Judge Information
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| Judge Name: |
Michael Forte |
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Dublin, Ireland |
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Conformation |
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Biography
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Dogs have always been a part of Michael Forte’s life. Growing up, his
family had Cocker Spaniels, Rough Collies, and German Shepherds
Dogs. Over the years, he has shown and bred Old English Sheepdogs,
Tibetan Spaniels, Cavalier king Charles Spaniels and Bernese Mountain
Dogs.
Thirty years ago, Michael introduced Bernese Mountain Dogs to Ireland,
where he bred the first litters and titled the first champions in that
country. In 1980, he started the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Ireland;
he is currently the BMDCI President.
Mr. Forte is qualified to judge all breeds up to and including the Best in Show level. As an FCI
all breed judge, he has been invited to shows in many countries around the world, including
European and World shows, and many International shows. He has also judged at all breed
shows in Africa, America, Canada, and Asia. |
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Future Assignments
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Past Assignments
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2026Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club Of Canada [National] on Friday, May 22, 2026 (Event Details) on Saturday, May 23, 2026Auld Lang Syne Dog Association on Thursday, May 21, 2026 (Event Details) on Thursday, May 21, 2026 on Friday, May 22, 2026 on Sunday, May 24, 20262018Beagle Club of Western Canada on Sunday, September 23, 2018 (Event Details) on Sunday, September 23, 2018Standard Schnauzer Club Of Canada - Western Division on Sunday, September 23, 2018 (Event Details) on Sunday, September 23, 2018Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Canada [National] on Friday, September 21, 2018 (Event Details) on Saturday, September 22, 2018Mount Cheam Canine Association on Thursday, September 20, 2018 (Event Details) on Thursday, September 20, 2018 on Friday, September 21, 2018 on Sunday, September 23, 20182017Kent Kennel Klub on Friday, April 14, 2017 (Event Details) on Sunday, April 16, 2017Show # 1 on Friday, April 14, 2017Show # 2 on Friday, April 14, 2017Show # 3 on Saturday, April 15, 2017Show #4 on Saturday, April 15, 20172016Club de Bouvier des Flandres du Quebec on Sunday, September 18, 2016 (Event Details) on Sunday, September 18, 2016Club de l'Epagneul Francais de l'Est du Canada on Sunday, September 18, 2016 (Event Details) on Sunday, September 18, 2016Great Dane Club of Quebec / Club Grand Danois du Quebec on Sunday, September 18, 2016 (Event Details) on Sunday, September 18, 2016Pug Club Of Canada on Saturday, September 17, 2016 (Event Details) Regional Specialty on Saturday, September 17, 2016Samoyed Association of Canada on Saturday, September 17, 2016 (Event Details) Regional Specialty on Saturday, September 17, 2016Club Canin Chomedey on Friday, September 16, 2016 (Event Details) on Friday, September 16, 2016 on Saturday, September 17, 2016 on Sunday, September 18, 20162012Group V Dog Club of BC on Thursday, October 25, 2012 (Event Details) Group Specialty on Thursday, October 25, 2012Lower Mainland Dog Fanciers Of BC on Thursday, October 25, 2012 (Event Details) on Friday, October 26, 2012 on Saturday, October 27, 2012 on Sunday, October 28, 2012 |
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Number of Dogs Judged By Breed
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Breed
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Dogs Judge (2011 - current)
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Affenpinscher
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4
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Afghan Hound
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16
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Airedale Terrier
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7
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Akita
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5
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Alaskan Malamute
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2
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American Eskimo Dog (Standard)
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1
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American Eskimo Dog (Toy)
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1
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Australian Cattle Dog
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1
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Australian Shepherd
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12
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Australian Terrier
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1
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Basenji
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3
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Basset Hound
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3
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Beagle
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13
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Bearded Collie
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1
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Belgian Shepherd Dog
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7
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Bernese Mountain Dog
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85
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Bichon Frise
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7
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Border Collie
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4
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Border Terrier
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4
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Borzoi
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2
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Boston Terrier
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20
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Bouvier des Flandres
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12
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Boxer
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26
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Bull Terrier (Miniature)
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1
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Bulldog
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11
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Bullmastiff
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8
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Cairn Terrier
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7
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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88
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Chihuahua (Long Coat)
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15
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Chihuahua (Short Coat)
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18
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Chinese Crested Dog
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17
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Chinese Shar-Pei
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4
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Collie (Rough)
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7
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Collie (Smooth)
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9
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Coonhound (Black & Tan)
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2
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Coton De Tulear
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7
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Dachshund (Miniature Long-Haired)
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6
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Dachshund (Miniature Smooth)
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7
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Dachshund (Miniature Wire-Haired)
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6
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Dachshund (Standard Long-Haired)
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4
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Dachshund (Standard Smooth)
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2
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Dachshund (Standard Wire-Haired)
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5
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Dalmatian
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4
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Dandie Dinmont Terrier
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1
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Deerhound (Scottish)
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7
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Doberman Pinscher
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19
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English Toy Spaniel
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1
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Finnish Lapphund
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4
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Finnish Spitz
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1
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Fox Terrier (Smooth)
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1
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French Bulldog
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22
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German Pinscher
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4
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German Shepherd Dog
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17
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Great Dane
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21
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Great Pyrenees
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4
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
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1
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Griffon (Brussels)
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1
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Havanese
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40
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Ibizan Hound
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2
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Iceland Sheepdog
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5
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Irish Wolfhound
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5
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Italian Greyhound
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7
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Japanese Chin
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2
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Keeshond
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10
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Kerry Blue Terrier
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1
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Kuvasz
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1
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Lagotto Romagnolo
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1
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Lowchen
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3
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Maltese
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4
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Manchester Terrier
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10
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Mastiff
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3
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Miniature Pinscher
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18
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Newfoundland
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5
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Norrbottenspets
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2
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Norwegian Buhund
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3
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Norwegian Lundehund
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2
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Norwich Terrier
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3
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Old English Sheepdog
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3
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Papillon
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18
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Pekingese
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2
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Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
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2
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Pointer
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6
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Pointer (German Short-Haired)
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10
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Pointer (German Wire-Haired)
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1
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Pomeranian
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21
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Poodle (Miniature)
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9
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Poodle (Standard)
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25
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Portuguese Water Dog
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14
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Pug
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38
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Puli
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1
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Retriever (Chesapeake Bay)
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3
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Retriever (Flat-Coated)
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14
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Retriever (Golden)
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36
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Retriever (Labrador)
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38
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Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling)
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28
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Rhodesian Ridgeback
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5
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Rottweiler
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11
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Saint Bernard
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1
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Saluki
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10
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Samoyed
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24
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Schipperke
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3
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Schnauzer (Giant)
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19
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Schnauzer (Miniature)
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7
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Schnauzer (Standard)
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16
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Scottish Terrier
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3
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Setter (English)
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4
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Setter (Gordon)
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5
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Setter (Irish Red & White)
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1
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Setter (Irish)
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1
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Shetland Sheepdog
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10
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Shiba Inu
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2
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Shih Tzu
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3
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Siberian Husky
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6
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Skye Terrier
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1
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Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
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11
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Spaniel (American Cocker)
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18
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Spaniel (Brittany)
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1
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Spaniel (Clumber)
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4
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Spaniel (English Cocker)
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10
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Spaniel (English Springer)
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13
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Spaniel (French)
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12
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Spaniel (Irish Water)
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3
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Spaniel (Welsh Springer)
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1
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Spinone Italiano
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4
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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2
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Tibetan Spaniel
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3
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Tibetan Terrier
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4
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Toy Fox Terrier
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1
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Toy Manchester Terrier
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4
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Vizsla (Smooth)
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8
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Vizsla (Wire-Haired)
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1
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Weimaraner
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12
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Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)
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5
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Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)
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5
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Welsh Terrier
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1
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West Highland White Terrier
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3
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Whippet
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19
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Yorkshire Terrier
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16
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Total Dogs Judged:
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1,258 |
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