A dog show judge claims to have been accused by a fellow dog breeder of using ‘bribery and bullying’ in an attempt to secure a more senior role on the panel.
James Morris, who breeds and judges Airedale terriers, is demanding damages of £25,000 from Susan Seabridge, chairman of the Airedale Terrier Breed Council.
Her letter alleged he had tried to bully a dog club secretary, and used a family member to try to bribe a potential assessor, in a bid to become a more senior judge, according to a High Court writ…