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FRED LANTING,AKC/International Judge, Author, GSD Breeder, SAAB Member
During the late `60s, Lanting began handling for others, and still handled his own dogs to many record achievements. In the 1970s, he bred Whippets and, as an advocate of purpose-bred dogs, he owned a lure-coursing champion Whippet that was also in the conformation top-ten! He added the Shiba during the 1980s, and for years was the importer/owner of the #1 Shiba outside of Japan. He has served in many leadership capacities for specialty and all-breed clubs.
Lanting has been a hands-on trainer, consultant, and pro handler who, in addition to traditional conformation shows, bred, trained, and titled countless dogs in Schutzhund/VPG/IPO competitions.
It was inevitable that Fred would become a judge whose opinion was sought and respected by AKC and CKC clubs and exhibitors, as well as registries and show organizations in some 30 countries. A serious scholar of canine anatomy and health who has assisted in veterinary surgery, Fred has frequently served as guest lecturer at veterinary schools in the U.S. and around the world.
AUTHOR: Fred Lanting is a gifted writer who shares his knowledge, makes complex subjects easy reading for judges, breeders, and dog sport enthusiasts. He is author of: The Total German Shepherd Dog, and the comprehensive Canine Orthopedic Problems, plus many technical and science books and books of poetry. He is a valued columnist for many magazines, TheDogPress.com, TheJudgesPlace.com and other websites in the U.S. and abroad.
He has been one of only 2 judges in the USA (and only a half-dozen in the Western Hemisphere) approved by the Schäferhund Verein.
TKC (The Kennel Club, United Kingdom) lists him for GSD, Rottweiler, Boxer, Whippet, Greyhound, and Shiba.
In addition, Lanting has awarded Challenge Certificates and equivalents to selected breeds in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, England, Scotland, and Japan, and to all breeds in Pakistan, India, much of S.E. Asia, South America, and the Caribbean.
SEMINARS & LECTURES: Fred Lanting provides presentations on
E-mail preferred, mr.gsd@netscape.com as he is often away. If necessary by phone: 256-498-3319 (7am - 7pm CST).
Mr. Lanting is a long-time feature writer for TheDogPress.com and TheDogPlace.org Copyright © NetPlacesNetwork.com 15041604-9 https://www.netplacesnetwork.com/SAAB/Lanting-Fred-150402.asp
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Fred Lanting’s first purebred dog was a Toy Fox Terrier in 1937. In 1945, Lanting whelped his first litter, Smooth Fox Terriers. He acquired his first German Shepherd Dog in 1947 and by 1966 was an active GSD breeder and trainer. 
JUDGING EXPERIENCE:
Fred is approved for All Breeds in UKC (United Kennel Club), Nat’l
Canine Assoc., ARBA, and in other countries and registries, including England, Ireland,
Trinidad, Colombia, Bolivia, Uruguay, Brazil, China, Malaysia, etc.