I'm a journalist who has always owned, trained and raised dogs, ever since chidhood, when a Wire Fox Terrier saved me from depression and grief over the death of my mother. Now, as a renowned breeder and dog show judge, my assignments take me all over the world. Last year I judged in Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Russia, England and Canada in addition to the US. I've been invited to judge in Argentina, Taiwan, Germany, France, Holland, Italy, Australia and other appointments I was too busy to accept.