Aleš Novak

Graduated from Economics, Professional photographer, Slo. Archery champion, Ski teacher, Whippet breeder, Exhibitor and Int. FCI Judge group 4, 8 and 10.

My name is Aleš Novak and I started sharing my active life with dogs (whippets) in 1992, when my Karstia kennel was established. I have always kept good friendly contacts with best breeders in the UK and other parts of Europe and World. I spent so many learning days with best whippet breeders from England and Italy on the beginning of my Whippet career.

From 1992 i had 34 whippet litters and many of my
puppies became champions. My Karstia Whippets got 16 Best in Show Tittles and 49 Best of group tittles. We established Slovenian Sighthound Club more than 32 years ago. Member of Slovenian Sighthound club board, breeding comitee and president of show comitee for more than 20 years.

I am International FCI judge for all Sighthounds, Dachshunds, Spaniels, Retrievers and Water dogs from 2001. I judged many International, national and special shows all around Europe and Australia. Last year I started to do also group FCI 9. I am in love with dogs and i always respect exhibitors, that’s why i have always big entry at any show. The biggest Whippet entry I had in Sweden- 189 dogs ( what is still record entry) and in Australia- 185 dogs.

Always come and judge seriously, unburdened and with honour. Every time I judge any breed I am licensed for by FCI, I try my best to choose the best quality dogs in my opinion, regardless of achievements of the dogs from previous dog shows. That is why I am never under pressure of knowing who the leading show dog is or who handles it in the show ring. What judge friends, show organizers and exhibitors said many times about me: friendly to dogs and people, knowledge, eye for a good dog and proper moving, dynamic sporty person with wide open mind...

Thanks for your trust and I hope we will spend a nice time together.
Aleš Novak- Karstia Slovenia