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My interest in dogs grew as the years went on, and by 1960 I handled my first dog Travella Seehim. A year later I won my first CC and three years on had my first Champion, Ch. Travella Superstar. Ever since I could remember I have always been interested in dogs. In the early 50’s at a very young age I would always go to dog shows with my Father.

In 1968 I started judging my first open shows, but had previously been judging sanction and limit shows. In 1971 I was passed by the Kennel Club to judge Wire Fox Terrier's at Leicester Championship Show, to award Challenge Certificates.

1951
Started going to shows with my father
1960
Commenced handling
1964
 
Won my first CC.
1964
 
Made up my first Champion, Ch. Travella Superstar.
1968
 
Judged my first open show, prior to this judged sanction and limit shows.
1971
 
Awarded my first CC at Leicester Championship Show.
1980
 
Concentrated more on judging and handling on the Continent
1987
 
Aquired my first Smooth Fox Terrier, Ch. Smooth Touch at Travella (Jimmy).
1988-89
 
Jimmy was Top Smooth
1989
 
Became President of the WFTA
1990
 
Jimmy World Champion.
1992
  The start of a successful time for Travella
1995
 
Judged Wire Fox Terrier's at Crufts.
1998
 
Judged Wire Fox Terriers at Montgomery, USA.
1999
 
Became Chairman of the Committee of the WFTA. Judged Welsh Terrier's at Crufts.

2000

  Strategic Choice BIS WFTA
2002, 2003 2004 2006
  Breeder of the year
2006
  Show Stopper BIS WFTA
2007
  Show Stopper RBIS Crufts
2008
  Judge The Terrier Group at Crufts