Judges Resume
2018 - Royal Melbourne Show Monday 24th September
Judge: IVAN SANDOVAL (COLOMBIA)
Ivan has been involved in the canine world since 1977, when his parents purchased an Airedale Terrier to show, during which time he developed his great appreciation and love for dogs. In 1987 Ivan purchased his first Airedale Terrier bitch to show, obtaining his first Colombian Championship with her, sealing his involvement in the dog show world thereafter.
Several more Airedales followed this bitch, then, in 1994, he imported his first Welsh Terrier, later importing his first Welsh Terrier brood bitch. Since his last Airedale Terrier passed away in 1997, he has dedicated himself exclusively to the Welsh Terrier breed. Many of his dogs have won well, including significant international wins at all breeds and specialty shows.
Ivan is a former President and Honorary Member of the Colombian National Kennel Club and is currently a member of the Board of Directors. He is past President of the Colombian Terrier Association, being one of its founders. Ivan is also an active member of the Welsh Terrier Club of America and the Airedale Terrier Club of America.
Ivan became an all breeds judge in 2002, and has since judged widely across the globe, including in South and Central America, the Caribbean, Canada, USA, Sweden (International Stockholm HUND 2012), Japan, China, Romania and South Africa. Ivan had the honor of judging the Welsh Terrier Club of America Sweepstakes in the National Specialty at Montgomery County Kennel Club, an assignment voted by the members of the Welsh Terrier Club of America.
Ivan Sandoval is a civil engineer, working in the private sector in the construction business. RASV is delighted to welcome Ivan to Australia, this being his first visit to our shores.
Several more Airedales followed this bitch, then, in 1994, he imported his first Welsh Terrier, later importing his first Welsh Terrier brood bitch. Since his last Airedale Terrier passed away in 1997, he has dedicated himself exclusively to the Welsh Terrier breed. Many of his dogs have won well, including significant international wins at all breeds and specialty shows.
Ivan is a former President and Honorary Member of the Colombian National Kennel Club and is currently a member of the Board of Directors. He is past President of the Colombian Terrier Association, being one of its founders. Ivan is also an active member of the Welsh Terrier Club of America and the Airedale Terrier Club of America.
Ivan became an all breeds judge in 2002, and has since judged widely across the globe, including in South and Central America, the Caribbean, Canada, USA, Sweden (International Stockholm HUND 2012), Japan, China, Romania and South Africa. Ivan had the honor of judging the Welsh Terrier Club of America Sweepstakes in the National Specialty at Montgomery County Kennel Club, an assignment voted by the members of the Welsh Terrier Club of America.
Ivan Sandoval is a civil engineer, working in the private sector in the construction business. RASV is delighted to welcome Ivan to Australia, this being his first visit to our shores.
2018 - Poodle Specialty Monday 24th September
Judge: Mr Jose Homem de Mello (Portugal
Jose was born in Lisbon, Portugal. His parents bred dogs and he has lived with dogs since birth. Jose breeds Basset Hounds under the ‘dos Sete Moinhos’ affix. Currently he own 11 Bassets and 4 Chihuahuas, all of whom live in the house, which in Jose’s opinion is very important for a well-adjusted dog, as they can socialise with the family and any visitors.
Jose’s hounds are based on European and American lines. He imported several dogs from the United States during the 1980’s, producing a very successful line. Over the past 30 years he has bred 143 Champions, residing in Europe, Scandinavia, South America, Latin America and India, including six European Winners and 13 World Winners.
Jose began judging his breed in 1986, and is now an FCI judge of all breeds and BIS. His judging assignments have taken him to many regions around the world, including North and South America, Australia, UK, Zimbabwe, Russia and many countries of Europe. Jose had the great honour of officiating at the UK Basset Hound Club Championship show in 2010 and Basset Hound Club of Southern California Show in 2005. Other highlights include the Paris World Dog Show, Geneva European Show and numerous Winner shows, as well as the FCI Centenary Show conducted in Brussels in 2011.
Jose is currently the President of the Portuguese Basset Hound Club and has served as a member of the Portuguese Kennel Club Board of Directors and several Portuguese Kennel Club committees. His busy work life sees him occupied as the co-owner of the family publishing company, the leading Portuguese foreign language book publisher. Jose’s only previous appointment in Australia was a Hound Show in NSW in 2003 and RASV is thrilled to welcome Jose, a most esteemed and respected European judge, back to Australia after 15 years.
Jose’s hounds are based on European and American lines. He imported several dogs from the United States during the 1980’s, producing a very successful line. Over the past 30 years he has bred 143 Champions, residing in Europe, Scandinavia, South America, Latin America and India, including six European Winners and 13 World Winners.
Jose began judging his breed in 1986, and is now an FCI judge of all breeds and BIS. His judging assignments have taken him to many regions around the world, including North and South America, Australia, UK, Zimbabwe, Russia and many countries of Europe. Jose had the great honour of officiating at the UK Basset Hound Club Championship show in 2010 and Basset Hound Club of Southern California Show in 2005. Other highlights include the Paris World Dog Show, Geneva European Show and numerous Winner shows, as well as the FCI Centenary Show conducted in Brussels in 2011.
Jose is currently the President of the Portuguese Basset Hound Club and has served as a member of the Portuguese Kennel Club Board of Directors and several Portuguese Kennel Club committees. His busy work life sees him occupied as the co-owner of the family publishing company, the leading Portuguese foreign language book publisher. Jose’s only previous appointment in Australia was a Hound Show in NSW in 2003 and RASV is thrilled to welcome Jose, a most esteemed and respected European judge, back to Australia after 15 years.