John Constantine-Amodei

John Constantine-Amodei first became involved in dogs when he was a teenager in the 1970s, working several dogs through to their Obedience titles. In 1979, John purchased his first Miniature Schnauzer. During the 1980s, he apprenticed under Schnauzer handlers Sue Baines and Jackie Hicks (Irrenhaus). During that time, he developed his Schnauzer line based on the Irrenhaus dogs. John developed his Brussels Griffon line based on a black smooth French import combined with the American Norkus, Canadian Lorricbrook and UK Marquant lines. John became involved in Boston Terriers through his husband, Lloyd Constantine-Amodei.

While maintaining a full-time job, John has been breeding Schnauzers and Brussels Griffons for over 40 years. Over those years, he bred over 125 champions, including Group and Best in Show winners, and has handled over 150 champions. He bred the top Miniature Schnauzer in the United Kingdom in 2003 and the first duel USA/United Kingdom champion. He has judged the American Brussels Griffon Association National Specialty and the American Miniature Schnauzer Club’s National Specialty twice. John has judged many regional specialties in the US, and National Specialties in Japan, China, Finland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Canada, Denmark, and Argentina. He is presently approved to judge half of the Hound Group, the Terrier, Working, Toy, and Non-Sporting Groups, as well as Best in Show.

John has served as the President of the American Miniature Schnauzer Club from 2005 until 2013, and again from 2019 to 2021. Previously, he served as Vice President for five years and had been a Board Member for over 15 years, as well as assuming many committee positions over the years. He is currently the Judge’s Education Coordinator. John is also a member of the Montgomery County Kennel Club. He is a founding member and President of the Liberty Brussels Griffon Club. He is a member of the Boston Terrier Club of America and the Tri-Angle Boston Terrier Club as well as several all-breed kennel clubs, including Hatboro Dog Club and Penn Treaty Kennel Club for which he has served as Show Chairman.