THE BOXER
CINDY MEYER I live in Cherry, Illinois. I showed my first dog, a German Shepherd, in 1958. I have been involved in the dog show world ever since. I was first exposed to Boxers in 1961 when I went to work for Larry Downey. While I was with Larry he showed Boxers for Salgray Kennels, including Ch. Salgray’s Fashion Plate. When I married my in laws had been breeding Boxers for many years under the My ken- nel name, so I became involved in breeding, raising and show- ing their dogs. As handlers my husband and I showed many Boxers, including some group and Best in Show winners. After more than 30 years as a professional handler I retired from handling in 1999 to start judging. I have judged both the American Boxer Club National and the Canadian Boxer Club National. I am now approved for five groups, Working, Terri- er, Toy, Non Sporting, Herding and a couple of hound breeds. SHARON STECKLER
I finished many Boxers out of my breeding with the Ber-Beu’s prefix and with my wife, Terry, under the Dante’s prefix. I became a professional handler in 1978 and finished many Box- ers until the end of 1993. I showed other breeds in Working, Hound, Sporting, Toy and Non-Sporting. However, my heart and devotion has always been with Boxers. I started judging in 1997 and have judged the American Boxer club national three times, American Boxer club regional; American Boxer club top 20; Boxer nationals in Mexico; Boxer nationals in Canada; Boxer national in Argentina; national and specialties in Brazil; as well as many specialties throughout the United States. Throughout the US, I have judged specialties in other breeds, all breed and rare breed shows. I currently judge the Sporting, Hound and Working groups as well as Juniors and Best in Show. ANN GILBERT
I live in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. I am currently still working for the Department of Corrections, Probation and Parole in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I also enjoy reading and traveling (mostly to dog shows). I have had Boxers in my life for over 50 years now. I started showing dogs in the early 70s. I
I live in Texas in the greater Houston area. I am the executive director of a non- profit organization providing free legal sI started “in dogs” in 1969, with a Maltese puppy I fell in love with in a mall pet shop. I began showing dogs in 1989, with my home-bred Boxer, Ch. Ronard’s Kaiser
became a provisional judge in 2008 and obtained by perma- nent status as a judge in 2009. My late husband, Herb, and I began breeding Boxers nearly 48 years ago under the kennel name SARKEL. When it came time for a family dog the Boxer was the only consideration. To date over 31 champions have been presented to the fancy from our breeding program. I was a regular contributor to the Boxer Review in the mid 80s and early 90s and I have written two fictional books sharing my love and experience with the breed. I am an active mem- ber of the Boxer Club of Oklahoma and American Boxer Club, spending countless hours helping to promote our fabulous breed. In the future I hope to continue my dedication to our breed both in and outside the ring. Prior judging assignments include the Dallas Boxer Club Specialty, the Boomer Boxer Club Specialty, the Pikes Peak Boxer Club, the Cedar Valley Boxer Club, the Orange Coast Boxer Club, the Boxer Club of Arizona, the East Bay Boxer Club, the Allegheny Boxer Club and the Middlesex Boxer Club as well as assignments in New Zealand and Ireland. It has been both challenging and thrill- ing and perhaps the greatest honor to date was judging dogs at the 2013 ABC National. It was a breeder’s dream come true, to be in a ring surrounded by some of the very best of our breed. It has been a grand ride since I first sat in that 1967 Mustang with a Boxer puppy curled in my lap as Herb drove us home to those beautiful Colorado mountains.
Marshal. In 2006, I began judging Boxers, and now judge Boxers, Rottweilers, Great Danes, Doberman Pinschers and all-breed junior showmanship.
ALBERTO BERRIOS
I live in Acworth, Georgia. I am a retired Civil Engineer after 30 years working in Construction Management for the Corps of Engineers. I now enjoy retirement with my wife, Terry and enjoy watching sports. I have been in dogs for over 40 years, first as a limited breeder, then 16 years as a professional handler
and as a judge since 1997. I have been involved in show dogs since 1970 when I started breeding and showing Boxers.
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