Judge Information
Judge Name: John Constantine-Amodei
Location: Pennsylvania, USA
Kennel Name:
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Types of Shows: Conformation
Type of Breeds Boston Terrier,Griffon (Brussels),Schnauzer (Miniature)
   
Biography
John first became involved in dogs when he was a teenager in the 1970's, working several dogs through to their Obedience titles. In 1979, John purchased his first Miniature Schnauzer. During the 1980's he apprenticed under Schnauzer handlers Sue Baines and Jackie Hicks (Irrenhaus). During that time, he developed his Schnauzer line based on the Irrenhaus dogs. John developed his Brussels Griffon line based on a black smooth French import combined with the American Norkus, Canadian Lorricbrook and UK Marquant lines. John became involved in Boston Terriers through his husband, Lloyd Amodei and has been enthusiastically breeding and exhibiting Bostons since then.

While maintaining a full-time job, John has been breeding Schnauzers and Brussels Griffons for over 35 years. Over those years, he bred over 125 champions, including group and Best in Show winners and handled over 150 champions. He bred the top Miniature Schnauzer in United Kingdom in 2003 and the first duel USA/United Kingdom Champion. He has judged the American Brussels Griffon Association National Specialty. and the American Miniature Schnauzer Club's National Specialty twice. John has judged many regional specialties in the USA and National Specialties in Japan, China, Finland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Canada, Denmark and Argentina. He is presently approved to judge the Terrier Group, the Working Group, Toy Group and Non-Sporting Group, as well as Best in Show.

John has served as the President of the American Miniature Schnauzer Club from 2005 until 2013. Previously, he served as Vice President for five years and had been a Board Member for over 15 years, as well as assuming many committee positions over the years. He is currently the Judge’s Education Coordinator. John is also a member of the Montgomery County Kennel Club. He is a founding member and President of the Liberty Brussels Griffon Club. He is a member of the Boston Terrier Club of America, the Tri-Angle Boston Terrier club, as well as several Kennel Clubs, including Hatboro Dog Club and Penn Treaty Kennel Club for which he has served as Show Chairman.
   
Future Assignments
   
Past Assignments

2022


Southern Alberta Toy Dog Fanciers
on Saturday, July 30, 2022 (Event Details)
on Saturday, July 30, 2022

Alberta Kennel Club [Summer Classic]
on Friday, July 29, 2022 (Event Details)
on Saturday, July 30, 2022
on Sunday, July 31, 2022

All Terrier Club of Alberta
on Friday, July 29, 2022 (Event Details)
on Friday, July 29, 2022

2019


Bulldog Club of Canada [Regional]
on Saturday, December 14, 2019 (Event Details)
on Saturday, December 14, 2019

Canadian Yorkshire Terrier Association [National]
on Saturday, December 14, 2019 (Event Details)
on Saturday, December 14, 2019

Miniature Poodle Club Of Ontario
on Saturday, December 14, 2019 (Event Details)
on Saturday, December 14, 2019

Caledon Kennel Association
on Friday, December 13, 2019 (Event Details)
on Saturday, December 14, 2019
on Sunday, December 15, 2019

2018


Canadian Scottish Terrier Club
on Saturday, June 02, 2018 (Event Details)
on Saturday, June 02, 2018

Erie Shores Kennel Club
on Friday, June 01, 2018 (Event Details)
on Saturday, June 02, 2018
on Sunday, June 03, 2018

2017


Cairn Terrier Club Of Canada
on Saturday, June 03, 2017 (Event Details)
Regional Specialty on Saturday, June 03, 2017

Erie Shores Kennel Club
on Friday, June 02, 2017 (Event Details)
on Sunday, June 04, 2017

2016


Giant Schnauzer Canada [National]
on Sunday, August 28, 2016 (Event Details)
on Sunday, August 28, 2016

Miniature Schnauzer Club Of Canada [National]
on Sunday, August 28, 2016 (Event Details)
on Sunday, August 28, 2016

Standard Schnauzer Club Of Canada [National]
on Sunday, August 28, 2016 (Event Details)
on Sunday, August 28, 2016

2014


Kerry Blue Terrier Club Of Canada
on Saturday, June 07, 2014 (Event Details)
National Specialty on Saturday, June 07, 2014

Norfolk Terrier Club Of Canada
on Saturday, June 07, 2014 (Event Details)
Regional Specialty on Saturday, June 07, 2014

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Fanciers Association Of Ontario
on Friday, June 06, 2014 (Event Details)
on Friday, June 06, 2014
               

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