Judges

Michael Forte (IRL)

I am looking forward to visiting your lovely country and to seeing the Bernese of course.

I have grown up with dogs since my family had Cockers, rough collies, and German Shepard's and my first dog was a Cairn. I have had and showed, Bobtails, Tibetan Spaniels, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, and nearly 30 years ago I introduced Bernese Mountain Dogs Into Ireland, I bred the first champions and I am the vice President of the Club that I have started many years ago.

I have judged the breed in most European countries and also in Australia, New Zealand, and I am the FCI all breeds judge.

Istvanne Juhasz (H)

My name is Aniko Istvanne Juhasz.

I live in the western part of Hungary, in Zalaegerszeg. I was born in 1967 and I am an entrepreneur.

My little family consists of my husband and my daughter, our big family however are dogs - Berners and two Cockers.

I have been a Bernese Mountain Dog judge for 18 years. Our first litter was in 1992. Our Kennel is called "Zalaparti - Berni". We breed healthy and beautiful Berners with good characters. We have bred many champions in different countries and we also have European and word champions. We are very proud of our dogs because they bring us a lot of joy and through them we have met many new friends around the world.

I have been a judge since 1996 and am a specialist for Bernese Mountain Dogs, however, I also judge 2nd and 5th FCI Groups. I have judged in many different countries but this is my first time in Slovenia. I am very excited your Club invited me for it's special show. I wish you a lot of dogs and a successful show.