Janina Laurin is a breeder of Belgian Tervuren and second generation dog fancier and judge.  She breeds under the Chateau Blanc Kennel name which has been active over 50 years. The kennel has produced all breed Best in Show winners, Group winners & placers, CH Dual CH OTCH MACH CT HTCH Schutzhund title holders and perfect 200 obedience earners.  Chateau Blanc owned, bred or sired dogs have earned many Specialty and National BOB, BOW, BOS, Select, HIT awards and has over 200 champion of record.  One of only 4 Tervuren to earn a group
placement at Westminster was Chateau Blanc owned/bred. The kennel is most proud of its 28 Breeder Achievement Record (BAR) generational dogs & bitches. In
2002, Janina accepted the inaugural AKC Herding Breeder of the Year award on
behalf of Chateau Blanc Kennels (Edeltraud, Janina & Darlene).   Janina is an AKC judge of BIS, the Herding Group, multiple working breeds and continues to pursue additional breeds.  She has judged the national specialties of all 4 Belgian breeds and Newfoundlands.   Janina has served as the parent club's AKC Delegate for over 20 years and has served in various other leadership roles including President.  Janina is a founding member of the ABTC Judges Education Committee and mentor.  She is past showchair/cochair Putnam Kennel Club, founding member & past President Berkshire Belgian Tervuren and member of Saw Mill Kennel Club.