Judge Info - Joesph Synder

Showdog.com Judge Since Monday, December 31, 2007
Retirement Announced 8/31/2008

Has a tendency to use dogs handled by certain handlers but isn't overt in it. Low level of breed bias. Thinks a dog needs to earn its championship before it should even be considered for best of breed.

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 Joesph Synder looks for.

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

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.  Joesph Synder has been known to prefer the following handlers.

Rank Exhibitor
1 Peren Troy
2 Bill Meyer
3 Jamiel Leavens
4 Jennifer Oneil
5 Nany Painter
6 Justin Moyer
7 Pamelan Treadwell
8 Dert Priebe
9 Antonio Hutchinson
10 Greg Alexander
11 Nathia Barks
12 Julie Patton
13 Deborie Mejorado
14 Jony Bewely
15 Alles Vickers
16 Coby Rodriguez
17 Den Towler
18 Herb Bowe
19 Flozell Tucker
20 Caryn Brumit
21 Ster Stockyard
22 Riely Whalen
23 Matt Moore
24 June Dixon
25 Joandy Classen

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
April 2025 Flat-Coated Retriever Nationals 4/25/2025
March Is Marching Along Spottily 3/3/2025
La Vita Dolce 57 2/27/2025
Lake Itasca 135 2/7/2025 TSR Marmalade Marbles
Toy Poodle Parade 475 2/5/2025
February 2025 Lagotto Romagnolo Nationals 2/3/2025
December 2024 Irish Water Spaniel Nationals 12/11/2024
MVK all breed 49 11/4/2024 EK Real
Comet Presents All Breed Bonanza 102 10/11/2024 TSR Shes A Smarty Marble
GaylanStudio8 All-Breed 24-09-23 9/23/2024 Wundaboys Audi TT


Did you know?
The second obedience title is a CDX, or "Companion Dog Excellent", which is earned through competition in the Open obedience class.