Judge Info - Lewis Andersen

Showdog.com Judge Since Monday, September 30, 2013
Retirement Announced 7/31/2014

Doesn't like using the same breeds that win every other show for BIS. Has a tendency to use dogs handled by certain handlers but isn't overt in it. Moderate 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 Lewis Andersen looks for.

Trait Importance
Head Very High
Forequarter Low
Hindquarter Low
Gait Very Low
Top Neck and Back Normal
Coat High
Size/Height 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.  Lewis Andersen has been known to prefer the following handlers.

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

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
Indianas 27 10/19/2025
Arizona 61 10/14/2025 Arrosa Lanza
Indianas 13 10/5/2025
Spooky Time All Breed Classic 10/4/2025 Arrosa Madian
Draig Fall Show 34 9/29/2025 Nachthunde Bret
Finn All Breed 102 9/26/2025 Arrosa Maha
SnapB Show 12 9/4/2025 Arrosa Felix
B 150 8/30/2025
Fall Leaves 273 7/20/2025 Arrosa Carmiya
SnappedOn Show 9 7/15/2025 GooseCreek Matter of Trust


Did you know?
In multi-breed and all-breed shows, the winners of all breeds within the kennel club's breed Groups then compete for Group placements.