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.