Elena Agafonova was born in Russia, in Moscow. She graduated from the Faculty of Biology of Moscow State University. PhD, MBA degree. Graduated cynological course of RKF-FCI breeding and dog show judging. She also was the breeder of Russian Borzoi, Italian Greyhound, French Bulldog and Central Asian Shepherd.
Now she lives and works in Italy, in Rome. She is married to Salvatore Tripoli, the Italian judge.
Since 2006 she is the owner of Italian Greyhound Kennel “Giardini dello Zar”. Elena is an experienced and responsible breeder. Dogs of her kennel are often became winners in all world.
Elena is all rounder judge ENCI -FCI, she lectures on dog breeding. She also the author of articles in some magazines in Russia and Italy.
Judged at international dog shows CAC/CACIB: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Greece, Cina, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finlandia, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, India, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, UK.
Elena speaks in Russian, English, Italian and German.