Conformation Judges
Updated: 6/10/24
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ABdFC National Specialty
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Rocky Mountain BdFC Regional Specialty
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ABdFC National Specialty
Breed: Doug Johnson
Rocheuses Bouviers, Colorado
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I've been involved with the Bouvier des Flandres since 1976. I saw my first Bouvier and immediately fell in love with him. His name was Urus De La Buthiere. He was imported by June and Jean-Pierre Tornai from France.
My wife, Michaelanne and I began our involvement in Purebred dogs together in 1972 when we obtained our first Old English Sheepdog. It was in 1976 that we were introduced to the Bouvier. We continue today in both breeds and find them to be very compatible with one another. We breed the Old English Sheepdog under the Kennel Prefix, Bugaboo and Rocheuses for the Bouviers. We have produced BIS, BISS Specialty, Group winners in both breeds. We have been awarded the AKC Breeders of the year in 2006 and the Winkie Award Breeders winner in 2016. We are fortunate to have our five children involved in our family business and the show ring as well as their breeding programs of their own. We are a three-generation family in dogs . I have served in the ABdFC as the President, Vice President, Board Member, Show chairman, Judges Education Committee and other capacities. Currently I am an All-Breed AKC Delegate for the Colorado Springs Kennel Club. I serve on the AKC Delegates Parent Club Committee, AKC Juniors Committee and work with the Colorado Federation of Dogs which aids in the Colorado Legislation pet bills. I am honored to have this opportunity to Judge the 2024 ABdFC National Specialty. |
Futurity Judge: Hal Wilmot
Avion Bouviers, Arizona
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Dogs have always been a big part of my life. I was raised with dogs in my family, my childhood friend was a toy poodle. My father owned and trained Labrador retrievers for hunting and field trials. Our first dog my wife Krys and I owned was black Standard Schnauzer that I worked in obedience. Our first Bouvier was a littermate to Ch. Quiches Nite Ryder. Later that year we got our first show dog Ch. DeBouvjes Navigator BISS. I was fortunate to have great mentors in the breed like Judy Higgins-Kasper, Lee Lockhead Calhoun and all breed handler Clay Coady.
We’ve had a limited number of litters under the “Avion” kennel name. We have had the honor of having some very nice dogs. Breeder of three different BIS dogs and a BIS, BISS bitch, Ch Avion’s Xuxa and many Group winners and Champions. The Bouviers we’ve shown and own are pets & house dogs and when their short show career is over they live their life out with us. I have judged the SCBdFC club Sweeps and the ABdFC Futurity in the past and enjoyed it greatly. I love seeing the puppies and younger dogs and future breed winners |
Sweepstakes Judge: Paul Kylstra
Estrik Kennels, Australia
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Firstly, my sincere appreciation to the ABdFC for the invitation to judge the Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes at the 2024 Bouvier National. This really is an honor. I was first introduced to this wonderful breed when my parents bought their first Bouvier in 1987. Both being familiar with the breed, being Dutch immigrants. Estrik Kennels was established soon after.
During my early years of showing Bouviers, I was fortunate to handle dogs to BISS under Internationally renowned judges as well well-respected local judges. One highlight was winning BISS at the Bouvier Des Flandres Club of Victoria Specialty Show and Best in Show 2nd at the Working Dog Club of Victoria under well regarded Mr. Stuart Mallard (UK) Between 2010-2019 (except 2013) I have been the groomer/ handler of the #1 winning Bouvier at breed level and managed to have dogs finish in the top 10 all breeds in our State. Two of these dogs I have campaigned to Supreme Champion, the highest Ch title available in Australia. One being the only female in breed history the other being the youngest and only Australian “home bred” Bouvier in breed history. 2021 to present I have been the co-owner of the #1 Bouvier in Australia. I have also been fortunate to handle top winning Bouviers in New Zealand, Ireland and the Netherlands. As Estrik kennels was a family endeavor, decisions on breeding, importing bloodlines, puppy selection were a collaborative process which was a key element in our success which we are immensely proud of our team efforts. I look forward to meeting you all and having the opportunity to judge sweepstakes at the 2024 National. |
Rocky Mountain BdFC Regional Specialty
Breed Judge: Yvonne Savard
Barbu Bouviers, British Columbia, Canada
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Yvonne’s started in Bouvier des Flandres as a Junior in1969. The love for Bouviers and dog shows remained with her from that day forward. Breeding Bouviers under the prefix “BARBU Perm Reg’d”, JBB and BARJEN, she has had many exciting wins at the American National Bouvier Specialty, the earliest being 1975 with Best of Winners. She was also the owner of the Top Dog All Breeds in Canada in 1984. Yvonne has bred and shown multiple Best in Show winners both in Canada and the United States. She Bred and owned various # 1 Bouviers in both Canada and USA.
Although her focus was Bouviers she has owned and showed Irish Setters, Doberman Pinchers, German Shepherds, Pekingese and presently Affenpinscher. She is proud to say her current Affenpinscher won BIS 3 at the World Dog Show 2023 in Geneva. Yvonne served on the American Bouvier des Flandres Club (ABdFC) Health Committee, is an approved Breed Mentor, and is a 25+ year member of ABdFC as well as Past President of the Canadian Bouvier des Flandres Club. She is an approved American Kennel Club (AKC) and Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) All Breeds Judge. She has had the great honor of judging the 2007 American National Bouvier Specialty, 2013 Southern Cal Bouvier Club Specialty, Cascade Club Bouvier Specialty, Canadian National Bouvier Specialty twice, and the New Zealand Bouvier Specialty. She has judged numerous Breed Specialties, German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd ASCA shows, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, Irish Setter, German Shorthair Pointer, Papillon, and many Herding and Working Dog Specialty shows. She has the pleasure of adjudicating in Canada, the USA, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Philippines, and Argentina. She is honored to be recognized on the ABdFC Top 20 Outstanding Breeder Honor Roll. She is a member of the CKC, a Breeder of Merit with the AKC, and a member of the Canadian Dog Judges Association, American Dog Show Judges, and Dogshow Judges of America Associations. |
RMBdFC Sweepstakes: Teresa Lawrence
Flandresfarm Bouviers, New Zealand
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My first Bouvier came into my life in 1991 after seeing the breed purely by chance at Crufts Dog Show. Now I live with 7 Bouviers ranging in age from 2-9 years old. I established Flandresfarm Bouviers in 2000 and since that time have achieved over 50 All Breed Best in Show awards from Flandresfarm owned or bred Bouviers.
I am licensed to Judge the Working (Bouviers are in the Working group in New Zealand), Non Sporting and Terrier groups and are sitting my Hound group currently. I have judged in NZ and Australia. I have been fortunate enough to have imported 4 Bouviers from the US. I have attended 3 US Bouvier Nationals, but this will be my first time judging at a Specialty. I am looking forward very much to this appointment and seeing some wonderful Bouviers. |
Northeastern Illinois BdFC Regional Specialty
Breed Judge: Linda Robey
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I have been active in dog shows since I began showing my Doberman in obedience in 1976. In 1979, Belgian Sheepdogs and Belgian Tervuren joined the family and have been my passion ever since. I have bred and owner-handled many champions and obedience titles dogs.
I am active in my parent breed clubs. Since 1996, I have been the Judges Education Chairperson for the Belgian Sheepdog Club of America. I also serve on the Judges Education Committee for the American Belgian Tervuren Club. I appreciate being asked to judge your Regional Specialty. Judging Specialties is always an honor and pleasure. |