Judge Info - Sandra Conway

Showdog.com Judge Since Friday, November 30, 2012
Retirement Announced 3/31/2014

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 Sandra Conway looks for.

Trait Importance
Head Low
Forequarter High
Hindquarter Very High
Gait Normal
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.  Sandra Conway has been known to prefer the following handlers.

Rank Exhibitor
1 Kath Hazlett
2 Judy Clarkson
3 Chry Krell
4 Aarry Schmit
5 Carolyn Beerer
6 Adrian Campbell
7 Bart Alderette
8 Mark Jetter
9 Kristen Gowin
10 Veronica Sheidt
11 Chric Hoover
12 Bob Golub
13 Valera Ortiz
14 Hun Sargeant
15 Dianne Carter
16 Brian Coke
17 Kelly Glenn
18 Abby Stewart
19 Elaine Stinson
20 Nata Deming
21 Evan Kown
22 Janis Lopez
23 Terrance Stuttsman
24 Bremy Scheffer
25 Thom Kogut

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
Ztc Dogos 3 2/3/2024
February 2024 Jack Russell Terrier Nationals 2/3/2024
WP Malamute Classic 2 2/2/2024
Clear Run 36 1/20/2024 Outrigger Ibiza
South Florida 147 1/16/2024
Comet Presents All Breed Bonanza 84 11/15/2023 Rookwood Fleeting Colours
September 2023 Wire Fox Terrier Nationals 9/2/2023
GaylanStudio3 All Breed 23-07-29 7/29/2023 Outrigger Earnest
RW Poodle Party 43 7/20/2023
July 2023 Bedlington Terrier Nationals 7/19/2023


Did you know?
A conformation dog show is not a comparison of one dog to another but a comparison of each dog to a judge's mental image of the ideal breed type as outlined in the individual breed's breed standard.