Linda began her journey in dogs in 1980 after purchasing her first show Doberman. Over the years she become successful as a breeder and owner handler in conformation, agility and obedience, winning over 70 Bests in Shows, hundreds of Group Firsts, and more than 70 Specialities. She's had three Top 20 Conformation winners (2 owner handled), bred an OTCH and Top 20 Obedience winner, dual Champions, won numerous National Specialties with her Doberman and GermanPinschers, piloting both breeds to number one rankings. In addition, she also accomplished ranking her Doberman to #1 in the 2016 Agility Top 20 and 2nd in the AKC Agility Invitational. She's been fortunate to win BIS at some of the largest and most prestigious shows in the country, was nominated for Best Owner handler, and in 2007 her dog was awarded the Purina Champions Cup.
She's been judging for over 26 years, and during that time has been fortunate to be selected 4 times
by the club membership to judge the DPCA National Specialty and the Regional, and has judged Top 20 Conformation, and National Specialties around the world.
Judging and running agility has given her the opportunity to learn about many wonderful breeds.
Discussion with breeders, owners, friends, and interactions with their dogs are essential to a judge's
education. Everyone loves to talk about their breed, so she takes advantage of their enthusiasm to
learn as much as she can. She feels that having a sense of humor and empathy in the show ring is
important too. Everyone can enjoy themselves when a judge understands the pressures of breeding
and exhibiting. She previously worked at the American Kennel Club in Manhattan holding numerous
responsibilities including writing the manual for new breed applicants for AKC recognition, served on
the DPCA Board of Directors and has been their AKC Delegate. In addition she's authored
numerous articles and booklets on the Doberman and German Pinscher standard, conducting
judging seminars, as well as serving as a mentor.
She remains active in Conformation and Agility, has two Dobermans and two German Pinschers at
home, and a wonderful husband of 49 years that tirelessly keeps everything running smoothly |
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