Judges
18.02.2025 Judge change – Matyáš Jaroslav (marked in red).
I grew up in a hunting family, where dogs always had a stable place. My father and grandfather gave me a warm relationship with dogs and nature from a young age. I´ve been involved with the training of hunting dogs since I was a child.
I´ve been involved in training hunting dogs since I was a child. I showed my first dog at the autumn trials when I was 14.
The flushing dogs were my first.
I also showed breeds such as the Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound, the Slovakian Hound and several breeds of pointers at the hunting suitability trials.
I fell in love with the German Shorthaired Pointer. A beautiful, intelligent, energetic, and devoted breed. I´ve been a member of the NKS Breeders' Club since 2003. In 2008 I became a member of the club's committee, where I´ve been the secretary since then.
I'm actively involved in cynology, both in the club and in the Nitra district, where I'm the chairman of the cynological commissions at the SPZ and OPK.
I co-organized several exams, as well as important national and international competitions for pointers. In 2009, I became a judge for the autumn exams for the pointers, and in 2010 I became also an all-round judge for pointers.
The dream of having my breeding started to come true in 2013 when I bred my first litter of German Shorthaired Pointers under my FCI kennel "z Banásovho dvora".
My goal is to breed healthy and mentally strong dogs with a strong will to work.
Of course, also dogs that are as close as possible to the breed standard. My greatest breeding success is the stud dog “Cvik z Banásovho”, who became the winner of the “Karel Podhajský Memorial” in 2019 and also the best NKS for that year.
I m a judge for the exterior since 2024, for the German Shorthaired Pointer breed.
There have always been animals in my life. However, my greatest love was dogs and horses. My love for animals led me to veterinary medicine. Although life arranged it so that today, I no longer actively devote myself to it, I'm still connected to it through my dogs and various animals of my friends.
As a child, my dream was to have my own dog. My dream came true in 1994, and I chose the Labrador retriever breed. The Labrador was love at first sight for me. My first female, "Bela Malivy," also became the founder-female of my kennel, "Aldamity." My first litter was born in January 1997. Over the years, I´ve bred several international champions, a junior world winner, a veteran world winner, and a world specialty winner. I also bred females that were successfully presented at the Cruft‘s. Dogs from my kennel have also become guide dogs, assistance dogs, but above all, great family companions. Thanks to them, my circle of lovely people has expanded, for which I'm incredibly thankful. Over the years, I´ve traveled with my dogs to many different countries, from north to south, from east to west. These were always meaningful trips that, in addition to shows, gave me an overview of breeding in other countries and I am also grateful for all the friendships that have been formed thanks to these trips.
At the beginning of my breeding, I also bred three litters of Golden retrievers in addition to Labradors. The "Goldens" are still my love, and I like to judge them at the shows.
At the beginning of my breeding career, I worked for several years in the structures of the "Slovak Retriever Club," where I co-organized shows and working trials.
I'm still an active breeder, exhibitor, and I also do working trials with my dogs. I'm an international FCI judge for all breeds of retrievers, and I‘ve had the honor to judge at several international and club shows in Slovakia and abroad. Currently, I'm expanding my approvals for other breeds from the FCI VIII group.
I could not have achieved any of this without the support of my family. I'm very happy that I have so many great people around me who support me and without whom I would not have a chance to fulfill my dreams. I thank them from the bottom of my heart for all that.
I would like to thank the organizers of the show for the invitation to judge at the International Dog Show in Bratislava. I am looking forward to judging my favorite breeds and the friendly atmosphere of all participants of the upcoming event.
I'm from the village of “Pečeňady,” which is located in the district of “Piešťany.” From a young age, I was very interested in hunting and everything related. That's why I got my first dog at the age of 15, which was a Hungarian Wirehaired Pointer female, with which I tried hunting cynology.
I became interested in everything about cynology, and as a self-taught person, I attended various hunting trials and shows, where I first noticed the German short-haired Pointers, and they impressed me with their elegance. That’s why in 2013, I brought a German Shorthaired Pointer female, which was very successful in work and also nice in the exterior, so she became the founder of my kennel "z Pečeňadských rovín," which was established in 2014. I bred 8 litters, from which I have another female for my breeding and many high-quality dogs who became Slovakian champions of beauty and work.
I became a national judge for the German Shorthaired Pointer breed and a judge for working trials. I'm currently expanding my approvals to judge other breeds from the VII. FCI group and I also work as a breeding advisor in the “Club of German Shorthaired Pointer breeders.”
I have been interested in animal breeding and breeding dogs since I was a child. However, I got my first dog with a pedigree in 1979, when I got a job at the cynology department of the Slovak Hunting Association. I was looking for a breed that is neither large nor small, a sporty type, a good family dog, and also a good working dog. The choice fell on the Irish terrier breed, which is still in my heart.
In 1981, I raised my first litter in my FCI kennel “Tavari”. Later, I also raised a few litters of miniature long-haired Dachshunds. Several international, national, and club champions have come from my kennel, and they were also successful in breeding. I always paid attention not only to the typical exterior but also to the health of the dogs, balanced temperament, and good aptitude for hunting use. I breed Irish terriers until today. I also deal with hunting cynology and I am also an FCI judge for the performance of hunting dogs.
I am an international judge for the exterior of FCI III, IV groups and for our national breeds the Slovakian Hound, the Slovakian Cuvach, and the Wirehaired Slovakian Pointer. I worked for 30 years in the committee of the Slovak Terrier and Fox Terrier Breeders' Club. I was engaged in education and publishing activities, especially concerning terriers. I´ve published several articles about the Irish Terrier in cynology and hunting magazines. In professional cynology, I worked for 41 years on the studbook of the Slovak Hunting association. I was honored with several awards for my many years of work in Slovak cynology. The Slovak Cynology Union awarded me a silver medal for the development of Slovak cynology. The Slovak Hunting Association awarded me the “Golden Chamois” for many years of work in the field of hunting cynology.
I was born into a family of animal lovers. Even as a child, I was surrounded by dogs because my grandfather bred German Shepherds. However, I didn't remain loyal to the German Shepherd breed, in 2011, a Great Dane female became a part of our family, and then in 2013, I established my FCI kennel, "Beautiful Blue Ballerines".
In breeding, I focus on health, and I try to combine it with the exterior and with the typical characteristics of the breed.
I´ve bred several national and international champions, club winners of Slovakia and other countries, and my dogs have also become BIS winners. I passed the first judge approvals for the Great Dane breed in 2021, and I extended my approvals for the Cane Corso and the Bernese Mountain Dog breeds. In 2024, I became an FCI international judge. Currently, I'm a member of the committee as a breeding advisor at the “Klub priateľov nemeckých dôg” (Club of Greate Dane´s Friends”). Until now,
I´ve judged club shows in Slovakia, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy and international dog shows in Slovakia. I'm always glad when I can see healthy dogs with balanced temperaments and a loving attitude of their owners in my ring at shows.
I grew up in a family where the dog was an important part of it, and that is where my beginnings with the breeding and training of dogs came from. I'm the owner of the FCI kennel "Z Prosného". I´ve bred several litters of Jagdterriers, Slovakian Hounds, Wirehaired Slovakian Pointers, and for the last decade I´ve been very intensively engaged in the breeding of Tatra Hounds. I'm a vice president and breeding advisor in the Club of Tatra Hounds. Since our national hunting breeds are working breeds, I'm also a judge for the performance exams within hunting cynology in several types of tests. I was fascinated by dog shows at the World Dog Show in Bratislava and since then I´ve been intensely involved in the show world. I'm an international judge for all our national hunting breeds and I'm currently expanding my approvals for the VI. FCI group. For my work in hunting cynology, I was awarded by the SKJ bronze medal. I judged at international, club, and specialty shows. Cynology is a way of relaxation for me and an opportunity to meet new people.
Cynology has been a part of my life since my childhood. I trained service dog breeds, and later I also worked with hunting dogs. I´ve bred working lines of German Shepherds, Jack Russell Terriers and Kleiner Münsterlanders.
My registered FCI kennel name is "z Atarova dvora," and this name has many dogs all over the world. I’m an international judge for FCI groups I., III., IV., and some breeds from FCI V. and non-recognized breeds. Also, I’m an international judge for hunting trials of small breeds. I currently own a Jack Russell Terrier and a Kleiner Münsterlander, with whom I spend all my free time.
I´ve been breeding and training hunting dogs for a very long time. My first breed was a Slovakian Hound, followed by a Beagle, which is my companion until now.
My breeding is focused on the quality of the exterior, and I prefer only healthy dogs in my breeding program.
But now I prefer to work as a judge for the exterior, and so far, I´ve judged in 24 countries worldwide. I ‘m an FCI judge for groups III., IV., V., VI., VIII., IX., X., non-recognized breeds, and several other breeds. I´m also a judge for the performance of hunting dogs.
My kennel is registered under the name "WEINLINIE." I have a small pack of Beagles, and I devote all my free time to them.
Už ako dieťa som vyrastala s nemeckými ovčiakmi, kedy som objavila svoju lásku ku psom. Keď som si založila vlastnú rodinu, automaticky mal byť jej súčasťou pes a výber plemena padol na írskeho vlkodava. Založila som chovateľskú stanicu Lux Essenia, ale viac ako chovu som sa s írskymi vlkodavmi venovala účasti na výstavách psov na Slovensku a blízkych krajinách. Prvého pudla som kúpila pre svoju dcéru na súťaže Dieťa a pes. Táto pudlica však úplne zmenila moje chovateľské smerovanie. Dnes vlastním, aktívne chovám a vystavujem výlučne stredné pudle. Plemeno pudel si ma získalo svojou veselou povahou, eleganciou a nesmiernou inteligenciou. Na výstavách psov ma zaujala aj práca v kruhu, ktorej sa aktívne venujem a v roku 2024 som zložila skúšky na národnú rozhodkyňu plemena Pudel.
I'm an active Collie and Samoyed breeder. I´ve been breeding for 47 years and I bred 2 Junior European winners, 1 reserve European winner, and many international champions Collies in my kennel. It was a great success in 2008 when my own bred young Collie male won Res.CC title in Birmingham at the Crufts Show.
My kennel is registered as “Kőakói Collies”. Later I established the “North’s Star“ Samoyed kennel in 1987. I bred 5 multi champions and many international champion Samoyeds in my kennel. I´ve been an International FCI judge since 1981 and currently, I'm an FCI all-round judge. I judged in almost 50 countries, in Europe, Asia, South America, South Africa, and Australia. Some traditional or „big shows” for example can be interesting where I was judging: Lisbon Centenary Show, Milano, Moscow Eurasia Show, St.Petersburg „White Nights” Show, Helsinki Winner Show, Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show, Contest of Champions Ancona, Contest of Champions London. I judged also on many European and World Dog Shows, for example, EDS Budapest 1993, EDS Genova 1998, EDS Tulln 2005, EDS Zagreb 2007, EDS Budapest 2008, EDS Geneva 2013, EDS Warsaw 2018, EDS Budapest 2021, EDS Celje 2024, WDS Budapest 1996, WDS Poznan 2006, WDS Bratislava 2008, WDS Paris 2011, WDS Budapest 2013, WDS Leipzig 2017, WDS Geneva 2023, WDS Zagreb 2024. I judged Best in Show in 45 different countries. I speak English, German, and Russian language. I´ve been the president of the Collie, Sheltie, and Corgi Club in Hungary since 1987 and a member of the Board of Judges of the Hungarian Kennel Club since 1989.
My father, an active hunter and breeder of Bohemian Wire-Haired Pointing Griffons (Český fousek) and German Shorthaired Pointing Dogs initiated me into the cynology. My first dog was a Bohemian Wire-Haired Pointing Griffon – named Daro. I was attracted by service cynology and German Shepherds. For several years, I was engaged in service cynology. In 1992, I bought my first female of Russian Black Terrier. That's where it all started. This breed stole my heart. I´ve been the chairman of the Russian Black Terrier club since 1997. Since 2021, the Bouvier Flemish breed has been added to our dog family. In breeding, I try to ensure that beauty meets health. Puppies from our FCI kennel, "ČIERNY SEN", are in different corners of the world, and they make me happy with their new owners. Many of them also become our family friends. I look at the dog shows from the point of view of an exhibitor, breeder, and judge. I am an international FCI judge for group VIII. and some breeds from the FCI group I., II., and also NON-FCI breeds.
Whole my life has been connected to the love of dogs. My beloved father Jozef Šuster has established boxer kennel „Fender Edda“ in 1985. After marrying my mother Jana they´ve started breeding together. A few years later I was born and somehow I became a pure dog lover. Spending free time in the company of our females with their babies in the whelping room, practicing obedience with adults, and walks were on my everyday list to-do.
As time had been going on, I always attended dog shows with my parents, and sometimes I get the opportunity to handle our puppies or not so „crazy ones“ in the show rings. One day, at age of my 8th years, I was discovered by a famous Slovak breeder of welsh springer spaniels, who asked me to be part of their show team. It was a really big pleasure and honor to be seen with them. I attended many shows abroad with family of Mrs. Jana Janek, who had suggested me to participate in the Junior handling competition. As an ambitious young girl, I agreed. This decision, the big support of my parents, and knowledges of my father every time I asked, opened my doors in active cynology.
After my second year of participating in Junior handling competitions around Europe I became „TOP JUNIOR HANDLER of Slovakia“which nominated me to be a Slovak representative at big events, such as World or European dog shows, but also at Crufts. It is a dream for almost every junior handler to get there, to be among the best junior handlers in the world! And this happened possible for me several times.
Thanks to this competition and years of breeding chihuahuas I got many many pieces of knowledge of dogs. At age of my compeeting in Junior handling, we had to know not only how to handle, but also to understand show rules and to know the anatomy of dogs. For me the decision was clear – one day I want to be the judge as my father is. And my other dream came true when in 2017 I passed my judging exams successfully after years of studying, learning, and preparing.
I am an international judge for several breeds and junior handling and had the opportunity to judge not only in Slovakia but abroad as well and not only international dog shows but boxer clubs too. One of the biggest dream in my judging career was to judge the ATIBOX World boxer show and this dream came true in 2021, when i belonged to the 8 judges judging this biggest boxer event of the year in Hungary. The Central European Boxer show was added to the "list" as well.
Nowadays with my husband, we breed boxers together with my parents in kennel Fender Edda. My husband and I are also leaders of the Junior handling club in Slovakia and we decided to dedicate our lives to dogs, exactly how my parents have done.
Cynology has been my passion since childhood. I´ve got my first purebred dog in 1972. It was a German shorthaired pointing dog. From the beginning, I focused mainly on the training of pointers.
At various types of trials, I´ve shown several different breeds of pointers, especially German short-haired Pointing dogs, German wire-haired Pointing dogs, and Slovak wirehaired Pointers, as well as Dachshunds. In the late 1970s, I became a judge for the autumn pointers trials. Currently, I am a judge for the performance of hunting breeds of dogs - a judge for all-round exams of pointers, and all surface tests of small breeds and hounds.
In the early 1980s, I was involved in the preparation of the recognition of our national breed, the Wirehaired Slovakian Pointer. In the years 1982 to 1983, I worked on the materials presented in 1983 at the General Assembly of the FCI for the recognition of the Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer. In the years 1984 to 1987, I was a breeding advisor for Slovak Wirehaired Pointers breeders.
In 1980, I became an advisor for the breeding of German shorthaired Pointing dogs for Slovakia within the Czechoslovak club of this breed. In 1993, I was a founding member of the German Shorthaired Pointing dogs Breeders' Club in Slovakia, and I´ve been the club's chairman since its foundation.
Since 1974, I had the FCI kennel "Hartmany", which produced several excellent working dogs, among them Avar Hartmany - Winner MKP 1978 and Winner of MSS 1980. Later, my FCI kennel name was changed and currently, my FCI kennel is "z Dubovských luhov". I bred several litters of German short-haired and also wire-haired Pointing dogs.
I became an exterior judge at the end of the 1970s. I started with the German Short-haired Pointing dog breed, and later with the whole VII FCI group. I´m currently a judge for IV, VI, VII, and VIII FCI groups. I judged at several European and World dog shows.
From 1978 I was a member of the Cynology Commission of the Slovak Hunting Association and after 1990 a member of the chairmanship of the Cynology Council of the Slovak Hunting Association. In 1993, I participated in the negotiations for the establishment of the SKJ and was a member of the SKJ Presidium for several election periods. Since 2012, I´ve been the chairman of the cynology board of the Slovak Hunting Association and the president of the SKJ.
I am kynological judge forty years about, as International Judge thirty years. I judged in many countries for example Germany, Lithuania, Latvia, Italy, France, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Serbia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and of course in Poland. I can judge III., VIII., IX. groups FCI. I am breeder of English cocker-spaniel forty years, my kennel name is Ricci Club.
I started with cynology as a student at the Forestry High School, where I began to devote myself mainly to working trials of hunting dogs, and hunting was one of our compulsory subjects. I´ve been a regular member of the Slovak Hunting Association since 1989. I was always dedicated to pointing dogs we had at home. I bred my first litter of the English Pointer breed in 1994. I'm still loyal to this breed, even though many other breeds of hunting dogs have passed through my hands. In 1990, I was one of the founders of the Slovak Club of Pointers and Setters, in which I´ve worked with short breaks in the club's committee on various positions from its foundation until today. As a judge, I started to judge first the trials of hunting breeds (since 1999) and later I also became a judge for the exterior (since 2004). Currently, I'm a judge for all the types of trials of hunting dog breeds and a judge for the exterior for IV., VI., VII. and VIII FCI groups.
Cynology became a part of my life since my childhood thanks to my grandparents. Also there I've got my first dog - Jagdterrier. From 1982 I owned and also showed German Shepherds and Dobermans as my first breeds. It didn't take a long time and my passion and big love went definitely to bull-type terriers, especially American Staffordshire terriers and Bullterriers. In 1987 I established my kennel, De Mandraka, which is registered as the completely first American Staffordshire kennel in ex-Yugoslavia and also one of the firsts in Europe. Also, the two first imported American Staffordshire terrier females to Czechoslovakia were from my kennel. In the early age of this breed in our area were dogs from my kennel all over Europe helping improve the breed. Since 2008 I started to breed Boston terriers also. I bred many international champions, national champions, club, and specialty winners, also world and European winners as well. I became a judge in 1991, actually, I m an all-around FCI judge. In 90ties I was president of the first American Staffordshire terrier and Bullterrier Kennel Club in Serbia. For many years I was a member of the presidium in the Serbian Kennel Club. Nowadays I´m the president of the KD Vojvodina cynology club, which organizes international, national, club, and specialty shows every year.
I´ve been involved in cynology since 1972. I have bred various breeds of dogs. My first purebred dog was the Miniature Pinscher. I bred Schnauzers for more than 20 years. Currently, I own Mudi and Central Asian Shepherd breeds. I'm an international all-round judge. I judged various shows, including European and World dog shows in many countries. I'm active in cynology in several positions, such as the chairman of the breeders' club and as a member of the board of the cynological board of the Slovak Hunting Association.
My cynological beginnings date back to the 90ties when I completely fell in love with the Nordic breeds. At first, as a visitor, I participated in the sled dog races, where I admired these dogs until, one day, I brought home my own Alaskan Malamute puppy. Since then, Malamutes have been a part of my life, and our whole family has fallen in love with them.
Our FCI kennel, "MIDNIGHT SUNRISE," was established in 2001, and many international or national champions, as well as dogs actively working in sleds, come from here. However, we are proud of all our puppies, who have brought happiness and joy to every family they live in.
I´ve been an FCI judge since 2014, and the first breed I started judging was the Alaskan Malamute. I´m an international judge for the V FCI group, Slovak national breeds, and Junior handling. I´ve judged in several European countries, and it´s always a great honor to judge every dog in the show ring.
Since 2005, I´ve been a member of the committee of the Slovak Club of Nordic and Japanese breeds, and I´m actively taking part in organizing club events. Since 2021, I have been a judge for the sled dog performance tests. I´m a member of the committee for breeding and health within Slovak cynology, and I´m also a member of the supervisory board of the Union of Cynological Clubs (UKK).
In my life, I always had an eye for the animal world, especially for dogs, and they were my companions from an early age. Over the years, I was lucky to meet my wife Paola, with whom I share a love for animals, which we passed on to our daughter Viviana. I've been breeding medium and toy Poodles since 1982 and 1990 under the FCI kennel "Osmanthus." The passion for this breed has occupied much of our free time. When I retire at the end of 2014, I can dedicate more time to my passions: dogs and photography. We´ve bred for quality, not quantity, producing one or two litters a year. Now even less, but despite this, we produced World Winners in 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2011, 2012 and European Winners in in: 1990, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2012 a 2022. We bred many Italian and international champions, champions from almost all European countries, Scandinavia, Russia, Australia, Canada, Israel, USA, and South America. Among the most prestigious: in 1990 Reserve BIS in Montecarlo and Austria BIS in Dorbirn, RBIS in Tulln Bundessiger, Best of Junior Group 9 at the World Show in Valencia 1992, Second BOG at the World Show in Brussels 1995, in Germany BIS in Offenburg 2007 and Friedrichshafen 2009, BOB at the Melbourne Royal show in 2014, 2015, Second Best Breeder’s group at the 2011 Paris World Show, Best in Show at the Champion of Champions in Lithuania in 2012, Best In Show at the Jubilee of The Club Cani Compagnia, Toy Breeds Club in 2013. In the country that owns the breed, my Poodles won important awards for Italian breeding: Best in Show at the National D'Elevage of the Club du Caniche de France in 1988 & 2008, Best in Show at the French Championship in Paris in 1995, European Winner and BOS in 2003, World Winner and BOB in 2011, European Winner and BOB in 2022. The champions “Osmanthus Noel Chance,” “Osmanthus Essence,” and “Osmanthus Allure Sensuelle” represent our fifth generation of World and European winners. A goal achieved by few and a source of pride for the Italian breeding. In these fundamental 41 years, I had the opportunity to know the most important and historic breeders and expert judges in the dog world, whose precious teachings I cherish with esteem and affection. All this increased my passion and enriched my cultural background. In the past, I was the Secretary first. Then, I was the ENCI’s delegate within the “Club Cani Compagnia” (toy breeds club), a member of the technical committee and board member of the Italian Newfoundland Club, a board member of the Varese Group and of the Busto Arsizio delegation. In October 2006, I was approved as an expert judge for the Poodle breed, and then I became an FCI international judge. I was appointed in France by the “Club du Caniche de France” as a trainer judge and for the "Confirmation" for the Poodle breed and by the “Club du Pekinois et du Japonais” for the Pekingese and Japanese Spaniel breed. I'm a trainer Judge in Italy for the Poodle and Czechoslovakian Wolfdog breeds. I'm currently an FCI judge for groups II, IV, V, IX, and X, and for many breeds from FCI groups I, III, and some breeds from VIII, and I'm also a Best In Show judge. In these 17 years, I had the honor of being part of the judge list at the European Dog Show in Geneva in 2013 and Wels 2019, the World Dog Show in Milan in 2015, and Brno 2021, also at the most important international shows and specialties over all Europe, Israel, Scandinavia, Ireland, Canada, Russia, Belarus, Japan, and Australia. I held seminars about the Poodle breed in Italy and abroad. I'm also the author of the book about the Poodle breed published by ENCI and of articles about various breeds for "I Nostri Cani" and other specialized magazines.
I am István Orcsik, international all round judge from Serbia. Already when I was a child the St. Bernard dog grew close to my heart and there was no doubt that one day I would became breeder of St. Bernard dogs. It has been like this for last 35 years. In 1996, my kennel was registered in the FCI under the name "von der Borisev". I managed to breed many beautiful dogs and achieved success on the national and international shows.
I am proud of many titles of young and adult champions, but I also had many international champions. In 2000 I won the European winner in Poznan with a beautiful young long-haired dog and in 2004 I won the WUSB winner in Ostrihom with a short- haired champion female! At that time, I also decided to start training as a judge and passed the exams the following year. So far I have judged in many European countries and also in America - in Atlanta. I would like to thank my family and the Serbian Kennel Club for their support. I will try to pass on the maximum of my knowledge at dog shows in the future.
"The world of dogs" fascinated me since childhood. My first dog was a smooth-haired Dachshund, and later I owned an English Springer Spaniel, an Alpine Dachsbracke, and a Slovakian Hound. I´ve been a breeder of Dachshunds since 1992, under the FCI kennel "Arvin dvor." As a veterinarian, I was always in contact with animals. In cynology, I joined the club activities of several breeders clubs as a breeding advisor and as a judge for the performance and exterior of dogs. Currently, I'm the chairman of the MKK Slovakiadog.
I´ve been an FCI judge for the exterior of dogs since 1998. Since 2016, I´ve been a judge for all FCI breeds. I´ve judged all types of shows in many countries, for example, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia, Ukraine, Vietnam.
I judged at WDS Bratislava 2009, WDS Budapest 2013, EDS Brno 2014, EDS Brussels 2016, EDS Kyiv 2017, WDS Leipzig 2017, WDS Amsterdam 2018, EDS Warsaw 2018, WDS Brno 2021, EDS Budapest 2021, WDS Zagreb 2024.
As an FCI international all-round judge, I was honored to judge multiple times at the World and European Dog Shows. My love for dogs also affected my decision to become a veterinary doctor. I've had fantastic dogs by my side all my life, and they've always been my best friends. I experienced unforgettable moments of joy and happiness with them.
On August 17th, 1975, my FCI kennel, "z Tomky," was founded. My beginnings were connected with my favorite breed, the Boxers. My big dream became a reality in the late 80s, and finally, the beautiful breed of Dobermann proudly walked by my side. We bred many international champions and champions of different countries. But for me, the most important and beautiful feeling is that puppies from us are making happy and better lives of many people.
Currently, I am a member of the Presidium of the Slovak Kennel Club, the chairman of the board of judges in SKJ, the vice-president of the Union of Kennel Clubs, a delegate of the SKJ in the FCI judges commission, and the president of the Slovak Dobermann Club.
A breeder, a judge, Kennel Magic Sonet (FCI) Established kennel Magic Sonet in 1993. Obtained judge license in 1998. Current President of The Shar Pei Club of Slovakia. Current President of the European Federation of Shar Pei Clubs. Former President of the Club of Moloss Breeders and Dogo Argentino. 2015 - The Silver Medal of Honor from SK Kennel Union for breeding. 2018 Silver Medal for development of Slovak cynology in the breeder category. 2023 Silver Medal of Honor in the judging category. Leading member of organizing committees of educational events for breeders – symposia, seminars. Conducted lectures on dog quality of life, health, breeding responsibility, and Shar Pei standard. Author of several professional articles about dog health, nutrition, ethical breeding principles. Author of the campaign "Dog is for life, not for business," provided under Slovak Kennel Union (SKJ) with professional information for dog owners and breeders. Chairman of the Breeding Committee of “Únia kynologických klubov - UKK” and a representative of Slovakia in Breeding Commission of FCI. Secretary in Breeding commission of FCI. Founder of Breeding Campus; Established and nurtured the Breeding Campus platform, a comprehensive resource hub for professionals. This platform facilitates collaboration with experts across various fields, with a special focus on breeding-related topics. Expertise Creator: Pioneered expertise in canine health, pharmacology, and the efficacy of medications and nutraceuticals. My first dog was a Dalmatian, and I remain a big fan of this breed. But as a breeder, I have been loyal to Shar Pei since I got my first female puppy more than 30 years ago. They have a permanent place in our house. I breed with strict focus on health and good exterior. I have extensive experience as a breeder, a judge, and an exhibitor, so I can see all aspects of the show. International (CACIB) shows in countries: Slovakia, Czech Republic, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, Netherlands, Finland, Belgium. I have judged large specialty shows in various countries, international, national shows across Europe, 2 European shows, and 3 World dog shows. In my private life, I work as a marketing director. I enjoy gardening, DIY, photography, and reading non-fiction books. But I prefer to spend time in my garden with my beloved dogs.
I came to the world of cynology relatively late, as the first dog in our family was allowed only when I was 17 years old. It was a Cavalier and was one of the first representatives of the breed in Slovakia. However, he had a uncorrect bite, so he was disqualified from shows and breeding. But he made Cavaliers my lifelong love and companions for life. The first litter was born 13 years later, in 1998. We have bred several champions and international champions. As a child, I grew up with German Shepherds at my grandparents' house and when the time was right, we decided to get a larger dog like the Cavaliers to our household. The choice fell on the Czech national breed - the Bohemian Shepherd dog and it turned out to be a very correct and happy decision. The Bohemian Shepherd Dog and Cavaliers created a wonderful community at our home. I successfully passed the judge exams in 2005 and in 2006 I judged two breeds at my first show – Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and King Charles Spaniel. I expanded my approvals for other breeds from FCI Group IX. In addition to Slovakia, I have judged in the Czech Republic, Denmark, Poland, Finland, and Great Britain. I'm also involved in club activities, in the Slovak Cavalier and King Charles Spaniel Club I'm the president, a long-time breeding advisor, and organizer of the club shows.
I've been involved with the dogs since my childhood. My first breed was a Great Dane. But my real passion became the English Bulldogs. By breeding them I went through all the joys and difficulties of the breeder's life. I've been involved in breeding for more than 30 years and during this time in my kennel "Lav April " there were born dogs that took part in the most prestigious shows over the world and Europe. They achieved the highest titles as World Winner and European Winner. A few years ago I moved to Slovenija and now together with my husband, Stefan Sinko, I keep on doing the same job as a co-owner in our kennel "JUBILEE". Currently, we have a few dogs of Chihuahua breed, living in our kennel as well. We brought from Mexico a few dogs of very high quality who have just started their show career and gained first titles. I became an FCI judge nearly 30 years ago. Since then I´ve been judging a lot and learning new breeds. I'm always interested in what other people breed and judging gives me the unique experience to share my passion with other dog lovers. I judged the most prestigious shows all over the world. I judged my beloved breed, the English Bulldogs at the World Dog Show and the European Dog Show as well.
I started with breeding and showing Bulldogs in 1979. In the same year, the “JUBILEE” English Bulldog kennel was established and since then many national and international champion dogs have been raised in this kennel including FCI European and World Winner Bulldogs. I owned and bred some other breeds for example Airedale Terrier, Basset hounds, Dogo Argentino, and Great Danes. I´ve been a judge since 1986 and I judged on all continents in over 110 countries of the world. For example, in 2004 I judged at the famous CRUFTS Show in the UK, the national breed - Bulldog, with 210 entries. In 2006 I judged also the famous EUKANUBA World Challenge Show in the USA. In 2024 in my own country, Slovenia, I judged the Best in Show at the FCI European Dog Show. From 1992 to 1997 I was the first democratically elected president of the Slovenian Kennel Club, after the independence foundation president of the Slovenian Molosser Club, and also Slovenian Terrier Club. I'm a member of the FCI Show and Judges Committee and also the vice president of the FCI Judges Committee. From 2019 until 2022 I served 2nd Term as President of the Slovenian Kennel Club. Currently, I'm an honorary president and a member of several Clubs.
Since childhood, I had a strong bond with all animals and, of course, with dogs the most. My first Boxer accompanied my steps since 1983, and my first litter of this great breed was born in my kennel on January 26, 1985. In 1991, I became a national and later an international FCI judge for the exterior of dogs. During my active breeding career in the FCI kennel “Edda” and later “Fender Edda,” I bred thirteen generations of dogs since my founder female. Let the others judge about how successful they were. Next to Boxers, we bred Chihuahuas, and over 40 years of life in cynology, we had several breeds of dogs.
In the Slovak Boxer Club, I was secretary and president for several election periods. The club, despite not having a large number of members, was able to organize the IPO World Boxer Championship three times, the FH World Boxer Championship once, and two times the ATIBOX World Boxer Show.
Currently, I´m the president of the ÚKK and a member of the presidium of the SKJ.
Even in my professional life, I´m actively involved in cynology.
Since 1990, I´ve been the publisher of the firstly printed, currently online, specialized magazine “Kynologická Revue.”
I judged in several European countries, including the World Dog Show and the ATIBOX World Show.
I‘m looking forward to seeing the exhibitors and their dogs that I will have the honor to judge.
I was born and raised in Novi Sad, Yugoslavia, but since 2000 I´ve been living in Budapest, Hungary. I run a dental clinic in Budapest, where I work as a specialist in Periodontology and oral medicine.
Ever since my first Afghan hound in 1986, I´ve been very passionate about the beauty, character, speed, and power of all sighthound breeds. I´ve been breeding Afghan hounds for 15 years and I had 13 litters under the kennel name “Ben Ben’s”.
25 years ago I discovered a very special breed – Sloughi. I found the breed to be perfect for me. Since then, I´ve been actively showing the breed on dog shows and participating with my Sloughies in the lure coursing.
My judging career began in 1991 when I became a judge for all breeds in FCI group 10. I completed exams for FCI groups 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10. In 2020 I was approved to judge BIS, and in 2003 I also became a judge for Lure Coursing.
Finally, in 2017 I became a member of the Board of Judges Association of the Hungarian Kennel Club and in 2022 I was re-elected for the next 5 years - until 2027. Judging assignments have taken me to many prestigious shows around the world. I judged at national and international shows, Royal (Adelaide and Melbourne) and national specialty show in Australia, European dog show, World dog show, BIS at famous Orlando Cluster shows in the USA, European Lure coursing championships, and club specialties in more than 35 countries across Europe, Australia, Asia, and North America. I‘m actively taking part in education programs for dog shows and Lure coursing judges in the Hungarian kennel club and abroad, including presenting at club seminars.
Apart from my native Serbian language, I am fluent in Hungarian, German, and English.
As a 14-year-old kid, I wished for my first dog from my parents. It was in 1989 and I proudly brought home my dream puppy. It was an Irish Terrier, “Kendy Angre CS”. More than 30 years have passed since then and I'm still loyal to this breed. For a while, I also owned a wire-haired miniature Dachshunds, and from this breed, I bred 2 litters. The “Ponny Express” kennel was established in 1997. I´ve bred several international champions, national champions, club winners, and World Winner 2024. With my dog “Sparing Partner Tavari,” I won the title of European Winner in 2003. In the SKCHTaF competition, I'm the holder of trophies for TOP IRISH TERRIER 2001 - 2009, 2011 - 2014, 2016 and 2021. For my breeding activities and contribution to the breed, I was awarded the SKJ medal, which I greatly appreciate. All the dogs that I owned and some of my offsprings with their owners successfully passed the working exams for hunting performance - SV, FD, FSMP, BZH, SD. Dogs from my breeding have also had success in agility. I have to mention the multiple Slovak champion and TOP AGILITY champion in the large category, “Courantyne Ponny Express”. The dog “Corantijn Ponny Express” successfully competed in the Czech Republic. Since 2004 I have been a national judge for the exterior of dogs, later an international FCI judge for groups III and IV, some breeds from group IX, NON FCI terriers, and Junior Handling. I had the honor to judge in many European countries and Scandinavia, as well as in St. Petersburg, Russia. I speak 4 languages. I have been a member of the SKCHTaF Club, since 1991. Currently, I'm the secretary of the SKCHTaF Club. I studied at the High School in Ivanka pri Dunaji and later at the University of Applied Sciences in Nitra, majoring in hippology. Besides dogs, horses are my huge passion
My family always had dogs, but not always with a pedigree. In 1978, I bought my first dog with a pedigree, an Afghan Hound female, "AIDU Zlatý šíp", with which I started participating at shows. I also met my husband at the show, who also had Afghan Hounds, and he already had an FCI-registered kennel, "GANDAMAK." Since 1980, my husband Vlastislav and I have been breeding Afghan Hounds until today, and we have bred many successful dogs of this breed. Our breedings are still successful at shows, where they won many high awards and titles, such as World and European winners. We´ve bred many international and national champions. Our dogs are also active in coursing, winning the highest awards.
We also bred Deerhounds for a very short time. In 1980, we brought the first Deerhound female. At the moment, we also have Whippets, but I remained loyal to Greyhounds.
I´ve been an international FCI judge for Greyhounds since 1986. I´m an international judge for FCI groups VII., IX., X., and some breeds from the FCI groups I., V., and VI., unrecognized breeds, and for Junior Handling. I judged many international and club shows in almost all European countries, Australia, and South Africa. I was also honored to judge at the World and European Dog Show.
Since 1989, I´ve been active as a committee member of the Slovak Greyhound Club. The time spent with our Greyhounds is beautiful.
