Croatian Dalmatian Club "Atila Dubac"

Raspored 03.10.2026, KARLOVAC, Hrvatska
Specialty Dalmatian Show
Rune Brunberg Johansen (Sweden)

Rune Brunberg Johansen

My name is Rune Brunberg Johansen. I was born in Norway in 1968 and have been active in the world of purebred dogs for more than 35 years as a breeder, exhibitor, and conformation judge. Since 2002, I have lived in Sweden together with Florence Brunberg Johansen of Kennel Jilloc’s. I have been an authorized judge since 2008 and have had the privilege of judging dog shows in numerous countries throughout Europe and Australia.

My breeding activities have been carried out under the Timanka kennel name. Originally, my primary focus was the Cocker Spaniel, but through my cooperation with Anne K. Lund and Kennel Timanka, I also became involved in breeding Dalmatians. Over time, the Dalmatian became one of the breeds that has had the greatest influence on my life in dogs.

The Dalmatian has been a central part of my canine journey for many years. I have had the privilege of judging Dalmatians at both national and international shows, as well as Club shows in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Bulgaria, and Australia.

My breeding program under the Timanka prefix has always focused on producing sound, typey Dalmatians with excellent temperament. Over the years, many Timanka-bred dogs have achieved success in both the show ring and breeding programs.

Following the passing of Anne K. Lund, I continued my work in the dog world together with Florence Brunberg Johansen and Kennel Jilloc’s. Although I now exclusively breed English Springer Spaniels, the Dalmatian has always remained an important part of my life with dogs, both as a breeder and as a judge.

What I Value as a Judge

As a judge, I place the greatest emphasis on construction and movement. A correctly built dog with sound anatomy has the best foundation for performing the work for which the breed was developed and for remaining healthy throughout its life.

I place great importance on overall balance, where proportions, angulation, and body structure work together to create efficient and functional movement. For me, a dog should move with ease, power, and stability while clearly maintaining its breed type.

Particularly in Dalmatians, I look for a dog that combines strength, elegance, and endurance, with free, ground-covering movement and sound construction that reflects the breed’s original role as a carriage dog. Breed type, temperament, and presentation are, of course, important, but construction and movement will always form the foundation of my assessment.

I am very pleased and honored to have been entrusted with judging our wonderful breed in its homeland, and I approach this assignment with great humility and respect.

Rune Brunberg Johansen