Judge Info - Maximo Jean
Showdog.com Judge Since Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Retirement
Announced 11/30/2009
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 Maximo Jean looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | Normal |
| Forequarter | High |
| Hindquarter | Normal |
| Gait | Normal |
| Top Neck and Back | Very Low |
| Coat | Low |
| Size/Height | High |
| Feet | Very 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. Maximo Jean has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Jos Harter |
| 2 | Ron Boening |
| 3 | Tod Brubaker |
| 4 | Parker Hart |
| 5 | Joey Finch |
| 6 | Bre Strayhorn |
| 7 | Holly Pollok |
| 8 | Rachero Fergus |
| 9 | Emily Nguyen |
| 10 | Maret Gentile |
| 11 | Art Toles |
| 12 | Ben Marro |
| 13 | Ros Richart |
| 14 | Eric Pennington |
| 15 | Huntert Dawe |
| 16 | Listy Cousar |
| 17 | Terri Farnum |
| 18 | Bradie DiNapoli |
| 19 | Hen Kilburn |
| 20 | Erik Mitchell |
| 21 | Cliff Irwin |
| 22 | Keven Dowdle |
| 23 | Aly Dimaggio |
| 24 | Chuck Donaldson |
| 25 | Stephanie Scott |
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 |
| March 2025 Miniature Bull Terrier Nationals | 3/11/2025 | |
| February 2025 Rhodesian Ridgeback Nationals | 2/13/2025 | |
| Everywhere | 1/15/2025 | |
| Present | 1/14/2025 | Wundaboys Dive |
| NUFC | 1/2/2025 | EDD Italia 90 |
| Wroof | 11/27/2024 | |
| Clear Run 79 | 11/10/2024 | HH Scarlet Clodagh |
| November 2024 Belgian Sheepdog Nationals | 11/3/2024 | |
| October 2024 Black Russian Terrier Nationals | 10/6/2024 | |
| Ranch JAH Autumn Fayre 52 | 10/4/2024 | HH Scarlet Clodagh |
