| Leigh Shanahan (Australia) |
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| Licensed Canine Conformation Judge Sydney, Australia |
| I was first approved to judge Collies (both varieties) in 1982 and approved for the Group in 1989. Currently I am ANKC (Australian National Kennel Council) approved to judge Working Dogs, Gundogs & Toy Groups. I have judged extensively in NSW, several times in Victoria, a few times in Queensland, and more recently in Western Australia, New Zealand and South Australia. In 2004 I was RNSWCC (Royal NSW Canine Council) approved to judge the Hound Group. To confirm breeds I am approved to judge in these groups please go to... http://www.rnswcc.org.au/breeds.html In recent years, due to other commitments, I have not bred a litter. Showing has also been very limited. However I have maintained my interest through judging and club and committee involvement. I was a member of the RNSWCC (Royal NSW Canine Council) Show Committee (2001 - 2003) and am currently the Show & Contest of Champions Secretary for Sutherland Shire All Breeds Kennel Club Inc. I have also assisted with the RNSWCC Judges Training Scheme for Group 5 both as an examiner and assessor of aspirant judges. In February 2004 I was fortunate to acquire the lovely Lowchen - “Phoenix” – aka Chinaroad Globetrotter from Lorraine Chippindale in Western Australia. Phoenix is an absolute joy to own, exhibit and live with and together we’ve had a lot of fun! He is a multiple class in group and in show winner and has a huge fan club amongst both the Group 1 and Group 5 exhibitors! Tony and I will be forever grateful to Lorraine for allowing this little lion to own us and introduce us to this “happy, lively” little breed. In 2005 I have been invited to join the RNSWCC Complex Fund Raising Committee as the Events Coordinator. This committee organise two (2) championship shows and the NSW Show Dog of the Year and Puppy of the Year competition. It seems that 2005 will be an even busier year than 2004! Leigh Shanahan Email: leighjs@optusnet.com.au Phone: 61-(0)2 9542 3603 |
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