Judge Info - Kerrie Orval
Showdog.com Judge Since Saturday, June 4, 2005
Retirement
Announced 10/31/2007
Shows a slight bias toward dogs over bitches. Has a tendency to use dogs handled by certain handlers but isn't overt in it. Low level of breed bias. Thinks dogs should be compared to how good they are vs the rest of their breed rather than overall quality vs all dogs.
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 Kerrie Orval looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | Low |
| Forequarter | Normal |
| Hindquarter | Low |
| Gait | Low |
| Top Neck and Back | Very High |
| Coat | High |
| Size/Height | Low |
| 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. Kerrie Orval has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Keven Dowdle |
| 2 | Aly Dimaggio |
| 3 | Chuck Donaldson |
| 4 | Stephanie Scott |
| 5 | Cliff Irwin |
| 6 | Erik Mitchell |
| 7 | Hen Kilburn |
| 8 | Jene Moak |
| 9 | Bradie DiNapoli |
| 10 | Kimberly Carson |
| 11 | Joandy Classen |
| 12 | Terri Farnum |
| 13 | Listy Cousar |
| 14 | Huntert Dawe |
| 15 | Ben Marro |
| 16 | Deborie Mejorado |
| 17 | Maret Gentile |
| 18 | Julie Patton |
| 19 | Rachero Fergus |
| 20 | Bre Strayhorn |
| 21 | Antonio Hutchinson |
| 22 | Tod Brubaker |
| 23 | Dert Priebe |
| 24 | Pamelan Treadwell |
| 25 | Justin Moyer |
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 |
| Lake Itasca 148 | 4/4/2025 | Dondaig Jameson |
| April 2025 Bulldog Nationals | 4/2/2025 | |
| April 2025 Pumi Nationals | 4/1/2025 | |
| South Florida 332 | 3/14/2025 | |
| February 2025 Plott Nationals | 2/10/2025 | |
| January 2025 Belgian Malinois Nationals | 1/18/2025 | |
| Cairn Ceilidh 80 | 1/8/2025 | |
| January 2025 Australian Cattle Dog Nationals | 1/7/2025 | |
| January 2025 English Foxhound Nationals | 1/1/2025 | |
| Airmid 148 | 12/29/2024 | TLC He Has Tartan Zeal |
