Victory Lane Classic Dog Show

10/31/2026

Mrs. Pam S. Lambie 2027 Panel Introduction:
My love affair with dogs began at an early age. In fact, I cannot remember a time without a dog in my life. My family had Poodles and Pekinese and in my early teens, my parents purchased our first mastiffs. They made an agreement with the breeders to show them to their championships. We had no idea what that meant or how it would ultimately shape my life!
My husband Bob and I married in 1978 and took a puppy from my parents' first litter, "CH Black Velvet's Kaluha 'n Cream. She went on to become the top Mastiff bitch in 1980 and 1981. With this success, we fell in love with the sport of dog shows. We bred under the prefix "LamBay" and produced many beautiful champions.
During the mid-1980s we added numerous breeds to our household: Bernese Mountain Dogs, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Longhaired Dachshunds, Doberman Pinschers, German Shorthaired Pointer, Pointers, Vizslas, Rhodesian Ridgebacks and Whippets. It was our love for the versatile sighthound, that turned our interest to whippets. Thus, we focused on selective breeding and became All-Breed Best In Show and Specialty winners as well as the American Whippet Club Top 20 Winner in 1995!
I left the corporate world in the late 1980's to commit to professional handling full time. Throughout my career as a Professional Handler, I was privileged to campaign many beautiful and nationally ranked dogs. Currently, we own and breed Rhodesian Ridgebacks with our dear friends, Tom and Barbara Peach under the kennel name, “PupukeaRidge”.
In 2013, I became an AKC judge and now judge the Hound, Sporting, Working groups, some herding breeds and Best In Show. I also judge Jr. Showmanship.
My husband Bob and I have two daughters, Amber and Audra, son-in-law Matt, and two precious grandchildren, Holden and Hazel. We live close to our family in Phoenix, Arizona and I am blessed to have the love and support of my family along the way ! (Could say “along my dog show journey”)
I am honored to judge this Victory Lane Classic Cluster of Dog Shows

10/13/2026

Mrs. Charlotte P. Patterson 2027 Panel Introduction: Mrs. Charlotte P. Patterson is a highly esteemed, multi-group American Kennel Club (AKC) dog show judge based out of Destin, Florida. She is widely recognized as one of the most respected voices in the purebred dog community, boasting over 50 years of experience as an owner, breeder, exhibitor, and judge.

Summary of Qualifications
• Total Career Assignments: 2,500+ judging assignments across the United States and globally.
• Core Expertise: Initial breed approval in Pugs, with expansive status judging the Toy Group, Conformation, and Junior Showmanship.
• Milestones: Judged the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show seven times, most recently serving as the Toy Group Judge for the historic 150th sesquicentennial show.
• Travel Footprint: Logged over 2 million miles flying to assignments across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Tokyo.

Professional Background & Experience
AKC Dog Show Judge | 2001 – Present
• Personal Philosophy: As a judge I am honored and proud each time I step into the ring with the
people who represent our sport. The sport of dogs is comprised of caring people who love dogs.
• Maintains an active annual schedule of approximately 80 shows per year across the United States.
• Approved to judge Conformation and Junior Showmanship.
• Frequently featured on major panels, including multiple Westminster Kennel Club events at Madison Square Garden.
• Nominated for the industry's prestigious Judge of the Year award.
National Breed Club President & Leadership | Over 1 Decade
• Served for over 10 years as a National Club President, guiding breed standards, educational mentorship programs, and breed preservation initiatives.

Breeder, Owner, & Handler | 1970s – Present
• Acquired nearly 50 years of hands-on expertise in purebred dogs.
• As a breeder, produced three national specialty winners and a Westminster Toy Group winner as well as dozens of champions.
• Deep foundational knowledge in Pugs.
• As professional handler I finished dogs from four groups as well as won over a dozen Best in Shows.
• Amassed an extensive personal collection of ribbons and medals for home-bred champions.

Ring Philosophy & Reputation
According to exhibitor reviews and peer reflections, Mrs. Patterson is recognized for the following judging traits:
• Efficient & Professional: Known as a "no-nonsense," highly organized, and efficient ring manager.
• Focus on Structure & Heritage: Prioritizes balance, breed type, soundness, and purposeful movement over exaggerated ring speed.
• Impartial Assessment: Strictly evaluates the dog against its official AKC standard; completely unswayed by professional handler status or political influence.

09/16/2026

2027 Panel Introduction - Elaine J. Lessig

Elaine J. Lessig is a prominent American Kennel Club (AKC) dog show judge, breeder, and media
personality based in Clinton, New Jersey.

In 1999, she became the first Cavalier King Charles
Spaniel breeder to earn AKC judging status based solely on her breed background. Since then, she
has completed more than 1,350 judging assignments and
judged at premier events, including the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

The overview below organizes her career into key areas: judging credentials, major assignments,
breeding and handling accomplishments, and leadership and media contributions.

Judging Credentials and Approvals
• Licensing Body: American Kennel Club (AKC Judge #7626)
• First Breed Approval: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, 1999
• Approved Groups: Toy, Sporting, and Non-Sporting Groups
• Additional Approvals: Best in Show (BIS)
• Other Disciplines: Junior Showmanship and Conformation

Selected Judging Assignments
• Westminster Kennel Club: Judged Cavalier King Charles Spaniels at the Garden—the first
breeder-judge to do so.
• National Specialties: Judged the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club National Specialty
and many other national breed events.
• International Work: Judged AKC, CKCSC, and multi-breed shows in several countries.

Breeding and Handling Highlights
• Kennel: Roi L Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and English Toy Spaniels
• Breed Involvement: Breeding and showing Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in the 1980s, before AKC
recognition.
• Titles Earned: Produced numerous Champions and earned obedience, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), and
CKCSC/USA titles with her dogs.
• Major Wins: Bred and owned dogs that earned Best in Show (BIS), Reserve Best in Show (RBOS), and
Best of Opposite S*x honors at Westminster, the AKC National Championship, and the American
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club National Specialty.

Leadership and Media Work
• Show Management: Served as President and Show Chairman for the Delaware Water Gap Kennel Club
and the Meadowlands Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club.
• Media and Journalism: Hosts and conducts interviews for Canine Chronicle TV, including segments
such as “Closet Confidential” where she speaks with leading judges and offers insights on style and
ring presentation. Writes for the Canine Chronicle, The Big E and Eye on Fashion Columns
• Industry Reputation: Known across the sport for her distinctive style, memorable ring wardrobe,
and deep commitment to the purebred dog community Which she enjoys beyond words.

09/10/2026

Salisbury North Carolina Kennel Club – Sunday, July 12, 2026

https://caninechronicle.com/?p=363864

07/15/2026

07/15/2026