Ann Ingram

  I was born into the world of dogs with a mother who bred Boxers and a father who was a Terrier man and professional handler, I started to handle almost as soon as I could walk!!  Wanting to have something different for myself I bought a Boston Terrier from England which became my first English Champion when I was just 14 years old.  It was not long before I transferred my affections to Boxers and Poodles and in later years Lhasa Apsos with the occasional Whippet, Beagle, Pug and Shetland Sheepdog just for fun!!!  I have subsequently made up 21 English Champions and over 100 Irish Champions.

 In 1968 I had my first judging appointment under both I.K.C. and E.K.C.  Rules.  I awarded C.C.s for the first time in 1977 and became an All Rounder under I.K.C. Rules in 1984. I am currently an All Breeds Judge under F.C.I. Rules and have regularly judged in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, South Africa, South America and 11 European Countries, more than 22 Countries in total, including 3 times at the Stockholm International Winners Show, Best In Show at Brisbane Royal 2004, Best In Show Helsinki International Winners Show 2005, & Boxer Dogs at Crufts 2006.

 I currently try to find a balance between judging and breeding dogs, as I still exhibit on a regular basis. I am President of both the Irish Boxer Dog Club and Poodle Association of Ireland and have served 3 years as Chairperson of the Belfast Dog Show Society.