Final Slate of Judges Named for Cynosport 2025

Austria's Bernd Huppe returns to Cynosport for second year.

Jun 8, 2025

By: News Editor

Earlier this year we announced a partial list of judges, and now the list is final!

The following individuals will be judging the Cynosport® World Games Presented by Purina® Pro Plan®, scheduled for October 15-19, 2025, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee: Bernd Hüppe, Meredith Keraga, Dale Mahoney and Jan Skurzynski.

Bernd Hüppe of Kaumberg, Austria, started his agility journey in 1991 with a Siberian Husky. For more than 30 years, he has competed successfully with dogs of various breeds through the international level, including being part of the 2015 Vice World Champion Team at the FCI (International Canine Federation) World Championship in Bologna, Italy. Bernd became a judge 28 years ago as a way to contribute to the sport. A self-employed marketing consultant and agility trainer, he has judged events around the world including three FCI World Championships and two European Opens. “I love seeing the common joy in the faces of each dog and handler,” Bernd said. “Our dogs don’t think in titles and glory; they just want to have fun together with us. Sometimes, we should learn from our dogs and keep that in mind.”

Bernd Huppe - Cynosport judge 500

Bernd Hüppe

Meredith Keraga, of Andover, Minnesota, has been judging USDAA events since 2009.

Meredith Keraga and Chandra 500

Meredith Keraga

Dale Mahoney and Jan Skurzynski of Nampa/ Boise, Idaho, are a husband-and-wife team who have both competed and judged at Cynosport in the past.

Judge Jan Skurzynski in action

Jan Skurzynski (Paws Action photo)

Dale Mahoney and Aly photo by Jeanne Allen of Paws Action 500

Dale Mahoney (Paws Action photo)