Mrs Marilynn Morphet has been involved in the Dog Fraternity for more than 45 years. During that time she has enjoyed success with her Golden Retrievers in several states of Australia. In 1985 she joined the Trainee Judges Scheme and since that time she has judged extensively in all states of Australia and both islands of New Zealand. She is qualified to judge Gundogs, Terriers, Hounds and the Working Dog Group at Championship Level and the remaining Dog breeds at Open Show level. Mrs Morphet has been privileged to judge at Gundog Specialties in Australia and New Zealand including officiating at Golden Retriever Specialties on nine occasions. Other highlights include officiating at Queensland’s Hound of the Year.  Over the years she has held executive positions on a number of All Breeds Dog Clubs in addition to being Australia’s National Secretary for a large Specialist Breed Club.  Mrs Morphet has lectured at Conferences in Australia, New Zealand and the UK, one highlight being an invitation to speak at the Seminar for the Centenary of the UK Golden Retriever Club in 2013 and she is very much looking forward to speaking at Australia’s National Show at the end of October 2014 and judging at the Golden Retriever Club of Canada National Show in September 2015. Over the years Mrs Morphet has examined Trainee Judges for elevation to Gundog Group Championship status.  She is also the author of a widely acclaimed Specialist Dog Book.  Marilynn holds a Research Master’s Degree in Biostatistics, is married to a Geologist and has three adult daughters. Other main hobbies include creating exclusive dollshouses, collecting books and antique dog figurines, painting, travelling and genealogy.