Meet the 2009 Specialty Judges

Sue-Ellyn Rempel ~ Specialty Conformation Judge ~

I originally got involved in 'Show Dogs' with our first Great Dane in 1970 and my Mom got into Beagles about the same time. We struggled with health problems with the Danes and decided Dachshunds might be our answer. We successfully bred Standard Long Hair Dachshunds for many years and began showing professionally and got exposed to many breeds. I decided that I wanted a Standard Poodle (my childhood purebred) and ended up having all 3 varieties. We successfully settled down and bred Toy Poodles with our last litter 10 year ago. Our kennel name was "Jasu".
Judging overtook time and ability to continue.

Candi Konicki ~ Sieger Show Judge ~

I live in Chardon Ohio with my husband, Walt, and our six berners.  I was a Jr. High Math teacher for many years and have been a Principal for the past ten.  Having summers “off” allows time for our dog shows and travel! 

 We have had berners since 1984 and breed occasionally.  Our first endeavor at breeding produced Ch. Adesa Stardust Over Lil’Mtn (Dusty) who won Best in Futurity at the 1998 National Specialty.  In the 90’s we were fortunate to have Ch. Shersan’s Life in the Fast Lane (Cruiser) a top ten berner for three years, who really taught us the “ropes” of dog showing.  From that point on we were hooked!  We have since finished more than fifteen champions in the U.S. and a few in Canada.  I occasionally have had the opportunity to show other people’s dogs and have finished a few newfies, flat coats, and berners.  I have also worked with our local 4-H Club as a judge for Jr. Handling.  Besides conformation, we enjoy carting, therapy work, and just plain spoiling our dogs!

Medley Small ~ Sweepstakes  Judge ~

I began my affection for Boxers as a very young child.  After beginning my teaching career, I purchased two show quality Boxers from a well-known kennel in Montreal.  That was the beginning of CinnRhee Boxers.  I have been breeding, training and showing Boxers for almost thirty years and have had many top dogs in both United States and Canada.  I have also had the honour of finishing many super stars from the United States.

I have been teaching conformation classes for twenty years, which gives me the opportunity to pass on much of the knowledge I have acquired during my career in dogs.  It also allows me the opportunity to learn about the different breeds that have passed through my class.

I have judged many Boxer Sweepstakes both in Canada and United States and have also had the privilege of passing judgment on several different breeds here in Canada. 

I was very happy when asked to do the Sweeps for the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Ontario.  Thank you. 

Charlie MacMillian (CA) ~ BMDCO All-Breed Rally Trials Judge ~

I have been training and showing dogs since 1972. In 1992, I had Canada ’s Top All Breed Obedience Dog and the First Canadian Owned Sporting Dog (Golden Retriever) to earn an American OTCH. I am now showing a Golden Retriever, Fly’R who has earned a Canadian RAE3 and an American RAE5 along with a Canadian MOTCH and an American UD working on our UDX. 

I have been Judging Rally for two years in both Canada and the United States. I have judged in Ontario, Michigan, Ohio and Florida.

Paul Oslach (CA) ~ Specialty & All-Breed Obedience Trials Judge ~

One day I wandered down to the far end of the arena during a dog show to see what else was going on. Next thing I knew I was hooked. The dogs at that end of the ice pad were doing more interesting things like jumping and retrieving. That was some where around 1980. Since then I have trained and shown Cavalier King Charles Spainiels.

In 1982, I became the proud owner of Ch & OTCh. Picbrand Mardi Grais, the first Cavalier in Canada (and North America) to obtain a Utility Title. My judging career began the 1988 and has taken me all over Canada and parts of the United States where I have seen some of the best arenas. My other hobbies include camping and canoeing.

Mr. Oslach judged the BMDCO Specialty Obedience Trials in Ottawa in 2003.

Delvyn Lunn (CA) ~  Specialty & All-Breed Obedience Trials Judge ~

I became involved in dog training in 1978. The first dog I trained was a German Shepherd. The training and exhibiting of this dog led to a career of over thirty years in dog training.

In 1980 I purchased my first Golden Retriever from Meadowpond Goldens in Michigan. This again has led to breeding Goldens under the prefix “Goldunn”.  I have trained my dogs through many obedience titles over the years. I am actively involved in obedience as an instructor at two facilities.

In January 1999 I became a licensed Obedience judge and in 2007 a Rally judge. I have been fortunate to have judged in many venues in the U.S. Canada and Puerto Rico. I find judging another level of training where the experience is invaluable.

I am currently the president of The Canadian Association of Obedience Trial Judges and a life member of the Canadian Kennel Club.

I would like to wish the exhibitors the best of luck in your trials. I would also like to take this opportunity to wish you and your club continued success.