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 Robin Remondi wins the award for Best Owner-Handler, presented by Jere Marder. |
Best Owner-Handler
Robin Remondi
Robin presents her German Shorthaired Pointers to perfection. She primarily shows in her home state of California. Robin is a top competitor in the Sporting Group and is well respected by her peers. Her charges are presented to their best advantage on every occasion.
Outstanding Breeder
Debbie Butt
Sporting Field Whippets & Border Collies
Debbie’s breeding program has produced numerous National Specialty winners as well as multiple Group and Best in Show-winning dogs. Her Sporting Field Whippets are distinctive in type and easily recognized. In recent years Debbie has also bred top-winning Border Collies that have achieved multiple Group and Best in Show records.
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Dorothy Macdonald wins the award for Judge of the Year. |
Judge of the Year
Dorothy Macdonald
Dorothy judges both conformation and field trials. Her passion for dogs is infectious. Dorothy’s willingness to teach at countless AKC Institutes and other educational events has inspired and helped many judges to learn about individual breeds and purebred dogs in general.
Show of the Year
Montgomery County Kennel Club
This show boasts an extraordinarily beautiful venue and a highly respected panel of judges that attracts exhibitors from far and wide. Unloading is easy and grooming available by each ornately decorated ring. A luncheon is provided for all.
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Bruce Schultz, Winkie award winner for Best Professional Handler, and his wife, Tara Schultz. |
Best Professional Handler
Bruce F. Schultz
Highly competitive, presenting top dogs in many breeds and varieties all over the country, Bruce always gets a top performance from his charges. A mentor to many fellow handlers, Bruce’s good humor and concern for his friends both human and canine is well known.