SEI-ICHIRO ISHIMARU

JKC/FCI All Breed International Judge

Sei-ichiro was raised with dogs. In 1993, he became involved with Italian Greyhounds and fell inlove with them.

In 1994, Sei-ichiro and his parents co founded Flash Shower Italian Greyhounds in Tokyo, Japan.Flash Shower Italian Greyhounds has developed trusting relationships and camaraderie with prestigious overseas breeders in the USA, Australia, Finland and other places, from whom they acquire mating partners for their dogs. Sei ichiro and his parents are committed to breeding quality Italian Greyhounds.

By 2015, the dogs bred and owned by Flash Shower had won Pedigree Awards for nineteen consecutive years. In her glory years, FCI JKC CH Flash Shower JP Miss Perfect, among them, was awarded Best in Show more than twenty times. She also placed fifth among JKC Al l Breeds.

Sei-ichiro began showing dogs as an owner handler when he was a college student.
He has showed and finished with multiple Best in Shows. He has also finished with multiple Group Placements at the FCI Asia International Dog Show, among still oth er accolades received during his owner handler career.

At present, Sei-ichiro is certified to judge All Breeds recognized by the JKC/FCI. He has judged at dog shows in Japan, Poland, Finland, Brazil , Colombia , Argentina, Vietn a m , Thailand , France , Italy , Russia , Peru , Lithuania , Croatia , Estonia , Hungary , Gibraltar , New Zealand , Australia , Canada and USA including Westminster Kennel Club Show 2021 and FCI World Dog Show 2022

Sei-ichiro is the president of The JKC Southern Tokyo Italian Greyhound Club which is the only Italian G reyhound Specialty Club in Asia. He is also a member of The Italian Greyhound Club of America.

Sei-ichiro is a licensed real estate broker and runs his own business besides being the co founder of Flash Shower Italian Greyhounds. He continues his joyful l ife with his dogs.