Ghita Jensen

Denmark

 
Dogs have always been an integral part of my life. My very first dog was my nanny – a German Shepherd bitch whose name I cannot remember, for understandable reasons. She also served as my bodyguard while I slept in my pram. As I grew a little older, I spent my summer holidays in North Zealand accompanied by a Shetland Sheepdog, Jimmy, who was my loyal companion. The family’s Pomeranians and Yorkshire Terriers also left a lasting impression on my childhood. During my teenage years, I walked a Saluki named Sheriff on a daily basis, as well as a brindle Boxer called Trille. Unfortunately, it was not possible for us to keep a dog permanently in my childhood home, and it was not until our daughter was six years old that we acquired our first dog of our own – a Cairn Terrier. From that point on, everything progressed rapidly. I received my kennel name Nicktime in 2004. I breed very selectively, but with great dedication whenever I have a litter. In 2010, caught up in the euphoria of winning Group 3 in Herning, I ruptured my Achilles tendon. The injury resulted in a long recovery period before I was properly back on my feet. This extended break allowed time for reflection, and I began to consider applying for judges’ education. In 2014, I was approved as a judge for my first five terrier breeds. Today, I am authorised to judge all breeds in Groups 3 and 6, as well as the Bullmastiff in Group 2. In addition to Denmark, I have judged in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Italy, Austria and Ireland.