Anne Rogers Clark

Anne Rogers Clark (born January 6, 1929, Flushing, New York – died December 20, 2006, Wilmington, Delaware) was an American dog breeder and trainer and one of the few people licensed to judge all 165 breeds and varieties recognized by the American Kennel Club.

She was the first woman to win best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show as a professional handler, and she tied for second there among all handlers with three best in shows. Her 22 judging appearances at Westminster matched the record.[1]

  1. ^ Stuart Lavietes (December 23, 2006). "Anne Rogers Clark, Imposing Dog Show Judge, Dies at 77". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-05-16.