Remembering Lee Herr

We received the sad news that Lee Herr of Mesa, AZ has passed away at 70 years old.

Mr. Herr came from a lifelong history of involvement with dogs and Animal Husbandry. He grew up on a family farm, where he witnessed dogs being used for their original purpose and function: Collies herding livestock, German Shepherd Dogs protecting and guarding property and livestock, Terriers controlling rodents and Beagles hunting.  In his early adulthood, he exhibited a German Shepherd Dog in Obedience, and was immediately hooked on the Sport of Dogs. His future thereafter included being a breeder, exhibitor, handler,  club member, Show Chairman, AKC Rep and Judge. Additionally, he participated in all aspects of Obedience, Conformation, Going to Ground Competition and Beagle Field Trials.   He owned, and/or bred various breeds including: Fox Terriers, German Shepherd Dogs, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Beagles, Collies, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, West Highland White Terriers, and exhibited many more. He had the most success breeding and exhibiting Smooth Fox Terriers under the prefix “Wild Country”.  Mr. Herr had served as the President of the New Castle Kennel Club for more than 20 years and Cluster Chairman and Coordinator for the Memorial Classic Dog Show Cluster since its inception. Furthermore, he was a lifetime member of the New Castle Kennel Club. His dog related history included memberships in the German Shepherd Dog Club of America, GSDC of W. PA., American Fox Terrier Club, Smooth Fox Terrier Club and Glen of Imaal Terrier Club. He was also involved in judges’ organizations such as the American Dog Show Judges, Senior Confirmation Judges Association, Northern Ohio Judges Association and a founding member of the Pennsylvania Dog Show Judges.

The Canine Chronicle extends sincere condolences to Lee’s family, friends and the dog show community following his passing. He will be missed.

 

 

 

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