Svante Frisk

Svante Frisk is an internationally recognized All-Breed FCI Judge with over 40 years of experience in dog breeding, Conformation judging, kennel management, and canine education. He has extensive international judging experience across Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and South Africa. He’s an award-winning breeder with more than 100 Champion dogs bred under two successful kennels. Svante is dedicated to promoting responsible breeding, breed preservation, and excellence in the purebred dog community.

Core Qualifications

• International All-Breed FCI Judge

• Dog Breeding & Genetics

• Kennel Management

• Dog Show Judging

• Breed Standards & Evaluation

• Canine Education & Mentoring

• Event Organization

• Public Speaking

• Handling Courses

• International Relations

• Leadership in Kennel Organizations

Professional Experience Show Department Swedish Kennel Club (SKK) Current Position

• Working within the Show Department supporting national and international dog shows.

• Assisting with show administration and judging-related activities.

• Promoting high standards within the international dog community.

Owner Professional Grooming & Dog Care Salon Stockholm, Sweden

• Owned and operated a successful grooming and dog care salon in central Stockholm.

• Managed daily business operations and customer relations.

• Provided professional grooming and canine care services.

Dog Breeding Experience Touchstone Kennel Founder & Breeder 1985 – Present Established the Touchstone Kennel in 1985 and became one of Sweden's leading breeders of Parson Russell Terriers. Also successfully bred:

• Parson Russell Terrier

• Fox Terrier

• Lakeland Terrier

• Welsh Terrier

• Jack Russell Terrier

Achievements include:

• More than 70 Champion dogs bred.

• Recipient of the Swedish Terrier Club Breeder's Medal.

• Extensive participation in major dog shows throughout Scandinavia.

Kronblommas Kennel Founder & Breeder – Bernese Mountain Dogs Founded Kronblommas Kennel specializing in Bernese Mountain Dogs. Major achievements include:

• Over 35 Bernese Mountain Dog Champions bred.

• Multiple years ranked among Sweden's top Bernese Mountain Dog breeders.

• Bred World Winner dogs.

• One female awarded Best Female in Sweden for five consecutive years.

• Exported breeding stock to the United States, Australia, and several European countries.

Combined breeding achievements exceed 100 Champion dogs.

International Judging Experience Licensed International All-Breed FCI Judge with assignments throughout:

• United States

• Canada

• Australia

• New Zealand

• Japan

• South Africa

• Russia

• United Kingdom

• Italy

• Denmark

• Numerous European countries

Highlights

• Judged at three FCI World Dog Shows, including two in Italy.

• Judged Sydney Royal Easter Show (Australia).

• Awarded Best in Show at Australia's first FCI dog show.

• Invited twice to judge the National Specialty of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America.

• Judged the prestigious Golden Cup in Denmark.

• Judged numerous national and international championship shows worldwide.

Teaching & Leadership

• Instructor for the Swedish Kennel Club's education program for new judges.

• Mentor for future judges and exhibitors.

• Active contributor to the development of judging standards.

Professional Memberships & Leadership

• Active in local kennel clubs and Terrier Clubs.

• Former member of committees within the Swedish Kennel Club.

• Long-standing contributor to the international purebred dog community.

Awards & Recognition

• Swedish Terrier Club Breeder's Medal.

• More than 100 Champion dogs bred.

• Multiple World Winner dogs.

• Internationally recognized judge with invitations from prestigious kennel clubs worldwide.

Languages

• Swedish – Native

• English – Fluent

References Professional references are available upon request.