Judge Information

Judge Name:

Shawn Nichols

Location:

Alberta, Canada

Kennel Name:

Website:

Types of Shows:

Conformation

Type of Breeds

CKC Judge Page:

https://www.ckc.ca/Events/Find-A-Judge/Judge.aspx?id=7086

Biography

My involvement in purebred dogs started in 1982 when I attended my first show. I quickly developed a keen interest in the sport of dogs. In the summer of 1985 I went to work for professional handlers Mark and Sally George, in Northern California. I soon realized that the sport would become a life commitment and passion. I continued to work for professional handlers Tim Brazier, Mark Shanoff and Carol Graham, all of whom offered me the privilege of working with some truly amazing dogs and helped cultivate who I've become over the past several decades. Eventually I relocated to Calgary where, in partnership with Raymond Yurick we professionally handled all breeds. In addition to showing for others we also bred and showed Wire Fox Terriers, Whippets, Scottish Terriers but primarily Toy & Miniature Poodles under the Typecast prefix, Whippets under Brushwood.

I have sat on the board of several clubs holding almost every possible executive position including being a charter member of the Non Sporting Fanciers of Alberta. I currently serve Evelyn Kenny Kennel and Obedience Club as its Show Chairmen. I have also been the Show Secretary for several clubs in the West as well. In 2007 I had the honour of purchasing and assuming the responsibility of Terrier Type, a unique magazine that chronicled the history and achievements of the Terrier since 1961. I also worked in collaboration with Raymond and his sister Yvonne Norton on the inception of Canadian Dog Digest. In 2010 I returned to Vancouver and transitioned from being the owner operator of my own salon to a cooperate position with Kao a Japanese owned with German roots. I quickly realized that if I was going to succeed in my role I would have to pursue a better understanding of modern business. During my seven years with Kao I completed my Marketing Sales Management program at BC accelerating my understating in social media. In 2017 I was head hunted by L'Oreal Professionnel for a position in Business Development which would have me return to Calgary. Creating strategic relationships and growth are at the heart of what I do.

In 2012, I started to judge, I completes my All Breed status in 2022. Judging to me was a natural evolution to add to my experiences in the dog world. It also allows me to remain current with issues of importance to breeders and exhibitors and offers me a means to be involved with CKC. In addition to judging in Canada and the US it has afforded me the luxury of judging in Mexico, Korea and Australia. I had the great priviledge of judging at Westminster Kennel Club in 2022 and Miniatures at Poodle Club of America in 2023. I have also had the great opportunity to present to the Canadian Dog Judges Association twice, once with Poodles and more recently Ethical Social Media for Dog Judges.

Future Assignments

2025

Wildwood Kennel Club - January 30, 2025

Past Assignments

2024

Fraser Valley Dog Fanciers
on Thursday, October 10, 2024 (Event Details)
on Saturday, October 12, 2024

Edmonton Kennel Club
on Thursday, August 08, 2024 (Event Details)
on Saturday, August 10, 2024
on Sunday, August 11, 2024

Campbell River Dog Fanciers Society
on Saturday, August 03, 2024 (Event Details)
on Saturday, August 03, 2024
on Sunday, August 04, 2024
on Monday, August 05, 2024

Prairie Canine Academy
on Friday, June 21, 2024 (Event Details)
Show-3 on Saturday, June 22, 2024
Show-4 on Saturday, June 22, 2024

Kelowna Kennel Club
on Friday, May 17, 2024 (Event Details)
on Sunday, May 19, 2024
on Monday, May 20, 2024

Association Canine Charlevoisienne
on Friday, May 03, 2024 (Event Details)
on Saturday, May 04, 2024
on Sunday, May 05, 2024
Ltd Show - Group 5 on Sunday, May 05, 2024

Woodstock & District Canine Association
on Friday, February 16, 2024 (Event Details)
on Friday, February 16, 2024
on Saturday, February 17, 2024
on Sunday, February 18, 2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

Wildwood Kennel Club
on Friday, November 06, 2020 (Event Details)
Show-1 on Friday, November 06, 2020
Show-2 on Saturday, November 07, 2020
Show-3 on Sunday, November 08, 2020

Pictou County Kennel Club [Cancelled]
on Saturday, September 12, 2020 (Event Details)

Tyee Kennel Club [Cancelled]
on Thursday, July 16, 2020 (Event Details)

2019

2018

2017

Elsie Murray Canine Centre Society
on Saturday, November 11, 2017 (Event Details)
on Sunday, November 12, 2017
on Monday, November 13, 2017

Red Deer & District Kennel Club
on Friday, November 03, 2017 (Event Details)
on Friday, November 03, 2017
on Saturday, November 04, 2017
on Sunday, November 05, 2017

Trillium Dog Fanciers
on Friday, October 27, 2017 (Event Details)
on Saturday, October 28, 2017
on Sunday, October 29, 2017

Alberta Kennel Club
on Friday, January 20, 2017 (Event Details)
on Friday, January 20, 2017

2016

2015

2014

Sporting Dog Club of BC
on Saturday, July 19, 2014 (Event Details)

Comox Valley Kennel Club
on Saturday, June 07, 2014 (Event Details)
on Saturday, June 07, 2014

Lakehead Kennel Club
on Friday, May 02, 2014 (Event Details)
on Sunday, May 04, 2014

Seaway Kennel Club
on Friday, May 02, 2014 (Event Details)
on Friday, May 02, 2014

Battle River Canine Association
on Friday, March 21, 2014 (Event Details)
on Saturday, March 22, 2014

2013

Auld Lang Syne Dog Association
on Thursday, December 12, 2013 (Event Details)
on Thursday, December 12, 2013

Miniature Dachshund Club of BC
on Saturday, July 27, 2013 (Event Details)
on Saturday, July 27, 2013

Assiniboine Kennel Club
on Friday, April 12, 2013 (Event Details)
on Saturday, April 13, 2013

2012

Battle River Canine Association
on Friday, October 26, 2012 (Event Details)
on Friday, October 26, 2012

Fraser Valley Dog Fanciers
on Friday, October 05, 2012 (Event Details)
on Friday, October 05, 2012

Pictou County Kennel Club
on Saturday, September 08, 2012 (Event Details)
Show 1 on Saturday, September 08, 2012

Featured Dogs


Dog Name	GCh ATG's Wild Child
Owner	Charity Smith
Handler	Charity Smith
Breed	Great Dane

Overall Rank	5497
Group Rank	844
Breed Rank	66

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