I was born into a family with my mothers interest guiding me to become involved in the canine area of conformation showing, obedience, tracking, gundog work and breeding since the age of 12 with my breed involvement starting with Labrador Retrievers, the German Shepherd Dog, and in 1981 with Bernese Mountain Dogs.
I am a licenced all breeds judge commenced judging in 1997 with the Utility Group.Specialty judging appointments of Bernese Mountain Dogs,Specialties in Sweden, Norway, United Kingdom, and USA. I have judged All Breeds in Canada, China, South Africa, the Philippines, Thailand and New Zealand, and many breeds in Ireland, Japan and the Netherlands, incorporating Labrador Retriever Specialties.
I am a current member of Dogs New South Wales Board Of Directors, and Life member of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club Victoria, President of BMD Club NSW.
My involvement in both conformation and working ability has enhanced my joy of judging and acknowledging the diversity of form and function of the different breeds.