Robin Hug
Junior Showmanship Judge
My name is Robin Hug and I have been involved in the sport of Purebred dogs for over 30 years. In the beginning Australian Shepherds (yes, before AKC recognition) then Akita, Borzoi, PBGV and my final and permanent love for over 20 years, Alaskan Malamutes.
My husband, Joseph, and I have been fairly successful in the Conformation ring. In the last eight years our dogs have won our Top Twenty event three times: in 2001 with "Strutz" and in 2005 and 2006 with his grandson "Stewart". Both of these dogs are Breeder Owner Handled. We have put obedience titles on our Malamutes and have participated in weight pulls.
Our oldest daughter aged out of Junior Showmanship and served six years in the Air Force. Our youngest daughter, Katie Jo, is a Junior and was Best Junior Handler at the 2005 and 2006 Alaskan Malamute Nationals. We are a family very dedicated to the Alaskan Malamute and the Dog Fancy.
I am an AKC Conformation Judge and a Dog Trainer and teach Puppy Kindergarten, Conformation and Junior Obedience at BSKD in Englewood, Colorado.
Thank you for inviting me to judge your Junior Handlers, the future of your breed.