Newly Appointed All Breeds Judges Michelle Hammond and Glenn Wilshier

Newly Appointed All Breeds Judges

Mrs Michelle Hammond

After being in the dog world for several years and having lots of success in the Conformation ring with my German Shepherds (under the Karham prefix), I decided that I would love to give something back to the dog world, so I began my judging career in the late 1990’s whilst living in Bowen, North Qld.

With a limited number of dogs and shows to judge at, I finally achieved my first group – Working Dogs – at Championship level in 2009. Gaining this first group was enough encouragement for me to continue on as a Trainee Judge, having trained in numerous systems over the years.

I thank all of my mentors, the Conformation Judges Committees, Judges all over the world, Exhibitors whose dogs I have trained on, family and friends for all of your support, guidance and knowledge.

Becoming an All Breeds Judge is not only a lot of hard work and dedication, I feel it is also an honour to have achieved such.

Mr Glenn Wilshier

I joined Dogs Queensland in 2002 and have been an active exhibitor and breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels since then. I have also on occasions exhibited a Papillon, a Pug and an extremely wilful Dachshund Miniature (Smooth Haired). I have been an active member of the Kennel Association of Queensland, the Toy Dog Club of Queensland and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Queensland for many years. I began judging in 2010 and have had the pleasure of judging throughout Australia and in New Zealand. I currently sit on the Conformation and Rules Sub-Committee of Dogs Queensland and enjoy being part of this team.

I have many people to thank for their assistance in helping me in my journey to “All Breeds Judge”, probably too many to name individually. I would, however, like to thank the CJC and group-coordinators for their tireless work with trainee judges. A big shout out of thanks must go to the breeders and exhibitors for making their dogs available at open shows, lectures and field days – without the dogs, it would be impossible for trainees to learn about the individual breeds.

I look forward to seeing where this journey will now take me and continuing to learn along the way.