Jurgis Straume

Latvia

Jurgis Straume is an internationally licensed dog show judge since 2017. He is the owner of the Imaginary kennel, currently focusing on the breeding of Flat-Coated Retrievers. Judging breeds from FCI Groups 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 10, Jurgis has gained valuable experience at specialized, national, and international dog shows in Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Spain, Hungary, Poland and Luxemburg. His first breed was a Beagle, later followed by a Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen, and today his home is shared with Bracco Italiano, Flat-Coated Retrievers, and a Lagotto Romagnolo. Jurgis has always been especially drawn to excellent, breed-specific movement—both in his favorite breeds and in dogs in general. Since 2022, he has also been a member of the Judges Committee of the Latvian Cynological Federation, actively participating in the organization of national and international dog shows in Latvia.