Mrs. Louise Leone

MRS. LOUISE LEONE of Franktown, Colorado, began her journey in dogs with a Miniature Schnauzer in 1974. Since that time, Mrs. Leone has owned, bred, and exhibited Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers, Norfolk Terriers, Norwich Terriers, and Border Terriers. She is best known for her owner-handled multiple Best in Show Norfolk Terriers and multiple Best in Show winning Border Terriers.

Mrs. Leone is the President of the Colorado Kennel Club, Show Chair, and AKC Delegate. She has been a member of the Colorado Kennel Club since 1974 and has served as Secretary, a Board Member, and a Show Committee member. She has served as Secretary of the Norfolk-Norwich Club, Norfolk-Norwich Terrier Club Judges Education Chair, Secretary of the Norfolk Terrier Club, and wrote the first Judges Educational Handbook on the Norfolk and the Norwich Terrier. Mrs. Leone serves on the Board of the Rocky Mountain All Terrier Club and is the Show Chair. She also is the President of the Colorado Federation of Dog Clubs.

Mrs. Leone is approved to judge the Terrier Group, Miscellaneous Group, Junior Showmanship, and Best in Show. This is her first judging assignment at Westminster.