Pirjo Aaltonen

Finland

My name is Pirjo Aaltonen. I was qualified to judge all breeds in January 2017. Dogs have been an essential part of my life since childhood. Lapponian Herder, Rough Collie, Tibetan Terrier and Boxer are the breeds that have shared my everyday life over the years. I have bred Tibetan Terriers under the prefix Triamus. For my breeding, I have been awarded the Vuolasvirta Prize by the Finnish Kennel Club. I gave up breeding when I qualified as a conformation judge. Today, judging appointments in Finland and abroad keep my weekends fully booked. Besides dogs, I have little time for other hobbies, but travelling and learning about different cultures continue to interest me—both within and beyond the dog world.