Judge Info - Aileen Ley

Showdog.com Judge Since Sunday, October 31, 2010
Retirement Announced 10/31/2012

Has a tendency to use dogs handled by certain handlers but isn't overt in it. Moderate level of breed bias. Has a tendency to like dogs the more often they're seen.

Traits

Each judge on ShowDog.Com gives a different amount of weight to each trait of the dogs that they judge in each show.  Below is a table of which traits Aileen Ley looks for.

Trait Importance
Head Normal
Forequarter High
Hindquarter High
Gait Low
Top Neck and Back Low
Coat High
Size/Height High
Feet Normal

Favorite Handlers

Each judge has a preference for certain handlers.  These preferences may be based on past experiences, showing style, or just plain old dirty politics.  This preference is completely separate from the quality of the exhibitor, which DOES come into play in the show ring.  Aileen Ley has been known to prefer the following handlers.

Rank Exhibitor
1 Keven Dowdle
2 Cliff Irwin
3 Erik Mitchell
4 Hen Kilburn
5 Bradie DiNapoli
6 Aly Dimaggio
7 Chuck Donaldson
8 Stephanie Scott
9 Terri Farnum
10 Listy Cousar
11 Jene Moak
12 Huntert Dawe
13 Kimberly Carson
14 Joandy Classen
15 Ben Marro
16 Maret Gentile
17 Rachero Fergus
18 Bre Strayhorn
19 Deborie Mejorado
20 Tod Brubaker
21 Julie Patton
22 Antonio Hutchinson
23 Jos Harter
24 Ron Boening
25 Dert Priebe

Only the top 25 are listed for the sake of brevity.

Recent Judged Shows

Below is a list of the shows recently judged by this judge. 

Show Date Best in Show
September 2025 Japanese Chin Nationals 9/25/2025
AE CC 160 9/21/2025
ATK all breed 105 9/18/2025 Sarah’s Mantaur
AE CC 145 9/5/2025
MurTzars Afghan Show 4 8/14/2025
Residential 5 7/22/2025 Kraken de Rossi
July 2025 English Setter Nationals 7/19/2025
July 2025 Dalmatian Nationals 7/15/2025
June 2025 C.K.C.S. Nationals 6/23/2025
June 2025 G.B.G.V. Nationals 6/21/2025


Did you know?
The sit for exam is a modified version of the Stand for Exam. It is generally used in novice level classes and requires the handler to order the dog to sit and then to move away from the dog the length of the leash. The judge will then approach the dog and pet the dog's head.