Julia is a passionate Dandie Dinmont Terrier enthusiast, exhibitor and highly accomplished groomer, with particular expertise in the specialist skills involved in presenting the breed.

She has enjoyed considerable success in the show ring, including the outstanding achievement of winning Best of Breed at Crufts 2022 with Puddockswell Hoodwink.

Beyond the Dandie show ring, Julia is an accomplished competitive groomer and has represented Groom Team England. Her talents extend from traditional hand stripping and terrier presentation to creative grooming, where her imaginative designs have also achieved competition success.

Julia brings her extensive experience of grooming, showing and presentation to the Caledonian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club committee, sharing her knowledge and helping others develop the skills needed to keep Dandies looking their very best.

Julia's creative grooming work has won awards in competition — proving that her talents extend considerably beyond traditional terrier grooming.