All About Dogs by LowchensAustralia.com

GAGNE, Ms. Olga 

Working, Herding

Retired teacher. Acquired first Giant Schnauzer in 1974. Bred numerous Canadian and American Champions. Many Giant Schnauzers had major specialty wins, Best in Show wins, Best Puppy in Show wins and top rankings in the breed in Canada. In 1988, her Giant was #1 Working Dog in Canada. Ten years ago purchased a Papillon. Actively showing and breeding, an involved member in Giant Schnauzer Canada, continually holding various executive positions. Also a long-standing member of the Giant Schnauzer Club of America. With Papillons, also a member of the Canadian and American National Papillon Clubs. Qualified to judge the temperament of all breeds of dogs at their tests. Acquired CKC judging status in 1998, starting with the Working Group and progressing to the Herding Group.

GANAMI-KERTES, Dr Agnes

All Breeds

Agnes is renown for introducing the Shiba Inu into her country of Israel, breeding many champions among this breed as well as breeding German Shepherds and Standard Schnauzers. Agnes began her Judging career in 1970, qualifying as “All Breeds” in 1985. Formerly a Chemical Engineer for the Israel Government, Agnes is now retired and enjoys spending time with her three children and four grandchildren, keeping herself busy writing articles, giving lectures and maintaining an involvement with the judges’ education programme. Judged at Melbourne Royal 2005. Fluent in Hebrew, French, English, German & Hungarian.

GARLAND, Mr. Aldon

All Breeds

Has been involved with purebred dogs since 1958. Was breeder/exhibitor of GSD's, then Scottish Terriers & Bassett Hounds. Presently involved with his wife breeding & exhibiting Newfoundland dogs. 
Judged his first show in 1965, and judges all breeds since 1975. Says that each aspect of the dog game has been a learning experience & equally enjoyable, It has been his #1 hobby.

GERINGER, Mrs. Gloria

Sporting, Hound, Non Sporting and most Toys

A Chartered Accountant by profession. Her interest in dogs began in the mid-sixties with a parti-coloured American Cocker Spaniel. She excelled in breeding and exhibiting producing many champions and taking top honours. She was likewise successful in breeding and exhibiting Pointers. Was a professional handler of excellence. Her prefix still appears in the pedigrees of some of the top Yankies. She has curtailed breeding due to her judging. Was also successful with Mini Long Haired Dachshunds and has two retired ones at present.
She was President of the local Kennel Club and still serves as a member, is well known and respected for her seminars on Cockers and other breeds in the group. She has judged at most of the prestigious Gundog shows in the States and many in other countries including Switzerland, England, Columbia, Spain, Australia, China, Russia and more.

GERMUNDSSON, Mr. Ove

FCI  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, & 9

A Restaurant manager by profession, Ove was first licenced to judge in 1991. His own breeds are Bulldogs and Bullmastiffs. He has also owned Swedish Vallhunds and Welsh Corgi (Pembroke). In particular, his best known dog would be Ch Extrem's Ovation of Osyth (Bulldog) – The Dog of the Year 1992 (All Breeds). Fluent in English, he has judged in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Russia, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, England, Wales and Australia.

GILHAM, Mr. Robert (Bob) 

All Breeds

Brought up in a doggy household, his parents bred British Bulldogs and when they stopped breeding and the last of their Bullies had gone, they acquired several Dalmatians which Bob had the pleasure of handling. His first breed, when he was a teenager, was the Beagle. Bob and wife, Irene, have owned both English and Irish Setters. Over the years Bob has bred English and Irish Setters, Beagles and English Cocker Spaniels. Bob was formerly a professional handler of all breeds but specialised in the sporting breeds. Initially approved to judge in 1978, he attained All-Breed status in 1996. He has judged all breed and breed specialty shows from coast to coast in Canada and has judged all breed shows in the U.S.A since the 1980’s. In 1999 he judged in Melbourne and Hobart.

GLADSTONE, Mr. Steven

Herding, Working, some Hounds

Mr. Gladstone sits on the AKC Board of Directors. He and his wife, Marieann, have bred and shown Cardigan Welsh Corgis under the Aragorn prefix since 1974. They have been particularly successful with their blue merle lines, but have bred dogs of most Cardigan colors. Aragorn dogs have earned more than 100 AKC titles in nearly every aspect of the sport in which a Cardigan can compete. One of their most cherished memories was winning BOB at the 1984 AKC Centennial Show in Philadelphia under noted Cardigan fancier Dr. Ed McGough. The Gladstones have also owned Norwegian Elkhounds, German Shepherd Dogs, and Australian Shepherds. 
Mr. Gladstone began judging match shows in the late 1970s and was approved to judge Cardigans in 1988. He has since added the Herding and Working groups and five hound breeds. Judging trips have included assignments in New Zealand, England, Canada, and Saint Petersburg, Russia. 
Mr. Gladstone has been AKC delegate from the Reno Kennel Club since 1999. Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone are members of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America, and each has served on the club’s board of directors. They are also longtime members of the Pocono Mountain Kennel Club and the Penn Ridge Kennel Club.

GLENDINNING, Mrs. Honey A.

All Breeds

Been involved in showing and breeding since 1970 and started judging in 1983. She got her first dog from her parents for her 16th birthday. An Irish Setter. Has owned and exhibited English Setters, Irish Setters, Newfoundlands, Dachshunds and Dalmatians. She and her husband Rick have the Fantail Kennels, one of the top producing English Setter Kennels in Canadian history. Has judged throughout Canada and in Australia, Brazil, England, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, USA 

GLENDINNING, Mr. J. Richard

All Breeds

Been involved in showing, and breeding since 1968 and started judging in 1981. His initial breed was Newfoundlands. He and his wife Honey have the Fantail Kennels, one of the top producing English Setter Kennels in Canadian history. In addition to Canada, he has judged in Australia, Brazil, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Thailand, & the USA

GOMEZ, Mrs. Alane L.

Working, Herding, Non-Sporting, Toy Groups

Alane began judging at dog shows in l966 and her husband Tomas has been judging for AKC since l976. Currently both Mr. and Mrs. Gomez are active on the show circuits and judge shows throughout the USA. They continue to raise Shetland Sheepdogs that they train and exhibit in conformation, obedience, and agility. Alane is also a licensed judge for Junior Showmanship - All Breeds, Obedience Novice, Obedience Open, Obedience Utility and Obedience - Non-Reg Classes

GOODWIN, Mr. Allan H.

All Breeds

Allan has been involved with the showing of dogs since 1963, beginning with the Collie (Rough), then to Irish Setters in 1969, with which he was very successful, attaining many Group Firsts and Best in Show awards.  His daughter started with a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in 1972, a club which he helped form and run for the next 12 years. In recent years he has taken over the breeding and exhibiting of Cavaliers, again attaining many Group Firsts and Best in Show awards. 
He commenced judging in 1978 and since that time has judged in every state of Australia and both islands of New Zealand many times. He has also judged in the USA and the Philippines. In America he has judged on both the East and West Coast and in each case considers himself fortunate to have judged a Group. In recent years he has been responsible for the training of Gundog Trainee Judges and has acquired the Hound Group. Allan is also involved in other sub committees of the VCA and is President of an all-breed club. 

GRAVES, Mr. Neil W.

All Breeds

Exhibits and breeds Lhasa Apso's since 1968. Started judging in 1990. Has judged in Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Sweden, USA, and of course Canada.

GREATHOUSE, Dr. Richard

Hound, Working, Terrier, Herding, Misc Breeds

He started in Collies and Shelties in 1953, and bred Champion collies through the 50's, 60's, and 70's. Joined Collie Club of Kentucky in 1954. Served as its president during 1958/59. Joined Collie Club of America in 1954 and is lifetime member of CC of Kentucky and the Louisville Kennel Club. Served as president of Louisville K.C. during 1965/66 and also served as AKC delegate during 1969 to l974. Licensed for collies in 1959 and for shelties in 1961 and now judges all Hounds, Working and Herding and major Terrier breeds, Best in Show and Junior showmanship. Ambassador for Morris Research Foundation for 25 years. He has judged the Collie Cub of America National 3 times, Doberman Pinscher Club of America 4 times, Akita Club of America, Giant Schnauzer Club of America, Mastiff Club of America, Komondor Club of America, Lakeland Terrier Club of America, Westminster Kennel Club 4 times, Beverly Hills Kennel Club, Westchester International and most other major show. 

GREEN, Mr. Percival Rodger

All Breeds

Been involved in the dog sport since 1964 and has bred and exhibited Pekingese, Keeshond and Shih Tzu and has Championed dogs in those Breeds. Also owned Great Danes and Yorkshire Terriers but never exhibited them. At present has Shih Tzu and Yorkshire Terriers.
Has been a Committee Member of Goldfields Kennel Club, the largest All Breed Club in Africa for the past thirty-six years, having served as Vice Chairman for fourteen years and Chairman since September 1996.
Served on The Federal Council of The Kennel Union of Southern Africa, and is  still active on The Provincial Council (Sub-Committee of Kennel Union) and has been for the past twenty-eight years, having been Chairman of The Specialist Clubs Sub Committee for eight of the fifteen years he served on that Committee.
Started judging in 1971 and is an All Round Judge, has  judged at all the major centres in South Africa. Has judged in Australia on four occasions, three occasions in New Zealand and Brazil, twice in India, also in Zambia, Peru, Namibia, Norway, Thailand, Canada and several times in Zimbabwe and has been to Israel to observe working dogs for a competition hosted by Goldfields Kennel Club at their championship show held in August annually.

GREENE, Sylvia

Terrier , Non Sporting and Toy Group International Judge 

Sylvia started off showing Wire Fox Terriers and Scottish Terriers. She was an active member of the "Club Argentino del Terrier" and founder of the Fox Terrier Club of Argentina. She is at present National Breed Director for the Club. Began judging in 1982 and has become a Terrier , Non Sporting and Toy Group Judge . (FCI groups 3 and 9). She has judged all through South America, and Europe and has had the honour of judging the Fox Terrier Breed at Argentina's World Show in 1993. Written several articles in Dog magazines and has held conferences on "Breeding". She also took part as examiner for New Judges for the Shih Tzu Club. 

GREER, Mr. Ray T.

All Breeds

GULBRANSEN, Ms. Geraldine

All Breeds

Geraldine was born in the UK and emigrated to Australia and then NZ as a young girl. Dogs have always been a part of her life, her parents breeding and showing Old English Sheepdogs and Bulldogs and her sister Staffordshire Bull Terriers.
German Shepherds were always Geraldine's first love and she has been involved in breeding and showing of them for over 25years. She has bred, owned and shown many Champions, Best In Show, and excellent graded animals competing successfully at both All Breed and Specialist shows.
She has also owned and had a great interest in British Bulldogs and has been actively involved in different breeds and Groups, especially the Gundog group.
Geraldine is past President and life member of the Manawatu GSD Club and has been involved in various other clubs and committees. She is presently on the committee of an all breeds club and actively involved with the NZ Judges Scheme. 
She attained her first championship panel for the Working Group in 1987 and from there progressed to becoming an All Breed licensed judge. She has judged extensively in New Zealand and in Australia and has had the privilege of judging her own breed at specialty shows. She has attended as a spectator at Crufts and the German Shepherd Sieger shows in Scandinavia and Germany. Through her dogs and her judging she has had the privilege to meet some wonderful people and judge some magnificent dogs.

GUTIERREZ-OTERO, Peggy

All Breeds

Peggy was born in a dog-oriented family. At the age of five her family got involved in show dogs, an activity she still practices. At that time she had American Cocker Spaniels and Wirehaired Fox Terriers. Later on she bred Dalmatians, Basset Hounds and Whippets. She doesn't breed currently as her work (Architect) doesn't provide her with much free time, but she has two registered Bassets from a very reputable breeder in Canada.
Peggy belongs to the FCM, which is the National Kennel Club in Mexico affiliated to the FCI. She has been an All Breeds Judge since 1989. She has judged in most of the Latin American Countries, USA, Canada and Australia. (Melbourne Royal Show 1995/8) Last year she judged at the World Show held in Mexico City and the Latin American and Caribbean Show held in Quito, Ecuador.

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