Janet Allen

Dog Showmanship

Since 1975, Ms. Janet Allen has been involved in the sport as a breeder, owner, handler and since 1990, judge. She was successful in Chow Chows under the Tai Yang prefix, with multiple champions, including BIS and BISS winners. Janet became involved with other Oriental breeds- Pekingese, Shih Tzu and Japanese Chins. As partner in Sing Lee Pekingese, she made up over fifty champions with numerous BIS, BISS (including two National BISS) winners. In addition, Janet handled (and owned) Pugs, Papillons, Yorkshire Terriers, Pomeranians, Chihuahuas, Tibetan Spaniels and a BIS Norwegian Elkhound. Licensed for Toy and Non Sporting groups, Junior Showmanship and Best in Show, she has enjoyed judging in the United States and Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, South Korea, China and Taiwan. She was honored to judge at Westminster in 2014. Always interested in the whole spectrum of breeds, entranced by stunning examples of any breed- she enjoys the dogs, the sport. Retired after a career as an academic medical center administrator, she is active in local all-breed, specialty clubs and judges education. Janet is always happy to make new friends- with dogs as well as people.