23/05/2023
Dog News regrets to inform the fancy of the death of internationally respected judge Geir Flyckt-Pedersen.
A world-famous Wire Fox Terrier breeder with more than 100 Louline champions to his credit, Geir adjudicated at every major show on the world stage, from Crufts to Westminster to Montgomery. A Norwegian native and undisputed Terrier authority, he bred a multitude of champions with his late wife Gerd across several other breeds, including English Cockers, Greyhounds, Whippets and Norfolk Terriers.
After leaving their previous homes in Sweden and England, Geir and Gerd made the United States their permanent home.
Geir's always sage, frequently sardonic "Re-Flyctkt-ions" essays were one of most popular and anticipated columns in Dog News.
Geir leaves behind his son Eric, daughter-in-law Rebecca, granddaughters Anna and Emily, and a stepdaughter in Sweden.
Along with the entire fancy, Dog News mourns his loss — not only in the center of the ring and in the pages of this magazine, but also in our hearts, as a dear, long-time friend.