2023 MELBOURNE ROYAL Judge Announcement
January 23rd, 2023 by Gail
2023 MELBOURNE ROYAL
MR GERARDO PAOLUCCI (ARGENTINA)
Group 3a (Irish Setters) to be judged on
Saturday 23 September 2023
From the official announcement ~
Gerardo’s time with purebred dogs began when, at 10 years of age, his mother took him to a dog show. He asked her to purchase a Rough Coated Collie and they began to show and breed. This was the beginning of a love lasting over half a century with dogs.
Gerardo is a recognised breeder of Iris Setters, Old English Sheepdogs, and Miniature Schnauzer and Cairn Terriers under the “B.I.S.” prefix. He has bred many champions and at least one World Champion in each of his breeds. His dogs have gained the Top Dog in Argentina four times, the latest being with a Cairn Terrier in 2017. Over the years, he has owned, bred or handled some 280 Champions – by no means a small feat!
Gerardo’s judging career commenced over 30 years ago when he qualified as a judge of Irish Setters in 1990. Fourteen years later, in 2004, he became an All Rounder. He has judged widely across the globe, with appointments on all six continents. His appointments have included the European Dog Show, World Dog Show in Brazil in 2022, and he will judge at the World Dog Show in Switzerland in 2023.
Gerardo’s involvement in dogs extends beyond breeding, exhibiting and judging. He is a popular presenter of quality seminars in Brazil and abroad on subjects ranging from breed specific presentations to handling and grooming. Testament to his credentials, he has been President of the Judges Bod in Argentina for 7 years.
Gerardo is a true dog person, having devoted over 50 years to dog handling, exhibiting, judging and involvement in other canine related activities. Melbourne Royal were lucky to have Gerardo officiate at the 2012 Melbourne Royal and he was extremely well received by our Toy and Terrier exhibitors. Melbourne Royal is thrilled to have Gerardo return, having not judged in Australia since 2017, and not in Melbourne since 2012. Welcome back Gerardo!
➡ Group 3b (Balance of Breeds) and Group Specials & BEST IN SHOW
◊ Annika Ulltveit-Moe (Sweden)
Annika Ulltveit-Moe is an outstanding dog woman and a celebrated judge of the highest calibre.
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