Officers
Brian King
Chairman
- Location: Essex
KC Affix: Kingsline
- Website: http://www.kingsline.com
Background
Fiona King
Secretary
- Location: Essex
KC Affix: Kingsline
- Website: http://www.kingsline.com
Background
Jan Mason
Treasurer
- Location: Bedford
- KC Affix: Aprika
- Website: http://www.aprika.co.uk/
Background
Committee Members
Karen Sandells
Show & Event Manager
Location: East Sussex
- KC Affix: Shawmut
Background
Chris Mewse
Show & Event Manager
Membership Secretary
- Location: West Sussex
Background
Dawn Atherton-Kemp
- Location: Suffolk
KC Affix: Flintcross
Background
Lucy Dearn
Website & Social Media
- Location: West Midlands
- KC Affix: Roxxilu
Background
Andy Strickland Webmaster
Location: Hertfordshire
Background
I am 64, married to Ceri and have lived in Milton Keynes for about 18 years. After I took redundancy we made the decision to get a dog, so after spending a lot of time investigating and watching lots of dog videos we decided that we really liked the look, temperament (and the bonkers behaviours) of the Boston, so we went to a boston dog show where we were introduced to lots of owners and some breeders. We decided not long after getting our first that a 2nd Boston would be a good idea so we now have a boy and a girl, Harvey and Nia. After Covid we were able to start some ringcraft training as we were interested in showing and we have found the experience nerve wracking, exciting and rewarding at the same time and we have made a whole new group of friends across the country who have the same interest.
Julie Cox
Location: Kent
Background
Hi, my name is Julie Cox and I’m from Kent. I was born into a family who always had dogs and I’m no stranger to a show ring; competing with horses, where I became a successful international showjumper; and I’ve also spent many years in British Bulldogs. A friend of mine had a Boston and I liked their smart appearance and playful personality, so when my friend had a litter from her bitch, I took one because I thought they’d make good family pets. I’ve owned and showed Bostons for 10 years now and won at Crufts 2023 which is a showing highlight for me personally. I am passionate about the health and correct standard for Bostons and I’m looking forward to helping the committee of the Club at events and more. I look forward to catching up with some of you in person, so if you see me around the ring, please say hello!
Kate Snell
Location: Cardiff
KC Affix: Sonduriya
Background
I have owned Bostons for ten years. My first show dog was Domino, who became the first bitch born in Wales to become a champion. Domino has contributed to the breed through her daughter Eden who is also a champion and was declared best of breed at Crufts 2022, as well as Domino’s son Dave who has sired a champion.
I am looking forward to using my administration skills gained in a previous career as a property law executive for the benefit of the Club, along with meeting new people at forthcoming events.
I am passionate about the health of the breed and preserving the breed standard. I feel it is important to encourage newcomers to the breed and to support and educate them as they learn; whether they are pet owners or show enthusiasts.
I enjoy stewarding at dog shows and am currently progressing through my judging journey with the aim of becoming a championship show judge one day. I help at a local ringcraft class where I am involved with the smaller breeds.