ALL BREEDS JUDGES
– JASON ATTRIDGE Growing up in a sporting family and with parents who showed dogs, it was no surprise that after purchasing a Jack Russell Terrier around 20 years ago I was bitten by the ‘Dog Show’ bug. It wasn’t until 2010 after my involvement in breed and All Breeds clubs that I decided to learn more about my passion and so in 2011 I commenced the Judges’ Training program, studying Group 2. Throughout the last 9 years I have been blessed to learn from some of the most knowledgeable judges, not just in Queensland or Australia, but world-wide. The time that others have invested in working with me, sharing their knowledge and letting me go over their dogs has truly humbled me and I’ve made so many invaluable friends. Gaining my All Breeds licence is not just the culmination of this learning but the beginning of a brand new stage in my judging journey – one where I can continue to learn whilst giving back to this wonderful hobby, however I can. There is no way here I can thank everyone individually who has been there for me, including group coordinators, assessors, mentors or support, but please know this would have not been possible without your generosity of time. Finally I want to thank my family for putting up with my studying and thank you Nadia for your unwavering support and belief in me. I look forward to this exciting new chapter in my ‘Dog Show’ life.
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DOG WORLD October 2020
– LANCE WRIGHT I was born into the dog world with my parents exhibiting Pekingese, Cocker Spaniels and Italian Greyhounds. I became a successful junior handler very early. At 16 I owned my first show dog, a Toy Poodle female – Ch “Jutland Ooh La La” – who became a multi Best In Show winner in both All Breeds and Speciality show rings. This began my addiction to Poodles. Before long my parents and I had all three varieties which we successfully exhibited and bred for many years. Moving on, I continued breeding under the “Voila” prefix and successfully exhibited many Best In Show winners including the breed record holder Multi Royal BIS winner Grand Ch “Voila Canadian Club” (Standard Poodle). Other breeds I have exhibited to Best In Show level are Pekingese, Afghan Hounds, Bedlington Terrier, Irish Setter, Bichon Frise and Scottish Terrier. My judging career started with my desire to have a license to judge Poodles. I was encouraged to continue with the Toy group. I thoroughly enjoyed the learning process and proceeded through the remaining Groups. My thanks to the Conformation Judges Committee (CJC) members – both past and present, group co-ordinators and exhibitors for their support and encouragement. And a special thanks to my wonderful parents and my friends for their confidence in me.
