Anne Rogers Clark (born January 6, 1929,

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– died December 20, 2006,

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) was an American

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and trainer and one of the few people licensed to judge all 165 breeds and varieties recognized by the

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. She was the first woman to win best in show at the

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as a

professional handler A professional handler, sometimes called a professional dog handler is a person who trains, conditions and shows dogs in conformation shows for a fee. Handlers are hired by dog owners or breeders to finish their championship, or if finished, to sh ...

, and she tied for second there among all handlers with three best in shows. Her 22 judging appearances at Westminster matched the record.

Background

Anne Hone Rogers, the daughter of William and Olga Rogers, was raised in

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. She stood over 6 feet tall for most of her adult life. Her mother, Olga Hone Rogers, a successful canine importer, breeder and exhibitor, ran a

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. After graduating from high school, Anne Rogers started a successful dog department at

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, then opened a dog grooming service in Manhattan. She won her first best in show at Westminster in 1956.

Writings

She co-authored ''The International Encyclopedia of Dogs'' and a fixture at the

since 1941.

Documentary film appearance

Clark appeared in the documentary film ''Wiener Takes All''.

Death

She died from

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associated with

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, aged 77, in

. She was predeceased by her husband, James Edward Clark.

References

External links

*
Profile at Westminster Kennel Club website

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