Involved in the canine world since a teenager                                       

Maintained an interest in all aspect of trainability in the canine

Successfully run training classes for obedience and show ring

disciplines for all breeds Immense experience in assisting owners

to overcome problemswith many different breeds.

Co-ordinated Training Classes for The Midland Dobermann Club

and other breed clubs in the Midlands.

Kennel Club Assessor for The Good Citizen Dog Scheme

Approved by the Kennel Club to award Challenge Certificates at

Championship shows to Dobermanns and Akitas

Judge all the breeds in the Working group, most breeds in Pastoral

and Utility groups up to at open show level

Judge obedience disciplines up to Novice standard at open shows

I believe very strongly in promoting responsible dog ownership no matter what the breed !

Successful breeder of Dobermanns , Rottweilers and Akitas. Many home bred dogs have been successful at all levels of showing

Dobermanns

Owned since 1967, trained and exhibited both obedience, working trials & show ring since 1977. Competed to Test A standard in obedience open competition, CD/UD open working trials during early ‘80’s and consistently exhibited at all levels in the beauty ring. Also handled for other breeder/owners. Bred first litter 1980. Became a member of the Midland Dobermann Club in 1977. Served for 10 years in various roles including club Secretary. Also secretary of the MDC working sub-committee from 1980 – 1992 and now Training Co-ordinator providing weekly training classes on behalf of the club to promote responsible dog ownership based on The Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme. These classes are primarily for dobermann owners but have always incorporated a percentage of other breeds as well.

Rottweilers

Owned between 1980 & 89. Exhibited during most of this time with consistent success at Championship shows & Crufts as well as club obedience. Bred first litter 1982. Fourth litter produced the first Portuguese Ch. Kardel the Enforcer (2CACIB).

Akitas

Owned first dog 1985 ( a long coat) trained him to Novice obedience standard. First show dog 1986 campaigned very successfully winning Best of Sex at Championship shows and breed club shows before CC’s were allocated. Always placed at Crufts. Handled several Akitas for other people with similar results over the years. Bred first litter 1998. Produced five litters (total of 17 progeny) to date out of which have come CC & Rcc winners, plus three more Stud book entries so far.

I am a founder member of what is now known as The Akita Association and served as a committee member for 3 years during which time I organised educational events on the club’s behalf.

Currently a committee member of The Japanese Akita Club of Great Britain (proposed). Whose objective is seeking to gain K.C. recognition for pure Japanese dogs known elsewhere as the Akita – Inu.  

I regularly attend canine educational events for the purpose of broadening my experience

Renowned and respected for providing real solutions for problematic dogs of many different breeds and backgrounds

Kennel Affix = KITADO registered with The Kennel Club in 1996

Previously bred and exhibited Dobermanns & Rottweilers    

under the Kardel affix from 1977 - 1984