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Mrs. Valerie Gervais
Home: COBBLE HILL, BC
Initial Breed: Irish Setters [Kulana]Valerie has a small kennel located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. She been breeding Irish Setters for over thirty years and has produced many champions in Canada and the US. Along the way her dogs have won Best in Shows, Best In Specialties, AOM ISCA, numerous obedience, field, agility and tracking titles. She has been judging since 1990, and has judged in Australia, New Zealand, United States, and, of course, Canada
Valerie, a Life Member of the CKC, has been involved with breeding Irish Setters for over forty years. At this time she is past president of the Tyee Kennel Club and the Sporting Dog Club of British Columbia. Married with three daughters that all at one time or another were involved in Junior Handling, Valerie has attended many dog-related spectaculars over the years and was most fortunate to be able to participate in the AKC Institute Seminars for Sporting and Herding Breeds. She began her judging career 20 years ago and now is licensed for All Breeds. Three trips to Australia and New Zealand have been highlights in her judging career. She still actively breeds and exhibits Irish Setters under the KULANA prefix. Valerie spends many hours in her garden and with her husband cruising the Gulf Islands.
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