About me:
I got my first Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in 1988 and began showing under the Ardgrove affix in the early 90’s. I have made up 12 Irish Champions and one of my dogs has become a USA and CKCSC Champion. I judge all breeds in group 9 and also breeds in group 2,3,5 and 10 under FCI.
I have judged Cavaliers many times in my own country along with numerous other breeds. I have judged 6 Cavalier club shows in the United States. I have also judged the Cavalier club show in Denmark on two occasions and am contracted to judge there again in 2025. I have judged in Estonia on four occasions which included two club shows. I have also judged in Sweden, Finland and France. In 2024 I had the privilege to judge Cavalier club shows in New Zealand and Australia along with a West Highland White terrier club show and breeds at an All-breed show. I have also judged Open shows in the UK.
Both I and my wife have been involved in the Irish Cavalier Club for over 25 years. I have held the position of both Secretary and Treasurer and I am currently the Chairman of the Irish Cavalier Club. I also represent the Cavalier Club at the National Executive Committee of the Irish Kennel Club.
