and has bred over 30 champions, mostly fawn & brindles but also one young blue Champion. They have also had the most winning black Dane in Finland and currently run a promising USA-import baby at home. They have imported 12 Danes, mostly from USA & Sweden, and exported to England, USA, Sweden, Belgium, Philippines, Estonia and Greece. Auli has been the President of the breeding committee of Finnish Great Dane Club and a Vice President of the same club. She has organized several big International dog shows as well Dane Specialties. She got her FCI International judging licence in 1999 for Great Danes and has been judging in Finland, Sweden and Estonia. In Sweden and Estonia she judged the Dane Specialty and did the BIS as well. She has judged Danes over ten times in Finland and that gave her an authorisation to train new judges for the breed. A honour that is very hard to obtain. She's also qualified for 19 different breeds in FCI Group 2 but is considered a Specialist for Danes & Pinschers. She travels to a lot of big International shows in Germany as well as Scandinavia and also tries to keep her professional judging skills up-to-date by visiting the biggest Dane Specialties in USA, Sweden & England. She has also passed AKC judge training for Great Danes in 2004 in Florida under Mrs Judy Harrington's guidance. Qualified to judge: Austrian Short-haired Pincher, Miniature Pincher, Pincher, Aidi, Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Broholmer, Cao de castro Laboreiro, Danish Swedish Farmdog, Dogo Argentino, Dogo Canario, Dogo Mallorquin, Great Danes, Hollandse Smoushond, Kraski Ovcar, Leonberger, Rottweiler, Shar Pei, Tosa, Swiss Mountain and Cattle dogs, Appenzeller Cattle dog, Entlebucher Cattledog, Great Swiss Mountain Dog. Auli's civil occupation is a HEPAC Engineer and she works in the Mikkeli Water plant as a project engineer. She judged the 2006 Great Dane Specialty Show in Sydney, Australia. Fluent in Finnish, English, Swedish and German.

VON POHLMAN, Mr. Zell	Florida, USA
Toys, all Non-Sporting Breeds except Great Danes		Ph: (904) 713-9723 Email: Click here
Zell has bred and handled many Pekingese champions, and enjoys exhibiting in the Bred By Exhibitor class. He has owned Griffons, Italian Greyhounds and Chinese Cresteds, which he also exhibited with great success. He has judged extensively in the United States. Zell was born and raised on a working farm in North Florida raising crops and a lot of cattle. He exhibited at the local fair at the age of 12, a Holstein in the dairy class and a Black Angus Steer in the beef class. He has won several Best in Shows with his Japanese Silkies (chickens.) He bought his first show dog, a Samoyed, at 15 and an Irish Setter and a St. Bernard followed, all while living at home and attending school. While in school in Boston he was given a Pekingese and that was the first breed Zell was to show, make champions and breed litters. Pekes remain his favourites. Though he has a house full of French Bulldogs, he still has Pekingese including two puppies. He has been involved with French Bulldogs since 1985. Has also bred and owned pugs, Chinese Cresteds, Bulldogs, Poodles, Italian Greyhounds, and Great Danes. Zell started judging in 1990. Since then has judged many Pekingese specialties with entries of 100+ dogs, Pug specialty shows, and Poodles too. Judged the Japanese Chin Club of America National Speciality as well as the Havanese Club National with an entry of 175. Has judged internationally in England to South Africa and China and in April 2006 judged in Japan, with Toy Poodles being the highlight of the day.


VRETENICIC Mr. Miodrag	MONTENEGRO	Kennel Name: Sutorman
FCI All Breeds	Web Site	Ph: +382 85 23 306 Email: Click here
President of Montenegro Epagnuel Breton Club, and current General Secretary of the Montenegro Kennel Club. Breeder and exhibitor of the French Brittany Spaniel, English Setter, Dalmatian, and Dachshunds. International FCI All Round Judge and BIS Judge and for work all hunting dogs. Has judged in many International, National and Specialty shows in Italy, Russia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovakia, Germany, Finland, Thailand, San Marino, Hungary, Serbia and Montenegro. Fluent in Montenegro, Croatian, and English.

VRETENICIC, Mrs. Sanja	MONTENEGRO	Kennel Name: Sutorman
FCI All Breeds	Web Site	Ph: +382 85 23 306 Email: Click here
Dog show judge since 1995 - licensed to judge V, VI, VII and VIII, IX FCI Groups and BIS. Breeds and exhibits Siberian Huskies. Her husband (see above), breeds and exhibits French Brittany Spaniel, English Setter, Dalmatian, and Dachshunds. Sanja has judged at many International, National and Speciality shows in Italy, Slovakia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro. Fluent in Serbian, Croatian, and English.
VUORINEN, Mr. Rainer	Vantaa, FINLAND	Kennel Name: Rainwood
All Rounder		Ph: 9/6821125 Mobile: +358 50 355 3464
Rainer's own breed is Rough Collie which he has bred under prefix Rainwood. He has also had a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Welsh Corgi Pembrokes. He has been a member of the Finnish Kennel Clubs´ board and member of the Judges and Show committee. He also has been active in many different breed clubs. He has written a book about dog shows and his favourite breed, Rough Collie. Rainier is an All Rounder and he has judged all over the world in many significant shows, including Crufts. Fluent in English, Swedish & Finnish.

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