Laurent Heinesche

Finland

I am an all-breed judge from Finland and an experienced breeder of Maltese, Poodles, and  Yorkshire Terriers, with over 30 years of dedication to the world of purebred dogs. Under the kennel names “Supers Supers” and “My Supers,” I have proudly bred over 200 champions, including multiple World, European, International, and National titleholders. My dogs have consistently excelled at the highest levels, with numerous Best in Show and Group wins at major international events, including the World and European Dog Shows. Several of my dogs were Top Winning Toy Dogs for five consecutive years, and Top Winning All Breed Dogs for three consecutive years. I achieved similar results in 2004 and 2008.
These achievements led me to represent my country at the prestigious Eukanuba World Challenge in Long Beach, California, in both 2004 and 2008 with my Maltese. One of my Toy Poodles was also ranked the 3rd Best Toy Dog in the United States.
I was honoured to be recognized as Best National Breeder for three consecutive years. Since 2011, I have also been successful with Pomeranians. In 2014, one of my males earned the title of Best Stud Dog for three years in a row, with his progeny continuing to achieve high-level success. His grandson has now held the title of Best Pomeranian for the past three years. Beyond breeding and showing, dogs have shaped my entire life. I worked professionally as a groomer for more than 35 years and contribute in launching one of the first grooming competitions held at an international exhibition. Today, judging is the culmination of a lifelong commitment to the dog world. It allows me to share my experience, evaluate dogs with fairness and insight, and exchange knowledge with fellow professionals, breeders, and exhibitors from around the world. My goal has always been to promote sound structure, breed type, and quality temperament across all breeds. I am honoured to be a member of The Royal Kennel Club (UK), and this year, I had the privilege of judging at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York 2025.
As an internationally licensed all-breed judge, I have officiated in every European country as well as across North and South America, Asia, South Africa, and Australia. Each judging assignment is an opportunity to celebrate canine excellence, connect with passionate dog people, and contribute to the future of our beloved breeds on a global scale. Over the years, I have also had the honour of judging at numerous World and European Dog Shows, experiences that have further enriched my perspective and deepened my commitment to maintaining the highest standards in purebred dogs.