Judge's Background & History

Mrs. Sharon A. Krogh
Home: TUALATIN, OR
Initial Breed: Miniature Pinschers

SHARON A. KROGH of Tualatin, Oregon began in the sport in 1961. Scoring a 200 in obedience with a Toy Poodle that “just needed a little training.”

In the conformation ring, Mrs. Krogh and her husband, David, are best known for their Miniature Pinschers. During the years 1965 to 1988 they bred and/or owned approximately 40 champions in the breed, including three Best in Show dogs, multi group winners, and a National Specialty winner.

Mrs. Krogh became an AKC judge in 1973 and is now approved for the Hound, Working, Toy, and Non-Sporting Groups, Standard Manchester Terriers, Limited Juniors, and Best in Show. She counts among the highlights of her judging career assignments at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, the Miniature Pinscher Club of America National Specialty and the Canadian Miniature Pinscher Club National Specialty.

Club affiliations include a five-year term as President of the Miniature Pinscher Club of America and eight years as the clubs Judges Education Coordinator. She chaired the AKC/MPCA video committee. As JEC her committee also published the clubs first illustrated breed standard. She has served as National Specialty Chairman three times. Mrs. Krogh now serves as President of Clackamas Kennel Club, having served 20 years as its’ Secretary. She has served as Show Chairman many times. She has also served as treasurer and past Show Chairman for Dog Fancier Association of Oregon and the Rose City Classic Dog Shows.

Mrs. Krogh has judged extensively in the United States, and several times in Canada and Taiwan.


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