Judge Info - Leif Law

Showdog.com Judge Since Sunday, September 30, 2007
Retirement Announced 6/30/2008

Has a tendency to use dogs handled by certain handlers but isn't overt in it. Low level of breed bias.

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 Leif Law looks for.

Trait Importance
Head Very High
Forequarter High
Hindquarter Low
Gait Low
Top Neck and Back Normal
Coat Low
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.  Leif Law has been known to prefer the following handlers.

Rank Exhibitor
1 Kim Coleman
2 Clan Melby
3 George Anderson
4 Alejam Zapien
5 Kate Dalton
6 Kelly LaFoy
7 Annee Lino
8 Rusty Walter
9 Chrise Elleberee
10 Ellen Schroeder
11 Aarthom Rapier
12 Patrick Sayforth
13 Stephew Deering
14 All Mederos
15 George Cruce
16 Roby Hawks
17 John Urick
18 Doug Mavroulis
19 Logan Ray
20 Geor Board
21 Mike Schneider
22 Martha Woodson
23 Kristen Schindewolf
24 Emma Moss
25 Angela Fletcher

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
DMs Spring Time 3/26/2024 Picardy Nightwing
February 2024 Weimaraner Nationals 2/20/2024
February 2024 Siberian Husky Nationals 2/16/2024
Rat Terrier Specialty of the Redwoods 20 2/15/2024
Rat Terrier Specialty of the Redwoods 15 1/20/2024
December 2023 American Cocker Spaniel Nationals 12/21/2023
VI Top Of The Muffin To You No. 7 12/18/2023
Fall Leaves 161 12/3/2023 Picardy Leroy
Breacan Fall Show 28 11/25/2023 GraphiX Ninety Proof
Canmore1 All Breed 23-10-29 10/29/2023 Darkwinter Murder Watch


Did you know?
In the United Kingdom, the international championship show Crufts was first held in 1891.