WAO 2013 - the Judges
the Judges
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Bob Griffin ( HEAD JUDGE )
Bob Griffin made his entrance into the canine world in 1968 , going on to become a Qualified Obedience Trainer and Obedience and Working Trials competitor for many years . Along with his wife , Cyd , he was also successful in breed showing and breeding “ Heikym ” German Shepherds , although they now breed Kromfohrlanders and Border Collies . For the past 20 years they have run their own Heikym Agility Training Club as well as holding training days for other clubs . In 1983 Bob started in agility with a GSD and soon became a Trainer at a local club . Bob ’ s agility judging career started in 1985 , judging at club matches and rallies and in 1989 , having passed The Agility Club Judges Exam , began judging at Open KC agility shows . He was included on the original KC Overseas Judging list and then the list of Championship Show Judges .
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Bob competes at UKA Champion level with two Kromfohrlanders imported from Finland , which were the first of their breed in the UK , and a Border Collie . He has also competed to Senior level with a GSD , Border Collie , and a Mini Schnauzer , and to Advanced with a WSD reaching several national finals . An official KC Judges ’ Trainer and a Championship Judge Assessor , Bob has been a travelling Supporter of the UKA Team at the IFCS World Championships as well as supporting Team GB at the FCI World Championships .