Judge Info - Paul Taylor

Showdog.com Judge Since Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Retirement Announced 8/31/2018

Not political at all. Doesn't show a breed bias at all.

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 Paul Taylor looks for.

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

Rank Exhibitor
1 Logan Ray
2 Kristen Schindewolf
3 Emma Moss
4 John Urick
5 Roby Hawks
6 George Cruce
7 All Mederos
8 Stephew Deering
9 Aarthom Rapier
10 Chrise Elleberee
11 Annee Lino
12 Kate Dalton
13 Alejam Zapien
14 Marisa Feagin
15 Duane Rawley
16 Stew Kellermen
17 Terry Galloway
18 Rogane Tuller
19 George Anderson
20 Clan Melby
21 Kim Coleman
22 Robert Pouk
23 Aimeene Good
24 Marc Buchhelt
25 Kennis Greiner

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
Lucky.Eleven 6/11/2025
Lets End On Top 1 4/27/2025
Lake Itasca 152 4/20/2025 Dreammyst Sonnet
April 2025 Curly-Coated Retriever Nationals 4/20/2025
B 103 3/28/2025
Spring Court All Breed 5 3/20/2025 JP Peaches N Dreams
March 2025 Cardigan Welsh Corgi Nationals 3/15/2025
Kerry Kollection 191 3/13/2025
Toy Poodle Parade 482 3/8/2025
March 2025 American Eskimo Dog Nationals 3/5/2025


Did you know?
In the American Kennel Club, a dog needs 15 points to become a Champion, with each win gaining anywhere from zero to five points depending on the number of dogs competing and the area where the show is held.