Judges: Conformation
Updated: 5/18/21
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ABdFC National Specialty
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Parent Club Specialty
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ABdFC National Specialty
Breed: Danelle Brown
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I grew up with wonderful parents who despite our family’s constant moving (I'm an Army brat) allowed me and my 4 siblings to have numerous pets. We grew up with miniature Dachshunds, a German Shepherd, guinea pigs, hamsters, horses and even pet ducks.
I was introduced to the dog show world when I started taking my Labrador to obedience classes. He was such a star the teachers encouraged me to enter him in trials. At one of the shows I started talking to the owner of a cute litter of puppies, and that chance meeting brought a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, who would eventually become a multiple BIS BISS dog, into our lives. I was hooked from there. We currently share our home with 3 Pembroke Welsh Corgis. My husband Bill & I have bred over 75 AKC conformation champions and numerous performance titled dogs. We are firm believers in the saying “A well balanced dog has a title at both ends” I began judging in 1998 and have been fortunate to be invited to judge across the US, China, Korea, Japan and Australia. In my life away from the shows I am now a retired Emergency Room nurse. |
Futurity Judge: Pat Murray
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Having been introduced to The Bouvier Breed in 1979 by my Mother, Jan Litogot of I’m Special Bouviers, my journey with this captivating breed has and continues to provide entertainment and delight daily.
Having been convinced by the Bouvier that I was going to be hooked early on, the breed proceeded to provide a world of exceptional learning in dog idiosyncrasies. I’m Special Bouviers has enjoyed the good fortune of winning well with our dogs, Multi BIS, BISS and Westminster winner, along with the II pride & pleasure of owners who have succeeded well with our breedings, becoming great owner handlers, obtaining their goals and beyond with Specialty, National Specialty wins and placements. As well we have been blessed with the camaraderie and trust to import some of the finest dogs from the Netherlands, Norway and England to enhance the heritage of our breed. Honored, I judged the 2010 Futurity classes and enjoyed that assignment fully. Having participated in many a Futurity competition, I realize and respect the dedication breeders have to producing what they hope will ultimately be the future of their breeding program and that of the breed. Thank you to those who nominated me, I’d be thrilled to do it again. |
Sweepstakes and 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy: Pat Jenkins
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I am honored to have been chosen to judge at your National Specialty.
Currently I live in Richmond, Utah with my husband and 6 dogs. I had two people in 1974 that introduced me to the conformation ring. They both were great mentors and the best part about them was that they always saw the positive attributes of each dog they met. I have tried to follow in these great footsteps. Giving back to the community is always important and I work with Juniors to help them understand and sport of dog showing and dog care. My career in Nursing has lasted 35 years. I have a Bachelors of Science in Nursing and have worked as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room, The Intensive Care Unit and the Post Anesthesia Care Unit. I have won 23 Best in Shows over the years , both in the United States and in Australia. I believe that honesty in all dealing with dogs is the best practice and still follow those guidelines.Currently I am President of the Mount Ogden Kennel Club and in conjuction with our all breed shows we host two Alaskan Malamute Specialties every spring. I am also an AKC Judge and am working on having the whole Working Group. I also judge All Breed Juniors. It is a long process, but one I am enjoying very much. Thank you for this opportunity and I wish you all well in the future |
Parent Club Specialty
Breed: Janina Laurin
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Janina Laurin is a breeder of Belgian Tervuren and second generation dog fancier and judge. She breeds under the Chateau Blanc Kennel name which has been active over 50 years. The kennel has produced all breed Best in Show winners, Group winners & placers, CH Dual CH OTCH MACH CT HTCH Schutzhund title holders and perfect 200 obedience scorers. Chateau Blanc owned, bred or sired dogs have earned many Specialty and National BOB, BOW, BOS, Select, HIT awards and has over 200 champion of record. One of only 4 Tervuren to earn a group placement at Westminster was Chateau Blanc owned/bred. The kennel is most proud of its 28 Breeder Achievement Record (BAR) generational dogs & bitches. In 2002, Janina accepted the inaugural AKC Herding Breeder of the Year award on behalf of Chateau Blanc Kennels (Edeltraud, Janina & Darlene).
Janina is an American Kennel Club (AKC) judge of Best in Show, the Herding Group and multiple working breeds. She has judged the national specialties of all 3 Belgian breeds and Newfoundlands as well as several regional specialties of other herding breeds. In October 2020, she will be judging the first Belgian Lakenois national. She has served as the parent club's AKC Delegate for over 20 years and has served in various other leadership roles including President. Janina is a founding member of the ABTC Judges Education Committee and mentor. She is showchair/cochair Putnam Kennel Club, founding member & past President Berkshire Belgian Tervuren Club and member of Saw Mill Kennel Club. |
Sweepstakes: Larry Kasper
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I got my first Bouvier in 1986 from my good friend Trey Sirks. I spent about 4 months looking for my very good friend and faithful companion Schultz, my German Sheppard named after Sgt Schultz of Hogans Heros. Schultz’s time here was over and he passed over that infamous rainbow bridge. Trey helped me with my new Bouvier Puppy and things went very well. One thing led to another and in 1989 I got my first Show Dog from Trey and things haven’t been the same since.
In 1994 Judy Higgins and I married and we have been showing and occasionally breeding Bouviers ever since we have also had a Standard Wire Haired Doxie, and several Whippet couch potatoes that seem to occupy every seat in the house. We have had quite a few Champions over the years that we have been doing this and it has really been a joy to be involved in this sport of dogs. I particularly enjoyed being the breeder owner handler of most of the wonderful Bouviers that we have exhibited. I have judged Sweepstakes before, twice for The Southern California Club and once for the Northern California Club and now this is really an honor to be selected to judge Sweepstakes for The ABdFC. I’m looking forward to this Sweepstakes and Good Luck to All. |