Bruce Owen
13395 6th Line, R.R. 1
Acton, Ontario
L7J 2L7
Tel.: 519-853-9598
Fax:: 519-853-8843
E-mail: bruce.owen@sympatico.ca
Licensed to Judge: All Groups
Years in Judging: 14 years
Judged Where: U.S.A., Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Chile, Spain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Dominican Republic, South Africa, Philappines, Thailand, and Canada
Years in Breeding: 44 years
Years in Showing: 35 years
Breeds Bred: Miniature Poodles, Yorkshire Terriers, Chihuahua, Griffons Brussels, West Highland White Terriers
Breeds Exhibited: Miniature Poodles, Yorkshire Terriers, Chihuahua, Griffons Brussels, West Highland White Terriers
Breeder Experience:
I am still presently breeding Brussels Griffons and West Highland White Terriers.
Show/Exhibiting Experience:
In 1985 a Brussels Griffon I bred, Am.& Can. Ch. Berryhill Gandalf, won the Am. National Specialty, and in 1986 won the Toy Group at the Westminster Show in New York. I have finished Westies and Griffons in both the US and Canada.
Judging Experience:
I have enjoyed judging all over the world and have always been invited back where ever I have been. I find this a very rewarding sport and one where you are always learning something new.
Other Experience / Qualifications:
I study under Catherine Gardiner's School of Canine Science, took canine anatomy under Dr. V. Zavits at the University of Guelph for two semesters. I attend judges' upgrading courses and seminars yearly.
Memberships/Associations:
I have been a member of the Canadian Kennel Club since 1964.
