Ms. Ann Ingram

Born into the world of dogs, Ann Ingram was fortunate to have exceptional mentors from the very beginning. Her father was a renowned Terrier Specialist, and her mother introduced the Boxer breed into Ireland. Both were respected All-Breed Judges, providing Ann with a foundation steeped in knowledge, integrity, and dedication to purebred dogs.

She began handling almost as soon as she could walk and, under the “Tirkane” prefix, has bred or owned more than 100 Irish Champions, 31 UK Champions, and two World Winners across several breeds, including Lhasa Apsos, Boston Terriers, Poodles, and Boxers.

Her first judging appointment came at just 16 years of age. At 25, she became the youngest person ever to award UK Challenge Certificates in Boxers. This year, 2026, marks her 50th year awarding CCs in the breed, highlighted by the honor of judging the British Boxer Club Show.

In 1984, Ann became an FCI All Breeds Judge. Since then her judging career has taken her to almost 50 countries worldwide, including prestigious appointments such as Westminster, AKC National Championship in Orlando, Australian Royal Shows, Scandinavian Winner Shows, and numerous World and European Winner Shows.

Ann awards UK CCs in nearly 70 breeds and remains the only Irish person approved to judge all Groups, including Utility and Working Group at Crufts, and Best in Show. In 2024, she was the first, and currently the only, Irish person ever to have the immense honor of awarding Best in Show at Crufts.

Although Ann retired from breeding and exhibiting after more than 50 years of active involvement, she continues to maintain a strong interest in breed development and education. She works closely with various clubs in educational initiatives and show organization. She is currently President of the Boxer Society of Ireland and Chair of the Munster Agricultural Society Canine Section, which hosts an annual triple-show weekend