We invite you to join us for:
Border Terrier Canada’s 16th annual National Specialty
Meet Our Judges
I’ve been involved in the world of purebred dogs for as long as I can remember. My family bred and showed Irish Setters, and as a junior I began breeding English Cockers under the Wilspride prefix. After apprenticing with Garry MacDonald in Canada and Bobby Stebbins in the United States, I turned professional in 1986. The following year, I made history by handling Ch. McCammom Impresario, an Irish Setter, to Top Dog All Breeds, becoming the youngest handler ever to earn that distinction.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with many of Canada’s top-winning dogs, including several in the Terrier Group. I have shown Border Terriers earning multiple Best in Show and National Specialty wins with the breed. Their soundness, confidence, and honest working character have given me a lasting appreciation for Terriers and the qualities that make them so special to evaluate. I co-own two Borders, one currently in the show ring and the other is now spending most of his time in performance events.
Today, I continue to share my experience through DogShowTips.com and my seminar series “Handle Your Way Out of a Paper Bag.” Whether I am judging, teaching, or simply watching dogs work, I remain inspired by the dedication and purpose that define our sport and the breeds we love.
Thank you Border Terrier Canada for inviting me to judge your 2026 National Specialty.
Thank you to the Border Terrier Canada – Specialty Committee for inviting me to judge Sweepstakes and Junior Handling at your 2026 National Specialty!
I have been exhibiting Border Terriers since I was 12-years-old. I was active in 4-H and AKC Junior Showmanship growing up and have remained active in both events in different avenues today with the breed. When competing in Junior Showmanship, I earned Best Junior Handler at the Border Terrier Club of America National Specialty several times and was ranked as the top Junior Handler in the USA in the Terrier group multiple years along with being ranked number two of all breeds combined in Junior Showmanship in the USA at the end of 2015.
I have learned from countless mentors throughout the breed during my time in Juniors and have continued learning as a breeder under the kennel name of McMullin – a tribute to my first Border Terrier, Mullins. I serve as Chairperson of the Border Terrier Club of America Juniors Committee and had the honor of serving as Chairperson of the 2025 Border Terrier Club of America National Specialty.
It is an honor for me to judge Sweepstakes and Junior Handling at the Canadian National Specialty for Border Terriers. I look forward to evaluating the up-and-comers – both dogs and handlers – along with the chance to enjoy the veterans!