15/07/2025
Our Judges CV.
Karen Gilliland
My first breed was Rottweiler in 1982, I was successful with them not only in the show ring but also in obedience and tracking .
In 1992 I had my first Swedish Vallhund . I am known under the Kennel Name of CASTLEAVERY.
I was Top Breeder in the U.K. for many years . Also Top Stud , Top Brood , and Top Puppy.
My dogs still hold the CC record of Top Winning Male in the U.K.
I have bred the BOB Winners at CRUFTS 4 times and also won it 2 times with dogs bred and owned by myself.
I have bred over 20 Champions in the breed world wide from only 8 litters.
Including 9 U.K. Chs . I have campaigned more than 20 dogs to their Irish Titles .
I have bred the 1st American Ch and American Grand Champion female in the breed who was also BOS at Westminster 2 times
I have judged Swedish Vallhunds breed at CRUFTS in 2019. My kennel has won over 100 CCs and too many GSs and high awards in Ireland to mention. I have also qualified two breeds for POTY in Ireland .
>>>>>>>>> I also have owned 2 Australian Shepherds who both gained their Champion titles .
One who was Res BIS at the U.K. Ch Club show with an entry of 124 .
I am an F.C.I Judge for all breeds in Groups listed below and qualified to judge the following Groups under FCI .
Group 1, Group 2 , , Group 3 Group 4 Group 5
I am progressing in G9 .
I am also qualified to judge BIS under FCI . I also award CCs in 17 breeds in the U.K. and the Pastoral Group .
I have judged in many countries. Including the Danish Winners 3 times and many times in Denmark I have judged the DKK Rottweiler Club Show 2 times .
Also the Amsterdam Winners for the 3rd time. Iceland Int Show 2 times .
Also Norway, Belgium, Sweden , this year I will judge at the Prestigious Stockholm International Show. Next year I will judge in USA and South Africa and in 2027 Australia along with many other countries in Europe.
I have judged many U.K. Championship Shows . I am currently Secretary of the Northern Ireland Rottweiler Club, and Show Secretary of Bangor and North Down . I would like to thank Kilkenny for my G9 breeds invitation I am looking forward to judging on the day .