Katharina Round

France

My name is Katharina Round, I was born in Paris (France) from two British parents, so I speak fluent French and English and have dual Nationality.  I studied general Art in Paris and specialized in sculpture and ceramics. As far back as I can remember I have loved dogs, my first one was a fantastic German Shepherd with no pedigree. From the age of 12, I used to go to shows and help people with handling and grooming. I bought my first show dog (a westie) when I was 25 and he went BIS at his first INT Show, needless to say that I was hooked. He was awarded many Ch titles including Vice world Ch behind another westie of mine !
At that show, in 1984  I met the only French handler in those days (Mr Pierre Boetsch) He was the handler of Mr Laurent Pichard of La Vigie American Cockers fame, Pierre asked me to work with him at weekends, I accepted and learnt many professional tips about grooming and handling many very different breeds, so I have always had a very open mind and I am attracted to all breeds. 
My Prefix « De Champernoune » is registered both in France (FCI) and in the UK. It is still behind some top winning dogs in the ring now, although I stopped breeding in 2010. 
I have bred and shown all over Europe for 35 years. I have owned and made-up Champions in several breeds: 
Of course, West Highland White Terriers, Scottish terriers and American Akitas are the breeds I am most well-known for as I have had numerous Multi Titled dogs including UK, World, European, International Champions, Group and BIS winners too.
I have owned or bred several Top Dog All Breeds and have been awarded Top Breeder in westies, scotties, and American Akitas during many years in France. I have also exported quality dogs to many different countries where they have been quickly made up. 
 I have also owned or bred Champions in Cairns, Sealyhams, Border Terriers, Norwich Terriers, Smooth Fox Terriers, Lakelands, Chow Chows, Tibetan Terriers (a world BOB winner), and Golden Retrievers. BIS winner.  I have also owned an Irish Wolfhound, a Greyhound a Doberman and a Great Dane just for my pleasure. 
As you can see my love of dogs is quite eclectic!
I wrote the first book in French about the Westie. I have been Vice President of the « Scottish breeds club » in France for several year and Chairman of the American Akita Club for 10 years I Imported the first Wheaten Scottie in France and bred the first litter of that color too with the first champions made up from it. I also owned the first American Akita to be registered with the French KC after recognition of the Breed by FCI. He became the first ever Champion of the breed in FCI. I Judge all breeds in the FCI Terrier Group (3), all breeds in group 5, a few breeds n group 9, 2 and 10, I’m still learning new breeds at the moment. I judge very regularly in France including breed Specialty shows, I have judged in The UK many open shows, but I also awarded CC’s in Scotties and in westies. I judged the prestigious Westie of the Year contest, and in 2018 the great National Terrier Club.  I have judged National specialties in USA, Canada, Spain, Finland, Poland, Italy, Holland, Sweden and Russia. I have also had the pleasure to judge regularly at CACIB Shows in those countries plus Lithuania la few years ago.
I enjoy travelling around the world meeting lovely dogs and their owners, also discussing the finer points of standards with my fellow judges. I take judging very seriously; I like to give exhibitors a good run for their money.