Began judging in 1987, gaining my Gundog licence in 1989. Toys in 1991, Non Sporting in 1995, Hounds in 2008, Terriers in 2010, Working Dogs in 2011, and then Utility in 2013, giving me ANKC All Breeds. Also FCI All Breeds.
I have owned, shown and bred English Springer Spaniels since 1980, Lowchens since 1982 and Whippets since 2000. I have also owned, shown and bred Chihuahuas, Pugs, Lhasas Apsos & Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. I have shown Maltese, Standard Poodles, Cocker Spaniel, Gordon Setter, Afghan Hound and St Bernards.
I have been lucky to have judged in all states of Australia, as well as the UK [England, Scotland & Wales] Ireland, Norway, Finland, South Africa, The Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, China and New Zealand. |