Anita Marguerita Pettenhofer - 18 January 1937 – 19 February 2020
Anita was born in Germany and emigrated to Australia in 1955.
Anita was a mother to, Ann and Harry and Oma to several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Anita was a respected Breeder, Conformation Judge and Breed Surveyor. Anita bred under the, “Hagenstolz” prefix, breeding many excellent graded animals and most notably, Hagenstolz Drawcard – Siegerin in 1996, Reserve Siegerin in 1994 and twice Gold Medal Winning Bitch in 1993 and 1995 and Bronze Medal Winner in 1994. Anita gained her ANKC Judges Licence in 1972 and became a Breed Surveyor in 1977.
Anita was involved during the time of the Australian Importation Ban of the 1960’s and was the driving force behind getting Breed Survey started in the state of Victoria.
Anita was the first female SV Foreign List German Shepherd Dog Judge in Australia – something she was extremely proud of.
Anita was a friend and mentor to many and dedicated her life to the German Shepherd Dog in Australia.
Anita will be sadly missed by all who knew her and will never be forgotten. Tribute by Jenny Delucia
Our sympathies – The WUSV Secretariat General