Judge Info - Jonathan Jackson
Showdog.com Judge Since Sunday, September 30, 2018
Retirement
Announced 10/31/2018
Shows a slight bias toward bitches over dogs. 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. 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 Jonathan Jackson looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | Normal |
| Forequarter | High |
| Hindquarter | Normal |
| Gait | Very High |
| Top Neck and Back | Low |
| Coat | High |
| Size/Height | Very High |
| Feet | Low |
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. Jonathan Jackson has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Ster Stockyard |
| 2 | Riely Whalen |
| 3 | Caryn Brumit |
| 4 | Flozell Tucker |
| 5 | Herb Bowe |
| 6 | Matt Moore |
| 7 | June Dixon |
| 8 | Den Towler |
| 9 | Coby Rodriguez |
| 10 | Alles Vickers |
| 11 | Jony Bewely |
| 12 | Nathia Barks |
| 13 | Greg Alexander |
| 14 | Edna Dixon |
| 15 | Nany Painter |
| 16 | Jay McHaney |
| 17 | Jennifer Oneil |
| 18 | Jamiel Leavens |
| 19 | Jessa McKinnley |
| 20 | John Rome |
| 21 | Beah McEwen |
| 22 | Katy Murrell |
| 23 | Bill Meyer |
| 24 | Peren Troy |
| 25 | Norma Young |
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 |
| TRST all breed 81 | 4/8/2025 | BM 191 Richochet |
| April 2025 Afghan Hound Nationals | 4/4/2025 | |
| March 2025 Silky Terrier Nationals | 3/19/2025 | |
| March 2025 Norwich Terrier Nationals | 3/10/2025 | |
| Fall Leaves 225 | 1/11/2025 | EDD Italia 90 |
| Spot The Winners 2 | 12/30/2024 | |
| Special 11 | 9/27/2024 | |
| South Florida 254 | 9/22/2024 | |
| Ranch JAH Autumn Fayre 48 | 9/8/2024 | Lallybroch den Chrann Darach |
| English Foxhound Specialty of the Redwoods 27 | 6/10/2024 |
