Mrs. Dianne G. Besoff
P.O. Box 37, Abermain
New So. Wales
Australia 2326,
Mrs. Dianne G. Besoff
P.O. Box 37, Abermain
New So. Wales
Australia 2326,
Dianne Besoff's family was involved in a number of breeds including Cocker Spaniels, Rough Collies, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Pekingese and racing Greyhounds. Her husband, Ron, and she first became personally involved in dogs with the purchase of an Afghan Hound in 1970. However, it was the successful show career of a Dalmatian bitch purchased in 1973 that was to set the pattern for her and her husband.
Since that time their dogs have not been outside the winning circle, having won over 200 Bests in Show at both the All-Breed and Specialty level. The success of their breeding kennels is just as well-known, with over 80 champions owned and bred by the Besoffs. dogs from their kennel have been sent to all Australian States and many were exported to Europe, Asia and New Zealand that have had significant influences on the breed in those places. They also owned, exhibited and bred the greatest winning Dalmatian in Australian breed history, "Ch. Swiftgait MyLord Duke," who won 36 Best in Show awards.
Whilst their major involvement is in Dalmatians they have both owned and exhibited Best in Show winning Pointers and Boston Terriers. They have also been involved in breeding and exhibiting Labrador Retrievers, Smooth Fox Terriers, British Bulldogs and Dobermans that have all been Best in Show winners.
Mrs. Besoff's involvement in club administration has been extensive, as well, having held most club positions at one time or anothers. Currently she is Secretary of Cessnock All Breeds and Obedience Kennel Club and Vice President of The Lakes District Canine Club, both clubs running two major Championship dog shows each year with entries in excess of 1000 dogs. Along with her husband, Ron, she is also responsible for the organization of three Championship shows for local Agricultural Societies. Dianne has also been involved in lecturing and examining at Judges Training Schemes.
Mrs. Besoff, a registered community nurse, was first licensed in Australia in 1980. She is currently licensed to judge all Toys, Terriers, Non-Ssporting, Utility and Working Dogs. She has judged extensively throughout Australia and has judged on numerous occasions in New Zealand and America, French New Caledonia, The Phillipines and Ireland. She and her husband "enjoy judging and meeting new people."
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