About John Rowton

John started in purebred dogs in 1960 with Pembroke Welsh Corgis, and has bred and owned many breed and group-winning Corgis over the years. He also has bred and owned group winning and placing Scottish Deerhounds, Whippets and Bedlington Terriers.

Currently, John and his wife Michelle breed, exhibit and own Borzoi under the Kenai name. They have bred over 35 champions including breed, group and specialty winners and best in show winners in several countries. They are also the Breeders of Kenai’s Last of the Dogmen, the top winning dog of all time in Japan. In addition to Borzoi, they breed Doberman’s under the Wind River prefix.

John specialized in showing Working, Herding, Hounds, Terriers and Toys in Canada before applying to judge in 1984. John is approved judge all breeds by the Canadian Kennel Club. He has officiated at shows on 4 continents.

John M. Rowton

rowton@corgis.ca