Judge's Background & History

Dr. Harry Smith
Home: Durham, NC
Initial Breed: Pugs

After World War 2 he joined his father in the breeding of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. They showed them in trials only, not conformation. In early 50's he bought a pug "Pugholm's Little Jumping Joan" from the Soderburg's, whose Peter Pumpkin Eater had won the Toy Group at Westminster. "Joan" became the foundation bitch of his kennel, in southern Ohio. He exhibited only in vicinity of Southern Ohio, Indiana & Kentucky. His activity in pug world was extensive. He co-founded Pug Club of Greater Cincinnati, and was delegate of the National Pug Club for 10 years and owned first Black Pug to win the Pug Dog Club of America futurity under Mr. James Trullinger at Westchester Kennel Club show. His judging assignments have included the Non-Sporting Group at the first AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, Toy Group at Westminster and other international shows from Wales to Japan. As an active member AENC Judging Panel 2 of 6 of the Pug Dog Club of America, Dr. Smith served as president and AKC delegate for 10 years. He is also a past delegate for the Troy New York Kennel Club. He has been a member of the Durham Kennel Club, serving as show chairman and breed instructor at weekly handling classes and is co-founder of the Pug Dog Club of Greater Cincinnati. Dr. Smith has a master’s degree and a doctorate in mathematics and has written an important book on the subject. When not traveling to shows, Dr. Smith enjoys needle point art, specializing in dogs. Some of his best work has been exhibited at the AKC offices. He began his judging career in 1966 with Pugs. He is now approved to judge all breeds. by AKC. He has judged in Australia, Canada, Finland, Sweden, Belgium, South Africa, Columbia, Philippines, New Zealand, Mexico, Singapore & Bangkok. Judged BIS at famous Wales Kennel Club in 2000.
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