Judge Profile

Judge Name : Miss Joanne Swanson (VIC)

Please visit the Dogs Australia site for contact details for this judge.

Licensed ANKC Group(s)

OP - Open Show Status CH - Championship Show Status JH - Junior Handler

Best in Show	Group 1 Toys	Group 2 Terriers	Group 3 Gundogs	Group 4 Hounds	Group 5 Working	Group 6 Utility	Group 7 Non-Sporting	Junior Handlers
						OP

I grew up with Rottweilers as they were my parents chosen breed and that love affair is still going strong today. I registered my prefix DARKCIDE in 2004 and have since produced Champions, Specialty class winners, working titled dogs & therapy dogs. As a junior handler I was running around the ring with Afghan Hounds. I am a member of the Rottweiler Club of Victoria, I'm on the committee of Eaglehawk & Bendigo Kennel clubs and at times I am at a show stewarding. I'm passionate about dog welfare and when able I re-hab neglect cases.

I Judged the Rottweiler club of Victoria Open show (June 24th 2023) what a privilege to have my first judging appointment judging my beloved breed.

I have also judged the special classes at the Bullmastiff Club of Vic 49th Champ show (Sep 23rd 2023)

I was very privileged to be one of the 3 Judges who was invited to Judge the Arctic Challenge on August 17th 2025 which was hosted by the Samoyed Club of Victoria.

Judging Appointments (Australia and NZ Only)

Appointments are based on shows entered in our system since 2012. Please inform us of any errors.

6-Jul-25	Dogs Victoria Open Show Commitee (AM Show) (VIC)	Group 6
7-Jun-25	Deniliquin & District Kennel Club Inc (NSW)	Group 6