Derfel Owen

United Kingdom

I live in London, but was born and brought up on Anglesey in North Wales. Dogs have always been part of my life, but my involvement in showing began in the early 1990s. After attending my first show in 1993, I soon took our pet Pug into the ring and was delighted to win Best of Breed under the renowned breeder and judge Marion Spaivn —an experience that sparked a lifelong passion. A chance meeting with an English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) breeder led to my first show dog in the breed, and I have been involved with them ever since. I have owned, bred and campaigned champion and Stud Book Entry English Toy Terriers and Boston Terriers, and was honoured to be named Kennel Club Junior of the Year in 1997. I first judged in 1999 and have awarded CCs since 2010. I am currently passed to award CCs in 14 breeds across the Toy and Utility Groups, and judged my first Toy Group at Championship level in 2023. A particular highlight was judging the breed at Crufts 2024. I am a member of the Royal Kennel Club and serve on the club Committee. I also am a member of the English Toy Terrier (B&T) Club Committee and am a committee member of two general show societies. I look forward to seeing you at this show which has a great reputation.