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Judge Name: Rafael de Santiago
Location: Puerto Rico, USA
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Types of Shows: Conformation
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Biography
Rafael de Santiago, a renowned name in the world of dogs, has been involved with Kennel Clubs and the FCI for a number of years. Rafael is one of the leading names synonymous with world of show dogs; he has enjoyed a long and highly successful history in dogs which spans over 4 decades. In 1972, in partnership with Roberto Vélez-Picó, founded the world famous RADESA line of Afghan Hounds. This launched them onto international dog show circuit both as exhibitors and breeders. A noteworthy and well-travelled Afghan, with many accolades was Blue Boy do Vale Negro, campaigned by Rafael across the United States, Europe and Latin America. Rafael is an FCPR International All Breed judge, since 1984. He has judged in 6 continents at the most prestigious shows including 20 FCI World Dog Shows, the Supreme FCI Champion of Champions Show in Switzerland , Westminster in New York, the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, the Eukanuba World Challenge to name a few. Traveling worldwide to shows to fulfill judging assignments at least every three weekends out of four, Rafael still finds the time to work in his capacity as the President of Imagen Optima, an Advertising and Public Relations agency in San Juan. Rafael is also President of the Federación Canófila de Puerto Rico (Kennel Club of Puerto Rico). In 1997, he headed up the organizing committee and judged Best in Show at the FCI World Dog Show in home city of San Juan.
   
Future Assignments
   
Past Assignments

2018


Stampede City Whippet Club
on Monday, August 06, 2018 (Event Details)
on Monday, August 06, 2018

Canadian Mastiff Club [National]
on Sunday, August 05, 2018 (Event Details)
on Sunday, August 05, 2018

Alberta Kennel Club
on Friday, August 03, 2018 (Event Details)
on Friday, August 03, 2018
on Saturday, August 04, 2018
on Sunday, August 05, 2018
on Monday, August 06, 2018

2013


London Canine Association
on Friday, July 12, 2013 (Event Details)
on Saturday, July 13, 2013

2012


Oakville & District Kennel Club
on Friday, September 07, 2012 (Event Details)
on Saturday, September 08, 2012
on Sunday, September 09, 2012
Show # 1 on Friday, September 07, 2012
Show # 2 on Friday, September 07, 2012

2011


Bernese Mountain Dog Club Of Ontario
on Saturday, August 27, 2011 (Event Details)
on Saturday, August 27, 2011

Standard Schnauzer Club Of Canada
on Saturday, August 27, 2011 (Event Details)
National Specialty on Saturday, August 27, 2011

Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Dog Association
on Friday, August 26, 2011 (Event Details)
on Friday, August 26, 2011
on Saturday, August 27, 2011
on Sunday, August 28, 2011
on Monday, August 29, 2011
               

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