2008 Show Judges

Limerick & District Canine Club would like to welcome and thank all our Judges of 2008 for accepting the Clubs invitation to Judge at our Championship Show.

To the Judges who are visiting for the first time we hope you will have a very pleasant and memorable time with us and for the Judges who have judged with us before thank you, it is a pleasure to have you Judging with us again.

Mr. Andrew & Mrs. Berri Beare (Ireland) ‘Nilbud’
Both well known Breeder/Exhibitors of Afghan Hounds. International & BIS Judges Well known and respected on the Irish Show scene and needs no introduction to Irish & European Exhibitors. We are delighted to have Andrew & Berri judge at Limerick.

Ms. Eva Liljekvist-Borg (Sweden) ‘Gebories’
Breeder/Exhibitor of Giant & Miniature Schnauzers & German Shephards. FCI International Judge Groups 1, 2, 5 & 9.

Mr. John Coffey (Ireland) ‘Kobecoff’
Well known Breeder/Exhibitor of Japanese Akita & Tibetan Terrier. Well known and respected on the Irish Show scene and needs no introduction to Irish & European Exhibitors.

Mrs. Marion Gregg (N. Ireland) ‘Bambusa’
Well known Breeder/Exhibitor Airedale, Welsh Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Dandi Dinmont, Bassett Griffon Vendeen Grand. Well known and respected on the Irish Show scene and needs no introduction to Irish & European Exhibitors.

Mr. Frank Kane (England) ‘Hiron Tower’
Judging since 1970, BIS Judge. Recognized by the FCI to award CACIBs in all breeds recognized by UK Kennel Club. Has judged extensively worldwide for over 38 years, own breeds Cocker, American Cocker & Sealyham Terriers. Frank will be well known and respected on the Dog Show scene.

Mr. Jean Paul Kerihuel (France) ‘Du Fort de Cornouaille’
Breeder/Exhibitor of Shetland Sheepdogs, OES, Shar Pei & Collies. President of the French Collie Club. Judging since 1980, first time judging in Ireland.

Mr. Veli-Pakka Kumpumaki (Finland) ‘Perhaps’
Breeder/Exhibitor of West Highland White Terrier, Scottish, Lakeland, Sealyham Terriers, French Bulldog and Rough Collie. Judging since 1999, first time judging in Limerick.

Mr. Robert & Mrs. Heather Lamont (N. Ireland) ‘Moorfields’
Well known Breeders/Exhibitors of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Rottweiler & Boxers. Both Robert & Heather have judged in Europe, Australia, New Zealand & USA and Ireland but this is their first time judging in Limerick. Well known and respected on the Irish Show scene.

Mrs. Rose Envall Larsson (Sweden) ‘Skyelab’
Judge since 1984 in many European Coutries. Breeder/Exhibitor of Yorkshire, Skye & Kerry Blue Terriers. First time judging in Ireland.

Mr. Michael Leonard (Ireland) ‘Leonfort & Malaika’
Well known worldwide and respected on the Dog Show scene as a Judge and exhibitor for many years. Breeder/Exhibitor of OES, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Tibetan Spaniel, BMD & Japanese Spitz.

Mrs. Jenny Miller (England) ‘Feorlig’
Breeder/Exhibitor of ESS, Cocker Spaniels, WSS, GSD, Skye Terrier & Papillons. Jenny has judged previously in Ireland but this is her first time judging in Limerick.

Mrs. Eva W. Mjelde (Norway) ‘Surprising’s
Well known FCI International Judge, judging since 1975. Breeder/Exhibitor of Labrador Retrievers. Eva has judged in Ireland on numerous occasions, this is Eva’s first time judging in Limerick.

Mr. Gunnar Nymann (Denmark) ‘Chouan’
FCI judge Groups 5, 6, 9 & 10. Breeder/Exhibitor of Bichon Frise, Lowchen, American Cocker, Chow Chow, Basset Hound, Siberian Husky, Petit Basset Griffon Vandeen. First time judging in Ireland.

Mr. Igor Selimovic (Croatia) ‘Iggy Box’
Breeder/Exhibitor of Boxers since 1987. All round FCI judge and has judged worldwide, and judged in Ireland previously, this is Igor’s first time judging in Limerick.

Mr. Unto Timonen (Finland) ‘Woodbrook’s
International FCI Judge since 1994 for groups 2, 4, 5, 9 & 10. Breeder/Exhibitor Whippet, Dachshund & Chihahua, first time judging in Limerick.

Mr. Joao Vasco Pocas (Portugal) ‘Domaine Etoile’
International FCI Judge since 1996, groups 1, 2 & 10. Breeder/Exhibitor of PMD, Boxers & St. Bernard. This is Joao’s first time judging in Limerick.

Mr. Mervin Webb (Ireland) ‘Cassellweb’
Well known and respected Breeder/Exhibitor of Rough Collies & Shetland Sheepdogs. Judging since 1991 in Ireland & Europe, first time judging in Limerick.

Mr. David Wong (Australia) ‘Crookrise’
International FCI Judge groups 4, 5, 7, 8 & 10, Crufts judge 1994. Breeder/ Exhibitor of Pointers. First time judging in Ireland.