Judge Information
Judge Name: Donnelle Richards
Location: California, USA
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Types of Shows: Conformation
Type of Breeds
   
Biography
My family raised and showed Samoyeds. My father was an all-breed professional handler as I was growing up. I became an AKC licensed all-breed handler and handled dogs professionally for many years. In 1999 I began judging.

I have owned dogs from each of the seven groups within AKC and have shown and finished champions from each group.

My husband & I became active in obedience when we got our first Pug in 1965. We showed in conformation and obedience and rally and put titles on many Borzoi and Pugs. We got our first Borzoi in 1967. He became a champion and had a Utility degree in obedience. (One of the very first with duel titles) We are lifetime members of the Borzoi Club of America.

I have been the chairperson of the Pug Dog Club of America judge’s education committee for several years until 2017.I have been honored with Life Membership in the Pug Dog Club of America. I was a founding member of the Northern California Pug Club founded in 1988 and a lifetime member of the Gavilan Kennel Club, our local all-breed kennel club.

I am currently approved by the American Kennel Club to judge; Hound group, working group, Toy group, Non-sporting group, along with the Miscellaneous breeds, Best in Show and all breed Junior Showmanship.
   
Future Assignments

2026
Calgary Kennel & Obedience Club - September 11, 2026
Calgary Kennel & Obedience Club - September 11, 2026
   
Past Assignments

2024


Alberta Lure Coursing Association
on Saturday, June 01, 2024 (Event Details)
on Saturday, June 01, 2024

Northern Alberta Canine Association
on Friday, May 31, 2024 (Event Details)
on Saturday, June 01, 2024
on Sunday, June 02, 2024

Number of Dogs Judged By Breed
Breed Dogs Judge (2011 - current)
Affenpinscher 3
Afghan Hound 3
Akita 2
Alaskan Malamute 2
Basenji 2
Basset Hound 4
Beagle 10
Bernese Mountain Dog 9
Biewer Terrier 3
Bloodhound 3
Borzoi 10
Boston Terrier 9
Boxer 22
Bulldog 8
Bullmastiff 9
Cane Corso 7
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 12
Chihuahua (Long Coat) 5
Chihuahua (Short Coat) 4
Chinese Crested Dog 13
Chow Chow 14
Coton De Tulear 3
Dachshund (Miniature Long-Haired) 26
Dachshund (Standard Smooth) 2
Dachshund (Standard Wire-Haired) 4
Dalmatian 6
Doberman Pinscher 11
French Bulldog 9
Great Dane 19
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog 2
Greyhound 1
Griffon (Brussels) 5
Havanese 23
Ibizan Hound 5
Irish Wolfhound 14
Italian Greyhound 3
Keeshond 8
Kuvasz 1
Leonberger 2
Lhasa Apso 2
Lowchen 1
Maltese 1
Mastiff 7
Miniature Pinscher 1
Newfoundland 17
Otterhound 4
Papillon 19
Pekingese 4
Pomeranian 15
Poodle (Miniature) 3
Poodle (Standard) 3
Poodle (Toy) 9
Portuguese Water Dog 9
Pug 7
Rhodesian Ridgeback 3
Rottweiler 12
Russkiy Toy 4
Saint Bernard 2
Saluki 2
Samoyed 18
Schipperke 5
Schnauzer (Giant) 6
Schnauzer (Standard) 6
Shiba Inu 7
Shih Tzu 6
Shikoku 1
Siberian Husky 13
Silky Terrier 5
Tibetan Terrier 2
Toy Fox Terrier 1
Whippet 9
Xoloitzcuintli (Standard) 1
Yakutian Laika 2
Yorkshire Terrier 6
Total Dogs Judged: 511
               

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