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ABRA Approved Judges

Terry Aguas ABRA Judge Southern California Email Hard Knock Bullies Also approved by WBA Owned and involved with American Bulldogs since 1992 Enthusiast in Working events such as protection and weightpull Show Host Actively Campaigning against Breed Specific Legislation Founder of HKB Camp Socal Bully Nation (AB and APBT) Co Founder

Ray Barrera Jr., ABRA judge Chicago, IL. Email Phone# 708-845-2675 Current ABNA, EKC, ARF Conformation Judge, Owner of Irondog International, ID & IDWP Judge, Owner & Breeder of Multiple Sanction Conformation Champions & Finished Catch Dogs www.BarreraAmericanBulldogs.com Health Screened, Temperament, Protection & Catch tested American Bulldogs. Participant in Protection Tournaments & Currently Working towards Weight Pull competitions with the UPF as well as UPF Apprentice. as President of the Windy~City Bullies (Chicago) I have helped to Title, Health Screen, Temperament, Protection, Irondog test & Champion 11 club members dogs thru our Obedience & Working Seminars. Host of the “Battle of the Bulls” since 2005 along with multiple Working events Weekends in the Chicago area. My greatest Accomplishment would be Producing my 1st Generation Multiple sanction Ch.Barrera’s Ghost CGC, CD1, WB1, GDT, IDT3®, OFA GOOD, GTT1, GTT2 My Goal is to keep the Working traits of the American Bulldog alive & Functional.

Louis Battista, ABRA JUDGE since 2007 Ohio, USA Email Bessant's Bulldogs Home-330-693-5156 Cell-330-546-4853 Also approved by the BBC as a senior judge and breed inspector and the NKC for the AB's and APBT's and breed inspector Judged the Buckeye Bulldog bash, July 21/22, 2007 have owned and showed American Bulldogs since 1995 but had my first one in 1982 by mistake LOL can you figure that one out. I have traveled the U.S looking at bulldogs in my spare time mainly down south and i have had a many lines of dogs through here in past time.I operate a small kennel of Standard working dogs called Strike Force AB's. I have Judged many shows over the years and had a great time at all of them .I have produced champions and a few grands in my time and some wheight pull titles also.I have also titled a dog myself in Iron Dog and i have dogs catching in the wild i produced. I am really into genetics of the inbreeding side and line breeding it just amazes me. I have worked many dogs in the woods in Ohio on varmint and do some protection work also and some weight pulling.I created the American Bulldog Boot Camp Board.

Danny Bessant ABRA JUDGE since 2006 Detroit, Michigan Email Bessant's Bulldogs (313)215-8109 Also Approved by APA Weight Pull Trainer Judged the Danish Show, August 19/20, 2006

Daniel Burghardt ABRA JUDGE since 2005 L'ecole St. Michel de Livet France Email Spirit of Hermann Judged Danish Show April 22, 2006 Also Approved by EABC French American Bulldog Club member Trainer Championed his first AB, Bulldog City's Gypsy (Hermann) Apprenticed under Eric Rowe in Ockenheim Germany September 11, 2005 Judged the Danish Show, August 19/20, 2006

Ralph Citarella, ABRA Judge since 2007 USA Judged NABC's Fall Brawl in NJ, Sept 20, 2007

Erin Eckles ABRA Judge since 2006 USA Email NKC Judge Judged NABC's Summer Show in CT, August 20, 2006

Dave Farneti, ABRA Judge New Jersey USA Judged NABC's Fall Brawl in NJ, Sept. 30, 2007

Dave Frager ABRA Judge New Jersey USA Email Wildline American Bulldogs Apprenticed under Keith O'Sullivan in NJ May 21, 2006 Apprenticed under Ken German in NJ May 20, 2006 Co-founder of "North American Bulldog Club" ABRA Show Co-Ordinator - 201-321-4235 ABRA Show Host NKC Show Host - Bulldoggerfest Owner of NKC Champions Wildline's Sweet Jasmine & ABRA's First North American JR CH Wildline's Chunky Lover of HDK Judged NABC's Summer Show in CT, August 19, 2006

Ken German ABRA JUDGE since 2005 ABA Senior Judge ABNA Senior Judge Former ABNA Representative IWABC Vice President Have owned and been involved with American Bulldogs since 1994 Judged NABC's Beast of the East in NJ, May 20 Adults, May 21 Puppies, 2006

Dirk Gerold ABRA JUDGE since 2005 TEST JUDGE since 2006 Siegelsbach, Germany Email Redwoods American Bulldogs Also Approved by NKC Dirk's dogs have been trained and shown to ScH BH by Dirk, his two studs were also trained and shown to SchH1 "Alpha" and Dirk are about to do the SchH2 next spring. Additionally "Wanda" and Dirk passed the endurance test two years ago. In our dog sportsclub I do the decoy work for four years and I also did this work in several tests under rules of southwest German sportsdog club. Beside this, Dirk and his wife are running the puppy group in their club. Judged NABC's Bulldoggerfest, September 30, October 1st 2006, also Indian Summer Show, Germany Oct. 5/6 2007

Marc Godinez ABRA JUDGE since 2006 Omaha NE Email Iron Heads American Bulldogs Owned and involved with American Bulldogs for 15 years "Retired" K-9 Police Officer Civilian and Military trained Protection Dog Trainer- All Breed Basic/Advanced Obedience- All Breed Campaigning against Breed Specific Legislation Currently in the process of founding Central Midwest Bulldogger Club. Located in Omaha,NE 402-933-6249 Always learning! Never compromising!

David Hannah ABRA JUDGE since 2006 California Email Involved in AB's since 1994! Has been and still is a senior judge with just about all of the major AB organizations (ABA, NKC, ABNA and EABC) and is now proud to be part of this one (ABRA). Retired one of his own dogs as a Grand Champion in the ring and is proud to say that he is blessed to have many of the judges on the circuit apprentice under him in the past. Founding member of the WABA and is proud to see that it is still going strong. Have worn many "hats" within the WABA and worked very hard to gain the respect of his peers within it. Titled two of his own dogs to WABA working titles and had a hand in training 3 others to OB1's and BST/WST's. Played a major role in seeing some "other" breeds to schutzhund titles . Judge and a helper for the WABA and looking forward to getting his feet "wet" again.

Rich Harris ABRA JUDGE since 2006 California Email Owner of Old School Bullies Has been involved with the American Bulldog since 1998. Started off with the hybrid type and transitioned to the classic type. Has shown and produced conformation champions. Currently looking to establish a bulldog club for Central California.

Frank Huybregts ABRA JUDGE TEST JUDGE since 2006 Email President of the ABBC Holland since 1996. Host of 13 very successful shows and working events. Frank has been grandfathered in because we have first hand knowledge of his capabilitities.

Greg Karasek ABRA JUDGE since 2005 Ohio USA Email 440-548-2808 "Awesome" Dog Kennel Also approved by: ABA and NKC International Judge having judged in Germany and England President: Working American Bulldog Weight Pulling Association Also approved weight pulling judge by: ABA, NKC and ABNA Advisory Board member: WABA, NKC and UCDA as well as, UCDA inspector. President: Great Lakes American Bulldog Club Greg has hosted several of the most successful and memorable shows in the history of the American Bulldog including the 2000 ABA National as well as, several successful working seminars. Greg has owned American Bulldogs for over 12 years and is a breeder and/or owner of several Champions, Grand Champions and Supreme Grand Champions. He holds the honor of owning the first ABA Grand Champion. He is a breeder/owner of hip certified, temperament tested American Bulldogs all of which are working titled American Bulldogs. Greg also has American Bulldogs titled in rare breed organizations such as FORB and ARBA. Greg was named Bulldogger of the year in 2001. Judged Indian Summer Show, Germany Oct. 5/6 2007

Matt Karasek ABRA JUDGE since 2006 Ohio USA Email Matt grew up owning, working, showing and loving American Bulldogs! The Karasek family got their fist bulldog in 1993 when Matt was only 12 years old and he was hooked from the first day! Since that time Matt has taken several bulldogs to conformation championships and working titles, including weight pull, catch work and protection. Matts' own very special American Bulldog, Gr. Ch. Lexus was phenomenal; mostly due to Matt's hard work and dedication. Although Lexus is gone now she still remains one of the most titled American Bulldogs in history and it was Matt that accomplished that. Because of his dedication and outstanding accomplishments Matt was named Bulldogger of the Year in 2000. Matt is a conformation judge for the NKC, ABNA, BBC and ABRA and is still handling and working American Bulldogs today. He is pictured here showing Eric Davis' Nemo at the NKC National in July of '06 and winning the National Class!

Douglas D. Kennedy III, ABRA JUDGE since 2007 Michigan, USA I've been breeding and protection training american bulldogs for 17 years ...My life is Bulldogs period... Ask me about any of the old time greats and I can tell ya all about them...Ive seen them all ... I won my first rare breed show with 2 american bulldogs I bred in 1991 Cobo hall Rare breed show Detroit, Mi... One of the dogs Kennedys Lucky went on to champion out in a 4 shows shortly thereafter... Our dogs are foundation stock for many European and american breeders and have won shows in every possible location of the globe Email Kennedy's American Bulldogs

Michael Klein ABRA JUDGE since 2005 Schmelz, Saarland, Germany Email Crazy Bull's American Bulldogs Kennel Judged German Show June 3/4, 2006 Also Approved by ABNA and EABC

Jerry Lesit, ABRA Judge Ohio, USA Email

Jose Lopez ABRA JUDGE since 2006 Seneca, South Carolina USA Email MANSTOPPERS Also approved by: ABNA, ABA and ARF Former ABNA Representative Show Host Protection Dog Trainer, trained and titled Hannah to a BST Irondog Judge

Tony Mancera ABRA JUDGE since 2005 Sterling, Illinois USA Email Mancera's American Bulldogs Kennel Also approved by: ABNA Former ABNA Representative Show Host Weight Pull Trainer Protection Dog Trainer ABRA Founder Irondog Judge

Robert Martin ABRA JUDGE since 2005 St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada Email Elevenpeaks American Bulldogs Kennel Also approved by: EABC, ABNA ABNA Representative Therapy dog trainer American Bulldog Rescue Owner/Moderator of the Protection Dog Message Board

Milovan Mrdak ABRA JUDGE since 2006 Beograd, Serbia 381-64-22-61-736 381-63-86-00-153 Judged Lockport show, May 27, 2006 Email FCI Judge

Anke Münker ABRA JUDGE since 2005 TEST JUDGE since 2006 Freudenberg, Nordrein Westfalen, Germany Email White Bulls American Bulldogs Kennel since 1994 Also approved by:ABNA and ABA Schutzhund trainer Show Host Bulldog Club Founder

Lucillano Oliva ABRA JUDGE 916-802-2107 Email

Natalie Oliva ABRA JUDGE Email WorkingABs1@aol.com

Keith O'Sullivan ABRA JUDGE 203-943-2147 Email Judged NABC's Beast of the East May 20 (Puppies), 21 (Adults), 2006 Keith has been involved with the American Bulldog since 1989 and established his training facility, SWK in Connecticut in 1992. He is a renowned, well respected trainer and handler of working titled dogs. Keith is a certified judge and decoy for the Working American Bulldog Association and is also a certified decoy for the Protection Sports Association, North American Protection Dogs and USA SCHUTZHUND. Keith is currently training Ch. Karasek’s Show Girl of C & S Farms, “Vegas” for her WABA BST I & II titles and his own American Bulldog, D-Rock toward PSA titles. Dogs belonging on his training resume are, but not limited to: Supreme Grand Ch. ADK’s Money in the Bank, Ch. ADK’s Taylor Made, Ch. Stonewall’s Rebel and his very own fantastic “Psych”, an American Pitbull Terrier. Keith is also a well sought after, certified conformation judge with the American Bulldog Association, American Bulldog National Alliance, Backwoods Bulldog Club and American Bulldog Registry & Archive. Keith, himself, is not the only thing that is well renowned! So are his protection tournaments! He utilizes every possible scenario and is constantly creating new scenarios to prove the worthiness of protection trained dogs. Keith is always willing to help out and guide any newcomer in the art of protection training.

Theo Rombouts ABRA JUDGE since 2006 Terheijden, Holland Email All Bulldog Saints Apprenticed under Chris Thompson and Michael Klein in Germany, June 3/4, 2006 and Lance and Lesli Rose September 9/10, 2006

Lance Rose ABRA JUDGE since 2005 TEST JUDGE since 2006 Hagersville, Ontario, Canada Email Rebel Rose American Bulldogs Kennel Also approved by: ABNA, EABC and NKC Former ABNA Vice President Show Host American Bulldog Registry and Archives Owner American Bulldog Resources Owner American Bulldog Rescue APA Judge Judged the American-Bulldog-Society SHOW September 9/10, 2006 Judged the NABC Summer Show August 19/20, 2006, 2006

Lesli Rose ABRA JUDGE since 2005 TEST JUDGE since 2006 Hagersville, Ontario, Canada Email Rebel Rose American Bulldogs Kennel Also approved by: ABNA, and NKC Former ABNA Representative Show Host American Bulldog Resources Owner American Bulldog Registry and Archives Owner American Bulldog Rescue Judged the American-Bulldog-Society SHOW September 9/10, 2006 Judged the Showdown In Motown June 24/25, 2006

Eric Rowe ABRA JUDGE since 2005 TEST JUDGE since 2006 Cincinnati, Ohio USA Email Pride Rock American Bulldogs Kennel Protection Dog Trainer, bred and titled many ABs ABNA Representative Also approved by: ABNA, NKC, BBC Show Host including the NKC Nationals and co-host of several successful working seminars Eric's most important contribution is his fight against BSL. Judged 1st ABRA Show in Ockenheim Germany on September 11, 2005

Denise Schmöhl ABRA JUDGE since 2005 Schmelz, Saarland, Germany Email Proud Heroes American Bulldogs Kennel since 1996 Therapy Dog trainer Schutzhund trainer Titled an American Bulldog WABA BST2

Heike Schuster ABRA JUDGE since 2007 Kaiserslautern, Germany Email Heike's stud "White Bandit's Kid a.k.a Oskar" was trained by her on Sch-BH, she also passed with him the endurance test. She works her dogs also in Tracking and Agility. Heike has competed in several marathons. She is also a trainer for long distance runners. Heike apprenticed under Lance and Lesli Rose in Ockenheim Germany in September 2006, Theo Rombouts and Robert Latsha in April 2007 (Spring-Break-Show) in Saarbrücken and under Chris Thompson and Don Matthews in September 2007 (NKC-Nationals) in Limbach Homepage: http://hometown.aol.de/_ht_a/Pfalzbulls/index.html

Nancy Schwarzer born in Luxembourg ABRA Apprentice Judge since 2007 Email Shetan Bulls since 2000. Owned and Involved with the American Bulldog since 2000-2001. She is good show handler and trainer with our dogs in : Obedience , Agility , Drag Sledding, and Schutzhund. We own and bred two champion dogs MALE "Shetan Bulls Icey ABNA champion" - FEMALE "Shetan Bulls Chiccolina ABRA champion. We breed dogs with good stable characters , health (tested HD ED NCL)and good conformation . Our Dogs have MAG - test and ZTP . We also work with "Dog Therapy Work" We have also breed Agility dog "Shetan Bulls Olusa Kenia " and "Shetan Bulls Chiccolina ". Fam . Schwarzer are Founder of the only official Drag sledding - working dog team Netherland .

Alan Scott ABRA JUDGE since 2005 Alabama USA Email Man responsible for the term "Scott dog" NKC, ABNA, ABA Judge

Greg Shipman ABRA JUDGE since 2005 Ohio USA Email Tugnut American Bulldogs Kennel

Marion Silber, ABRA Judge Germany Email

Dan Simonsen ABRA JUDGE since 2005 TEST JUDGE since 2006 Denmark Email Bullslayers American Bulldogs since 1996 Boardmember/President of "American Bulldog Club Denmark" Show Host Founder of the only Danish Weight Pull club APA weight pull judge WP trainer and owner of the first WP titled DK dog Arranger of TT, ED tests for the AB's First ABNA CH titled Danish dog

Aleksandar Stevanovic ABRA JUDGE since 2006 Bethesda, Maryland Email FCI Judge

Mark Stossberg ABRA JUDGE since 2007 Germany Email Butch Cassidy's American Bulldogs Mark Stoßberg does work as a „Diensthundeführer“ (military dogs) for the german army. Did breed the first european ABNA Gr.Ch. Did breed 10 ABNA and 2 ABRA Ch. Did title 7 conformation Ch., two Bulldogs with Sch-H BH, three IronDogs (ABBC NL) and several Survivalists (ABBC NL). Host of Show & working events. All dogs are hip & temperament tested. Apprenticed under Don Matthews, Anke Münker, Eileen Jaworowski, Richard Quinn and Vito Alu.

Evan Strachan - Canada - Apprentice Email American Bulldog owner, Dirty Boy Bulldogs Weight Pull Competitor and Trainer Member of the North American Bulldoggers Club and the North American Bulldoggers Club Canada Show Host American Bulldog Rescue and Relocation Scheduled to apprentice at the Beauty and the Beast Show, May 2007, Showdown in Motown, June 2007 and the Buckeye Bulldog Bash, July 2007

Chris Taylor Apprentice Email American Bulldog owner K9 Unit Helper, Oakland Sheriffs Dept. Protection Trainer/Decoy American Bulldog Rescue and Relocation

Chris Thompson ABRA Judge since 2006 Judged German Show, June 3/4, 2006 WABA Judge/Decoy NKC Judge

Martin Törngren - Sweden - ABRA Judge Email : sft_pain@hotmail.com Webpage: www.blockybulldogs.com Founder and part of the board of the American Bulldog Club Sweden which organises ABRA/APA events in Sweden. Has been involved with the breed since the early 2000. Produced togheter with the rest of the BB crew the 2 time Heart of Dixie winning dog WB 1 Bullheads Martin of Blocky Bulldogs. Owner of the first ABRA champion aswell as the first APA titled dog in Sweden. Co owner of the Blocky Bulldog kennel togheter with Andreas Broqvist and Mårten Svanborg.

Anja Van Baelen Apprentice Belgium Email Big Thunder American Bulldogs Anja owns and bred the 1st Belgian ABNA Champion Anja's dogs are hip tested, ellbow tested, Twister is also tested on shoulders and both dogs are temperament tested (at the AABE).

Freek van den Berg ABRA JUDGE since 2005 TEST JUDGE since 2006 Breda, The Netherlands Email My first involved with the AB was 6years ago. At that time I met Frank Huybregts and he taught me a lot and I became secretary of the ABBC. I have read many books and surfed a lot on the Internet to learn more about the AB and their anatomy. I have spoken to several judges and went to many shows and have hosted them as well. I have judged several shows in Holland and Belgium. I have 2 AB's at the moment, one of them won a lot of prizes in the junior competition. I judge a lot of working events. I'm not a breeder, I think it's for the best interest that I'm neutral to host and judge the events for the ABBC.

Petra van der Ven ABRA JUDGE since 2006 Terheijden, Holland Email All Bulldog Saints Apprenticed under Chris Thompson and Michael Klein in Germany, June 3/4, 2006 and Lance and Lesli Rose September 9/10, 2006

Hans Vos Apprentice The Netherlands Email Best Friends Bulldogs Founder of the Dutch American Bulldog Federation

Chris Wells ABRA Judge since 2006 USA Email APA Judge and Secretary ABNA Rep and Judge

Kevin Wiegand ABRA Judge Illinois, USAUSA Email

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