BREEDER JUDGE
Penelope Ogden
During the summer of 1990, our security alarm went off for the third time in the middle of the night. The police suggested we get a gun or a dog because it was clear that someone wanted to get in. I began researching breeds and made a short list. A colleague of mine offered to introduce me to her dog, a Bouvier. The rest is history.
Since 1990, I have never been without a Bouvier, or 2 or more. I spent the next ten years studying the breed by going to dog shows, reading any and everything I could find, training in obedience, rally and therapy work and talking to a multitude of fanciers. Under the tutelage of patient and knowledgeable mentors, I began breeding in 2000. I have never looked back. Each and every litter teaches me something. To date, I have bred dozens of litter under the Limerick kennel prefix and been blessed with many multiple award winning Bouviers. As no perfect dog exists, my quest to breed a better Bouvier remains my dedication and passion.
It is an honor and a thrill to have been invited to participate in this year’s prestigious Top 20 event. I thank the committee for the opportunity.
Limerick Kennel is named in memory of Penelope’s grandmother Dorothy O’Neil who always carried a treat or two in her pocket.