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IKEDA, Mrs Sumiko 

All Breeds

Mrs Ikeda, an All Breeds and FCI All Breeds Judge, from Japan, was raised in Yokohama, where her family bred and raised American Cocker Spaniels. She attended University in Tokyo and worked in an International bank, before her marriage.
Mrs Ikeda began showing American Cocker Spaniels and Miniature Schnauzers in 1979 has so far bred, 7 Japanese Champion, American Cocker Spaniels, 5 FCI International and 8 American Champion English Setters, 3 American and Japanese Champion, Lakeland Terriers and 7 FCI International Champions, 28 American Champion and 75 Japanese Champion, Miniature Schnauzers.
Mrs Ikeda has officiated at shows throughout Japan and the United States in 2005, including Trenton, New Jersey, where she judged Toys and the Working Group. Judged in South Australia in 2006.

INGRAM, Mrs. Ann

All Rounder

Came from doggy family, her father was Terrier man and her mom was Boxer devotee. Has completed 15 English Ch. on Boxers, Poodles, Lhasa Apsos & Bostons and about 80 - Irish Ch.  She currently shows Boxers, Poodles and Lhasa's and has previously bred & handled Pugs, Shelties, Boston's, Beagles, Whippets & Wire Fox Terriers. 
First judging assignment in 1968 and approved since 1984 to judge all Groups and BIS at Irish Ch. shows. In 1977 she was approved to award C.C.'s in Boxers under English Kennel Club rules at Open show level. 
Australia - first judged there in 1976 and has since judged there 4 times. In 1982 was approved to award C.C. in Boston's and has judged this breed at Crufts. In 1992 approved to award C.C. in Poodles. In 1993 judged all breeds at Malaysian Ch. show, and has judged at Helsinki International Show. In 1994 judged various breeds in Sweden and has been back many times since. Judged Stockholm International show on 2 occasions, and also in that year judged in Norway. This year also saw her first assignment in Canada, Utility breeds, Working, Terriers, Sighthounds, Groups and BIS. Judged in Canada again in 1977 & 2000. Has judged in Thailand, New Zealand, Australia, Belgium to BIS level. She judges average of 12 to 14 shows a year including overseas assignments. 

Barbara purchased first show dog 1955. She has owned and bred numerous Am. and Can. Ch's. and has the honour of being the only Canadian to date to have won the Norwegian Elkhound Club of America National Specialty. Other breeds she has owned have been Weimaraners, Chihuahuas, Skye Terriers, and she is presently owned by a Parson Russell and a Border Collie to hopefully work cattle.
A life member of the Canadian Kennel Club, President of the Canadian Norwegian Elkhound Club, Canadian Dog Judges Association honorary member of the Temiskaming Kennel Club and has held numerous positions in many clubs. Assignments have taken her to all parts of Canada, Great Britain, Columbia, Venezuala and the U.S.A.

IRELAND, Mr. Jack

All Breeds

Purchased his first show dog in 1963, and exhibits Boxers under "Pinepath" prefix. Has owned or bred over 100 Can. and or Am. Ch.'s. Other breeds he has owned are Pekingese, Brussels Griffons, St. Bernard's & Scottish Deerhounds. He started judging in 1987 and as an all breed judge his assignments have taken him to Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, England, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Russia, South Africa, Thailand, Taiwan, United States, Uruguay and Venezuela. Judged over 20 Boxer Specialties including the American Boxer Club futurity in 1989, also had the honour of judging the American Boxer Club National show three times. Has judged Specialties for Rottweilers, Siberian Huskies, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Akitas. Past President of all breed club, show Chairman for all breed & specialty club and presently holds membership in four dog clubs. Is a member of Canadian Dog Judges Association and the Dog Judges Association of America.

IRVING, Mr. Ronnie

Terrier Group

Ronnie Irving is a third generation Border Terrier man. He is married to Kate who, along with her mother Bertha Sullivan is the owner of the Dandyhow Border Terrier affix. Between them the Irving and Sullivan families have produced over 60 UK Border Terrier Champions. 
Ronnie first awarded Kennel Club Challenge Certificates at the age of 21 in 1967 and is currently approved to award CCs to 22 breeds, 16 of them in the Terrier Group. He has judged the Terrier Group at UK Championship shows since 1974 and Best in Show since 1986. He judged the Terrier Group at Crufts in 1986 and again in 2004. He also judged Best in Show at the UK National Terrier Club Championship Show in 1988. He has also judged extensively in Scandinavia, Continental Europe, America, and also in Australia and the Far East. He lived and worked in the USA in the late 80s/early 90s and exhibited dogs and judged there also. 

IVANOV, Mr. Alexander 

FCI Groups 3, 4, 6 & 10

Owner of the first Kerry Blue Terrier Kennel in Russia “IrishHippy”. Mr. Ivanov had bred many Russian and International Kerry Blue Champions. President of the Russian Kerry Blue Terrier Club and Vice President of the Terrier Union of Russia. Mr. Ivanov is an International Championship Show Judge and awards CACIBS in all breeds in FCI Groups 3, 4, 6, and 10. He judged previously in Ireland at the Irish Native Breeds Show in 2000.

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