This program is to sanction judges’ education seminars, create and disseminate seminar materials and train presenters.
Anne Catterson has been part of the dog show world since the 1980s, first breeding and exhibiting Boston Terriers, then adding Brussel Griffons to the household. She has bred dozens of champions under the Bobcat prefix, always owner-handled by Anne or her son, Paul Catterson, who is now a highly regarded professional handler. Anne has been an AKC judge since 1999. She is currently approved to judge the Non-Sporting group, several Toy breeds, Australian Shepherds, Junior Showmanship and Best In Show.
In addition to heading the Judges Education program, Anne serves as Vice President of ABGA. She is also editor and publisher of the ABGA Bulletin, the parent club’s publication. For many years, she was the Brussels Griffon breed columnist for the AKC Gazette. Her articles about
Anne Catterson has been part of the dog show world since the 1980s, first breeding and exhibiting Boston Terriers, then adding Brussel Griffons to the household. She has bred dozens of champions under the Bobcat prefix, always owner-handled by Anne or her son, Paul Catterson, who is now a highly regarded professional handler. Anne has been an AKC judge since 1999. She is currently approved to judge the Non-Sporting group, several Toy breeds, Australian Shepherds, Junior Showmanship and Best In Show.
In addition to heading the Judges Education program, Anne serves as Vice President of ABGA. She is also editor and publisher of the ABGA Bulletin, the parent club’s publication. For many years, she was the Brussels Griffon breed columnist for the AKC Gazette. Her articles about Brussels Griffons have been published in Top Notch Toy and Dog News.
She is currently President and show chair of Hot Springs National Park Kennel Club and Show Chair for the United States Australian Shepherd Association National Specialty.
Anne lives with her husband in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.
Anne Catterson
AKC Judge #17478
(501) 204-4105
Brussels Griffons have been published in Top Notch Toy and Dog News.
She is currently President and show chair of Hot Springs National Park Kennel Club and Show Chair for the United States Australian Shepherd Association National Specialty.
Anne lives with her husband in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.
Anne Catterson
AKC Judge #17478
(501) 204-4105
ABGA Mentor Criteria
*Continuous 10 year membership in ABGA
*12 years experience in both breeding, exhibiting /or judging Brussels Griffon in conformation
*Personally bred and raised five or more litters of Brussels Griffons on applicant’s premises
*Personally have bred 10 or more Brussels Griffon Champions from litters whelped on applicant’s premises (whether or not owned or handled by applicant at time of Championship)
*Completed 2 Brussels Griffon judging assignments at AKC sanctioned matches, sweepstakes, futurities and/or non-regular classes.
*Viewed the Brussels Griffon AKC video
*Attended the ABGA Judges Education Seminar at the National (not roving) .
If an applicant does not meet all criteria above or is denied by the ABGA Board of Directors, one year must elapse from the Board date before submitting another application. Submission of this application does not guarantee approval.
Contact a member of ABGA Judges Education committee for application.