Judge Profile
Judge Name : Mrs Valerie Tapp (SA)
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 |
| CH | CH | CH | CH |
Valerie Tapp has judged in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and all states of Australia. She has been a very successful exhibitor of pure bred dogs for many years, starting with Great Danes in 1961. In the 1970’s she added Bloodhounds and Standard Smooth Dachshunds, followed in the 1980’s by Miniature Smooth Dachshunds and Italian Greyhounds. She also handled Pugs in the show ring for many years for a very good friend.
Currently Val concentrates on Miniature Smooth Dachshunds and has bred Best In Show winners (Specialty and/or All Breeds), in most states of Australia and many Champions (including Grand and Supreme Champions).
Judging Appointments (Australia and NZ Only)
Appointments are based on shows entered in our system since 2012. Please inform us of any errors.