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Bob has owner-handled many Doberman champions under the Mistel prefix. He is approved to judge all breeds in the Working, Sporting, and Herding groups. He has judged numerous prestigious specialties and all-breed shows in the United States and has judged internationally in China, Japan, India, South America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Mexico, and Canada. Bob has judged at the Westminster Kennel Club three times, including judging the Working Group in 2013. He has been a past officer in the Doberman Pinscher Club of America and is a former chairman and current member of Judges Education. He has authored several articles on judging. Bob has been involved in many other all-breed clubs as an officer, show chair, or working member. In addition to conformation, he has participated in performance and working dog sports. When not involved with dogs, his other interests are technology and physical fitness. Bob is an engineering graduate of Texas A&M University and retired as a member of the Executive Management Team at one of the largest engineering and construction companies in the U.S.
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