Ladies Kennel Association 2010 Judge Biography – Jeff Pepper
Jeffrey Pepper
First approved to judge Golden Retrievers in 1984, he is now approved by the American Kennel Club to judge all Sporting Breeds and the Group, all Hound breeds and the Group, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Best in Show. He has judged all over the United States, and in Australia, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, New Zealand and The Netherlands. Mr. Pepper has officiated at National Specialty Shows for six different breeds, including both Golden Retrievers and PBGV’s and will be judging Best of Breed at the 2009 GRCA National Specialty.
Mr. Pepper is President of the Dog Judges Association of America. He also served as President of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America and Vice President of the Golden Retriever Club of America. He is a founder, and current Treasurer of Take The Lead, a foundation assisting members of the dog fancy who are dealing with a life-threatening or terminal illness. He was elected a Life Member of GRCA in 1994 and a Life Member of PBGVCA in 2009.
Mr. Pepper is the author of five books. The latest, a new work on the Golden Retriever to be published by Kennel Club Books in the Spring of 2010 is directed at somewhat more experienced Golden fanciers and judges. He has written numerous feature articles appearing in the AKC Gazette where he has also served as breed columnist for Golden Retrievers since 1998. His articles have also appeared in a number of canine magazines.
Mr. Pepper has provided judges’ education and breeder education programs for numerous clubs around the United States. For two years he did a series of lectures on dogs and breeding in 6 cities in China, sponsored by Nestlé Purina China. He has written extensively on these subjects over the years. He holds a Masters Degree from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. He currently lives in Salinas, California with his three Cavaliers.
