Kohtunike tutvustused
​Judges CV-s

Saage tuttavaks kohtunikega, kes on tulemas meie näitustele hindama!
Meet the judges, who are coming to judge at our shows!
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Olena Buslav (Ukraina/ Ukraine)

Owner of the FCI kennel “DEL SHARM ELNINYO” (Xoloitzcuintle & Central Asian Shepherd Dog); FCI all-breed judge. First dog: Airedale Terrier. Judge of the Voluntary Society for the Promotion of Aviation, Army, and Navy since 1982 (all breeds). Best dog trainer in the Zaporizhzhia region (1982–1983). UKU-FCI judge since 1993. President of the Ukrainian Xolo Club since 2012.

Rafael Garcia (Hispaania/ Spain)

Rafael breeds and exhibits Samoyed, American Akita, Alaskan Malamute, and the Siberian Husky.

Ety Goor (Iisrael/ Israel)

​An International Dog Judge with approximately 45 years of experience at the Israel Kennel Club, specializing in all Group II breeds and numerous breeds from Group I. Certified to judge Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, and notably the Israeli national breed - the Canaan Dog. I actively serve as a mentor for aspiring judges and have previously bred Bernese Mountain Dogs, Spanish Mastiffs, and Affenpinschers. Currently serve as a breeding inspector for several breeds. Throughout my career, I have been actively involved in various Israel Kennel Club committees, serving in multiple positions. I frequently travel worldwide to dog shows to network with friends and colleagues in the canine community, expand my knowledge, and study new breeds to add to my judging repertoire.

Carmen Navarro (Hispaania/ Spain)

​My place of birth was in a city in Andalusia, in the south of Spain. Since my childhood I has lived with dogs, horses and farm animals so I always enjoyed surrounded by all of them. In the 1960s, my family came to live in Madrid. In Madrid I did my studies, I am a Fashion Designer and Industrial Engineering, both graduations were in 1979. We started at the Dog Shows in the 80's with the affix Villaodon kennel. Together with my husband, I have been a breeder and exhibitor for more than 38 years of the Samoyed, American Akita, Siberian husky and Alaskan malamute breeds. With dogs of our Breed and / or Property we currently have more than 380 official Championship titles, including World Champions, International Champions and multiple B.I.S. winners, in more than 60 different countries, having the honor of having achieved the title of Best Dog of the Year in multiple countries, something that fills us with pride. We have always done a family upbringing at home, together with our daughters Barbara and Carmen, transmitting to us the passion for this sport and the love for animals. Ours daughters have lived with dogs since childhood and have traveled with us to Dog Shows all over the world. In my career with Nordic breeds, it should be noted that I have been: • President of the Spanish Club and Nordic Breeds and Akita Inu 2002-2003 • Member and Chief of the Samoyed breed 1996-2001 • International judge recognized by FCI and RSCE • Judge recognized to judge the level of championship by AKC, CKC, ANKC and NZKC. In the early nineties, I became a judge specializing in Dog Shows. After many years of hard work, many exams, and effort, I became the first woman All Rounder judge in the history of the Spanish Kennel Club. I have had the honor of having judged in the main National and International Dog Shows in the five Continents, America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania. I have also had the great honor of being invited to judge the prestigious Dog Shows of the Best Dog of the Year in countries such as Ireland, Denmark, Spain…. Currently I have judged Dog Shows in more than 60 countries

Bernard Ong (Singapur/ Singapore)

​Mr. Bernard Ong has been a member of The Singapore Kennel Club since 1997, and has successfully finished several Champions of different breeds under the Club, including the Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese, Shih Tzu and Siberian Husky.
Currently, he is actively involved with the Miniature Schnauzer and he started the breed since 1999.  He is also involved with the Toy Poodle and Bichon Frise.
His famous Maltese, Grand CH. and JKC CH. Lovely’s Wing Jelly Bean clinched the Dog of the Year award in 2001 and with his Siberian Husky INT. JKC. KCT and SG. CH. Ideal Happy of M.N Huskies JP (Puma) has also been awarded several group levels and RBIS.
In 2017, his Miniature Schnauzer SG Grand CH and JKC CH / 16.6 Wish on a Star of Beauty H.JP was awarded Miniature Schnauzer of the Year and FCI Group 2 of the Year award.  At the same year, he also obtained the honorable Grand Champion title.
His Bichon Frise, INT CH. APAC CH.,SG SUP. CH AUST CH. Monjoie Bobbie McGee was awarded Supreme and Grand Champion title after several BIS awards and multi group winner.

Bernard holds the prestigious FCI Silver Master Grooming license and A Handling licenses issued by the Kennel Club of Taiwan.  He has also obtained Japan Kennel Club Grooming License. In 2022, he was awarded Best Groomer in Show and in 2023, he was represented Singapore to participate the 1st FCI World Grooming Competition and team Singapore has won Bronze medal. He has been invited to Malaysia and Philippines to judge the Grooming Competition.
 
In 2010, Bernard was accepted into the Singapore Kennel Club’s Judges Training Scheme.  A few years later, he obtained his Grooming Judging License and now serves the Club as the Grooming Committee.
Previously, he has serves the Singapore Kennel Club as a Director, Grooming Chairman, Show Committee and Handling Committee.  

Bernard is a current conformation judge under the SKC. He is licensed to judge F.C.I. Group 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9.  He has been invited to judge in Australia and Schnauzers Specialty Show, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Norway, Estonia, Thailand, India and his native country in Singapore.

Roxana Opris (Itaalia/ Italy)

Since growing up in the countryside with my grandparent’s, I have always loved animals and nature.
My first cocker came into my life in 1989 and now I arrived to have 11 generations from that female. I have also live 17 years with newfoundland and bred jack russel terrier for 16 years and dacshunds from 12years and I’m an FCI-judge for many breeds from 2 and 7 and all breeds from group 4 : Dachsunds and 8 group under FCI!
My aim is temperament , health and type, construction and movement !
I have owned and bred International Ch, Eu and W Jun Ch .
I’ve been showing dogs from Spain to Norway, England and at European and World dog shows!
Judging is a privileage ,a way to meet more people who love dogs and to see more type in different countries .
So far I became judge in 2010 , I’ve judged in European Dog Show Bruxelles in 2016 with 126 English Cockers entries and 195 Jack Russel Terrier and many
International shows according Cacib in Austria,Belgium,Danmark ,Estonia ,
Finland,France ,Germany ,HollandHungary,Irland,Island ,Israel,Italy,
Letonia,Lithuania,Macedonia ,Norway,Poland,Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Slovacchia.
Yours sincerely
Roxana Opris - Roxicocker kennel

Annukka Paloheimo (Soome/ Finland)

My interest in dogs started when I was teenager in the 70’s. I bred in a small scale and showed my dogs actively for over 40 years, right from the start also abroad. My own breeds are the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the King Charles Spaniel. Merits include more than 60 champions and the Finnish Kennel Club’s Vuolasvirta prize for merited breeding. I became judge in 1986, first for my own breeds. I became an FCI all-breed judge in 2010, thanks to competent mentors and the Finnish Kennel Club’s training programme. My already grown-up sons and my job as a researcher of financial management have made it possible for me to pursue my interest in dogs in this extent – I am thankful for these years. I’ve gained judging experience from more than 50 countries on all continents. Membership in the Royal Kennel Club since 2002 and years I lived in England have put a certain stamp to my dog hobby and judging. The appointments I’ve had in England have been pleasant and I recently experienced one of my highlights, when I got to choose the most beautiful toy dog in Crufts in 2023. I’ve judged at FCI World Winner shows four times – wonderful experiences. Highlights of my hobby also include judging Best in Show at the Finnish Kennel Club’s Finnish Winner show in 2016. I am thankful for these memories. My goal when judging is a healthy, non-exaggerated dog that is typical for the breed and has a good temperament. My heart leaps of joy every time I meet such a dog 

Kateryna Pereguda (Ukraina/ Ukraine)

Marjatta Pylvänäinen- Suorsa (Soome/ Finland)

​I have been involved with the dogs all my life. My both grandfathers  were eager hunters. So the Finnish hunting breeds,  Karelian Bear Dogs and Finnish Spitzes created the strong basis to my love  for dogs. Of course in my childhood  my family had also other breeds like German Shepherd, Small Münsterländer and Schipperke. These were breeds that influenced most my interests in dog shows and different dog trials. 
My first own breed was Afghan Hound, and then Tibetan Terriers and Tibetan Spaniels. I  showed a lot my  dogs, and  for a quite long time  bred  Tibetan breeds. I have had  International Champions and BIS-Winners. Just now  I have at home only a veteran Cairn Terrier.
 I am International Dog  Show Judge qualified to judge all breeds. I was qualified to judge my  first breeds, Tibetan Terrier and Tibetan Spaniel, in 1982.  I have judged in many countries all over the world. In my freetime I like to  travell  to foreign countries just to look and learn more of dogs.
Every year most weekends I spend at  dog shows and judging is  my dearest and  most important hobby.  And of course the dogs are my great love.
 I also educate  new judges. It takes quite a lot of time but it is very interesting job  and  always also I learn something new!

Dirk Spruyt (Belgia/ Belgium)

​I’ve been a judge since 1999 and breed specialist for Belgian shepherds and Griffons.
I grew up with a Collie rough and at the age of 15 I had my first Belgian shepherd Groenendaal, the breed that I have also bred for several years.
Beside Groenendaals I have also been breeding Belgian, Brussels and smooth Griffons for several years under the kennel name ‘Du Paradis Noir’.
I’m qualified for all breeds in FCI-groups 1, 2, 9 and 10, for the Siberian Husky and Shiba in group 5 and for the Bloodhound in group 6.
I’m also approved as Best in show judge and for Junior Handling.
I have already judged many breed specialties as well as national and international shows in most European countries, New-Zealand, Australia, Russia, South-Africa, Israel and in the United States of America.
At the moment I have 3 Tervuren males and 1 smooth Griffon at home.
All my Belgian shepherds have champion and working titles. I like to work with my dogs, especially IPO.
My smooth Griffon is now 9 months old and needs to start his show career.
I’m involved in some committees : I’m the vice-president of the VdA/AdD (a part of the Belgian Kennel Club), I’m the chairman of the Judges Qualification Commission and of the Belgian Dobermann Club.
I would like to thank the organization for the kind invitation to judge at their show and I’m really looking forward to it!
I wish all exhibitors a nice time and lots of success!

Marit Sunde (Norra/ Norway)

​Breeder of Boxer since 1961, Bogerudmyra Kennel. Started breeding Bullmastiff in '69, as one of the pioneers of the breed in Norway. Became well known and respected for this breeding in Norway as well as abroad. Stop breeding Bullmastiff in 1991.  Started with Boston Terrier  in 1980, and end up with Boxer in 2004 and  is now only breeding  Boston Terrier ..  Multiple International Champions with export all over the world. Took BOB at Cruft's '02 and also lots of worldwinners.. FCI judge since 1971. Has been authorized as judge for all breeds since 1997. Much used as judge in Europe, Ireland, UK, Russia, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Israel, US, Canada, Brazil, Peru, Australia, New Zealand, China, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa.  Several commisions in different canine organizations since 1964. And honorarymember in many  dogclubs including Silvermedal from NKK and Goldmedal from AHF and The Prize of Honour for  breeding from NKK.

Myriam Vermeire (Belgia/ 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 many 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 to judge Junior Handling and it was a great honor to be one of the judges for the big Junior Handling competition at the World Dog Show in Amsterdam.
I have already judged a lot of International shows and breed specialties in most European countries, in Israel, the United States of America, Russia, Argentina, Japan, Columbia, South-Africa and Australia and at European and World Dog Shows as well. I also gave seminars in some countries especially on Belgian shepherds and Junior Handling.
Due to my judging I have stopped breeding because unfortunately I don’t have time for this anymore.
Of course I still have dogs at home : 3 Tervuren adult males. I also have a young smooth Griffon. All my Belgian shepherd dogs won at World dog shows and have won national and several international titles. We also work with our dogs : IGP (obedience, tracking and bitework).
Besides judging I’m also involved in different committees: I’m the president of Section 4A (responsible for Dogshows in Belgium) and I’m the general secretary of the Belgian Judges Qualification Commission.
So you could say that I’m a real dog person and that dogs and the cynology are my passion!
I am looking very much forward to my judging appointment in Tartu!
I would like to thank the organizers for the invitation and wish al the exhibitors a lot of success!