Myriam Vermeire (Belgium)- I grew up with a German shepherd who was my very best friend during my childhood.
At the age of 14 I had my first Belgian shepherd Groenendaal, the breed that I have also bred for several years.
At the age of 16 I started to work as a ringsteward at dogshows and in 1997 I became a judge for Belgian shepherds.
After 23 years of studying and doing breed exams I became an allround judge in July 2019.
I’m also approved as Best in show judge and for Junior Handling.
I have already judged a lot of International shows and breed specialties in most European countries, in Israel, the United States of America, Argentina and Australia. I also gave seminars in some of these countries especially on Belgian shepherds and Junior Handling.
Due to my judging a lot abroad I have stopped breeding because I have no more time for this. I think you should make time for the puppies and be there for them.
Of course I still have dogs at home : 3 Tervurens adult males. At my parent’s I also own a Groenendaal female. All my Belgian shepherd dogs won at World dog shows and have won national and several international titles. We also work with our dogs : IPO (obedience, tracking and bitework).
Besides judging I’m also involved in different comittees : I’m the vice-president of the Belgian Kennel Club, the president of Section 4A (Dogshows in Belgium) and the general secretary of the Judges Qualification Commission.
So you could say that I’m a real dog person.
I am looking very much forward to my judging appointment in Valga and would like to thank the organizers for the invitation!
At the age of 14 I had my first Belgian shepherd Groenendaal, the breed that I have also bred for several years.
At the age of 16 I started to work as a ringsteward at dogshows and in 1997 I became a judge for Belgian shepherds.
After 23 years of studying and doing breed exams I became an allround judge in July 2019.
I’m also approved as Best in show judge and for Junior Handling.
I have already judged a lot of International shows and breed specialties in most European countries, in Israel, the United States of America, Argentina and Australia. I also gave seminars in some of these countries especially on Belgian shepherds and Junior Handling.
Due to my judging a lot abroad I have stopped breeding because I have no more time for this. I think you should make time for the puppies and be there for them.
Of course I still have dogs at home : 3 Tervurens adult males. At my parent’s I also own a Groenendaal female. All my Belgian shepherd dogs won at World dog shows and have won national and several international titles. We also work with our dogs : IPO (obedience, tracking and bitework).
Besides judging I’m also involved in different comittees : I’m the vice-president of the Belgian Kennel Club, the president of Section 4A (Dogshows in Belgium) and the general secretary of the Judges Qualification Commission.
So you could say that I’m a real dog person.
I am looking very much forward to my judging appointment in Valga and would like to thank the organizers for the invitation!
Anne-Chaterine Edoff (Sweden)- Got in to the World of German Shepherds 55 years ago (school teacher was GSD club president) and dogs have been part of my life ever since.At the age of 20, I started to go to training classes with an German Shepherds and since then the world of dogs have been important to me. Me and Bo started breeding GSD in 1976, continued breeding for 25 years and we breed and trained GSD to titles in show and work. We have also owned and exhibited American Cocker, Pointer Spanish waterdogs and Norfolk Terrier from whom we breed a litter.In 1988, I was confirmed by the Swedish Kennel Club (SKK)/FCI as a judge for GSD, and today I am approved to judge all group 1 and 5 FCI breeds and several breeds in FCI group, 2, 7 and 8.
I have been a member of the Swedish Working Dog Association, SBK, committé for Dog's behaviour during the years and have been performing behaviour test during 30 years. I've also been active as a trainer and trainer for trainers.
Nowdays, on behalf of the Swedish KK, I lecture breeders and dog owners, mostly on topics as; The future of next generation dogs is in your hands. A breeders impact of puppy behavior from newborn and further. Dogs behaviour - why are they and how it does look. Anatomy....
I have judged many times in most Scandinavian countries in England, Estonia, UK, Ireland, Israel, Philippines, Singapore and Spain. This includes many National Specialities, GSD Specialities, National Winners, Nordic Winners- and several International and National CC shows.
I have been a member of the Swedish Working Dog Association, SBK, committé for Dog's behaviour during the years and have been performing behaviour test during 30 years. I've also been active as a trainer and trainer for trainers.
Nowdays, on behalf of the Swedish KK, I lecture breeders and dog owners, mostly on topics as; The future of next generation dogs is in your hands. A breeders impact of puppy behavior from newborn and further. Dogs behaviour - why are they and how it does look. Anatomy....
I have judged many times in most Scandinavian countries in England, Estonia, UK, Ireland, Israel, Philippines, Singapore and Spain. This includes many National Specialities, GSD Specialities, National Winners, Nordic Winners- and several International and National CC shows.
Alin Dumitrescu (Romania)- I am involved in show dogs scene since 1991, starting with one sweet English Cocker girl.
I became vicepresident of Craiova Kennel Club in 1994 (to the present) and from 1997 I have my kennel affixe „Dumiland“.
Since 1996 i breed Bull Terriers and I was the fondator of Romanian Bull Typ Terriers Club and also its vicepresident many years.
One of my breedings in 2003 became Champion of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Nordic Champion , also Top Male 2003.
My second breed, since 2010, is American Akitas where I also did a good job and alot of my breedings win the supreme BIS.
I am FCI judge since 2005 and I judge all over the world with my heart and love for dogs. In this moment I am the President of South-West Kennel Club in Romania. I am licenced to judge breeds from group 1,2,3,4,5,8 and 9.
I became vicepresident of Craiova Kennel Club in 1994 (to the present) and from 1997 I have my kennel affixe „Dumiland“.
Since 1996 i breed Bull Terriers and I was the fondator of Romanian Bull Typ Terriers Club and also its vicepresident many years.
One of my breedings in 2003 became Champion of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Nordic Champion , also Top Male 2003.
My second breed, since 2010, is American Akitas where I also did a good job and alot of my breedings win the supreme BIS.
I am FCI judge since 2005 and I judge all over the world with my heart and love for dogs. In this moment I am the President of South-West Kennel Club in Romania. I am licenced to judge breeds from group 1,2,3,4,5,8 and 9.
Jose Doval (Spain)- I’ve had dogs all my life. In my childhood, at our family estate in the centre of Spain, we had Spanish Mastiffs and Careas herding the sheeps, German Shepherds guarding the house and German Shorthaired Pointers for hunting. When I was 20 years old I spent the summer working as swimming coach and with the money earned I bought my first Golden Retriever.Since then I’ve bred mainly Golden and Labrador Retrievers, under the affix “De la Enna”, Brussels Grifons, Miniature Wirehaired Dachshunds and Spanish Water Dogs in the last years.I’m breeder or owner of Champions in 10 different countries, including World and International Winners, and I’ve shown my dogs at some of the most important events in the world: World Shows, Eurpean Shows, Amsterdam Winner, Bundesieger, Crufts…As an International FCI Judge, I’ve judged All Breed Shows and Clubshows in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Croatia, Austria, Germany, Holland, Poland, Latvia, Estonia, Czech Republic, Russia, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Slovenia, Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, Ireland, Hungary, Israel, Belgium, South Africa and Australia. It’s a great honor to me to be the first and, at the moment, the only one spanish judge allowed by The Kennel Club to give CC’s in Golden Retrievers in the UK.I’m founder member of the Spanish Retriever Club, having been Secretary for 10 years and the current President since 2012. I’m Committee Member of the Alicante Canine Society and member of the Spanish Kennel Club.As a profesional journalist I collaborate regularly with articles and pictures in many dog papers, magazines and websites all around the world. I’ve been the Editor of several dog magazines in Spain. I’m founder member and Vice President of the World Dog Press Association (WDPA)
George Schogol (Georgia)- My first judging assignment was in 1993 and I have been international FCI judge since 1997. In 1998-2003 I was General Secretary of Federation Cynologique de Georgie and I am former member of the Board of Federation Cynologique de Georgie.I have written many articles about various dog breeds for Georgian Pet Magazine-Ertguli Megobari (A true friend). Nowadays I organize private cynological educational courses. I am former owner of the Boxer kennel v. Hagenplatz. We have always had dogs in our house. The first boxer appeared with us in the year of 1983, when I was 11, since then the breed has become a favorite for our family. All our dogs have lived in a comfortable home environment as beloved pets. Nowadays I am an all rounder judge for the breeds recognized by Federation Cynologique Internationale. I have had judging assignments in the following countries: Austria, Australia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Estonia, Ecuador, Finland, France, Georgia, Greece, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Israel, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Montenegro, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Spain, Switzerland, South Africa, Thailand, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan. I was honored to judge at the European Dog Show 2012 in Bucharest, Romania. I also often give seminars here in Georgia and abroad on different canine topics.
Ricky Lochs-Romans (Netherlands)- In the mean time already I have now more than 60 years’ experience with dogs.
My first dog was a English Cocker Spaniel. When I married we became us first Irish Setter and a few years later the second Irish Setter, and a Gordon Setter. The first Field Spaniel I seen was in 1976. From that time I now this is the breed watt I like to have, after a half year we became our first Field Spaniel Shipden Bittersweet.
She works very well but showing only if she like. With here we did the first litter, from this litter are 3 champion and 2 dogs have a lot of prices in the field.
My second bitch was Coralmist Cascade, I think she was a top Field for the breed, she became more than 45 CC. After that time we became more Field Spaniels from England and Finland
I did working (field trail) and showing with the Irish Setter and with the Field Spaniel.
With the Field Spaniels we breed some litter in the last 25 year. We breed 24 Sh. Ch. and 9 Field Spaniels are Working Ch. And we have in Holland the first Field Spaniel who was Show and Working Champion we call it Int. Champion, this is in Holland very hard to take this title.
After the dead of my husband I stop with breeding, because if you like to do this correct ,you can’t do this alone.
Before I’m going to learn for judge I have work in a kennel 10 years. This kennel have Irish and Gordon Setters, Teckel and a border kennel.
My first breed exams was the Irish Setter, this was in 1981, after that time I have learn for more breeds and from November 2011 I’m a all-round judge and very proud to be the first woman ever in the Netherlands.
In time I did 25 year working in the comity of the Irish Setter club in Holland 12 year secretary, organise the CC show and was President of the breeders for the Irish Setter club 22 years.
I have judging experience over the world and I did judging different club shows for Spaniels in England, Finland, Sweden, Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland, Norway all with tickets.
My special breeds are always the English Gundogs. Teckel and all the hounds.
But I love to judge all the other breeds it give me always a interest and joy to learn all other people and way they have this special breeds.
About all the years I love to learn a lot of people and judging an going to show it give me a joy of live.
At the moment I’m doing the secretary of the CAC/CACIB show from Maastricht the HTM. On this time I help new judges with the study of different breeds. It’s very nice and a great honour for me to having been nominated to judges on your show. Looking forward to see you.
My first dog was a English Cocker Spaniel. When I married we became us first Irish Setter and a few years later the second Irish Setter, and a Gordon Setter. The first Field Spaniel I seen was in 1976. From that time I now this is the breed watt I like to have, after a half year we became our first Field Spaniel Shipden Bittersweet.
She works very well but showing only if she like. With here we did the first litter, from this litter are 3 champion and 2 dogs have a lot of prices in the field.
My second bitch was Coralmist Cascade, I think she was a top Field for the breed, she became more than 45 CC. After that time we became more Field Spaniels from England and Finland
I did working (field trail) and showing with the Irish Setter and with the Field Spaniel.
With the Field Spaniels we breed some litter in the last 25 year. We breed 24 Sh. Ch. and 9 Field Spaniels are Working Ch. And we have in Holland the first Field Spaniel who was Show and Working Champion we call it Int. Champion, this is in Holland very hard to take this title.
After the dead of my husband I stop with breeding, because if you like to do this correct ,you can’t do this alone.
Before I’m going to learn for judge I have work in a kennel 10 years. This kennel have Irish and Gordon Setters, Teckel and a border kennel.
My first breed exams was the Irish Setter, this was in 1981, after that time I have learn for more breeds and from November 2011 I’m a all-round judge and very proud to be the first woman ever in the Netherlands.
In time I did 25 year working in the comity of the Irish Setter club in Holland 12 year secretary, organise the CC show and was President of the breeders for the Irish Setter club 22 years.
I have judging experience over the world and I did judging different club shows for Spaniels in England, Finland, Sweden, Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland, Norway all with tickets.
My special breeds are always the English Gundogs. Teckel and all the hounds.
But I love to judge all the other breeds it give me always a interest and joy to learn all other people and way they have this special breeds.
About all the years I love to learn a lot of people and judging an going to show it give me a joy of live.
At the moment I’m doing the secretary of the CAC/CACIB show from Maastricht the HTM. On this time I help new judges with the study of different breeds. It’s very nice and a great honour for me to having been nominated to judges on your show. Looking forward to see you.
Marie Thorpe (Ireland)- I started showing long coat chihuahua in 1981 & breeding under my affix ASHAKA in 1989 , since then i have made up 110 championships world in Both L/C & S/C chihuahua , English Bulldogs , Japanese Chins & Maltese . Successfully winning all the TOP awards in ireland with my main breed L/C chihuahua , including breeding & owning irelands “ TOP WINNING CHIHUAHUA “ EVER , Ashaka Kinky boots —- 13 CC & 13 RCC in the United Kingdom , i am currently secretary for “ The Chihuahua Club Of Ireland “ since 1991 & i also represent the breed at “ The Irish Kennel Club “ also since 1991 . I am now licensed to judge groups 2/3/5/6/9/10 & BEST IN SHOW . I have judged in Australia , Belgium , Denmark , Estonia , Finland , France , Holland , Hungary , Japan , Germany , Iceland , Ireland , South Africa , Sweden , Thailand, Norway & United Kingdom . I will have the honour to judge longcoats at Crufts
David Walsh (Ireland)- I started to show dogs in 1998 my breed Dachshund longhaired minature also chihuahua longhaired In later years where I made up Irish and UK championships also was awarded top dachshund in ireland and United Kingdom.I started judging in 2008 my first championship at home Ireland then went on to judge in United Kingdom and Hungary.
