WELCOME TO THE 2026 NATIONAL BREED SHOW (NBS'26)
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐞𝐫 (𝐒𝐕) - Females
We are proud to welcome 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐞𝐫 as the 𝐅𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞 for the 𝟒𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰. A highly respected figure within the SV, Herr Weber has dedicated decades to the advancement of the German Shepherd Dog. Since joining the SV in 1978, he has bred under the kennel “vom Augrund”, served extensively as a protection work helper, and held key leadership roles including Regional Breed Warden and member of the SV Breeding Committee. Appointed as an SV breed judge in 2004 and later as 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐕, Herr Weber has judged at the prestigious BSZS, including the Working Classes. His experience, knowledge, and contribution to the breed place him among the most esteemed authorities in the German Shepherd Dog world. We are honoured to have him as one of our judges at NBS 2026. |
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐫 Dirk Gabriel (𝐒𝐕) - Males
We are honoured to welcome 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐤 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥 as the 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞 for the 𝟒𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰. With a lifelong dedication to the German Shepherd Dog, Herr Gabriel has built an exceptional reputation within the SV and internationally. From earning approximately 50 IPO titles and serving over 25 years as a protection work helper, to breeding under his renowned kennel “vom Quartier Latin”, his contribution to the breed is both extensive and influential. A qualified SV conformation judge since 2006 and Körmeister since 2012, Herr Gabriel has judged at prestigious Sieger Shows worldwide, including the 𝐁𝐒𝐙𝐒, and has handled and bred multiple top-ranking and VA dogs. Having previously judged in South Africa, we are proud to once again welcome him to our Nationals. |