Judge Info - Travis Hunter
Showdog.com Judge Since Tuesday, June 10, 2003
Retirement
Announced 11/30/2007
Doesn't like using the same breeds that win every other show for BIS. Not very political. Moderate level of breed bias. Thinks dogs should be compared to how good they are vs the rest of their breed rather than overall quality vs all dogs.
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 Travis Hunter looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | Very Low |
| Forequarter | Normal |
| Hindquarter | Very Low |
| Gait | Low |
| Top Neck and Back | Low |
| Coat | High |
| Size/Height | Low |
| 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. Travis Hunter has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Edna Dixon |
| 2 | Jay McHaney |
| 3 | June Dixon |
| 4 | Matt Moore |
| 5 | Jessa McKinnley |
| 6 | John Rome |
| 7 | Beah McEwen |
| 8 | Katy Murrell |
| 9 | Riely Whalen |
| 10 | Ster Stockyard |
| 11 | Caryn Brumit |
| 12 | Flozell Tucker |
| 13 | Herb Bowe |
| 14 | Norma Young |
| 15 | Dan Adams |
| 16 | Den Towler |
| 17 | Coby Rodriguez |
| 18 | Alles Vickers |
| 19 | Jony Bewely |
| 20 | Nathia Barks |
| 21 | Jeff Wehlan |
| 22 | Greg Alexander |
| 23 | Willie Cundiff |
| 24 | Bob Coke |
| 25 | Debbie Merrill |
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 |
| Jordana 63 | 10/12/2025 | |
| October 2025 Redbone Coonhound Nationals | 10/9/2025 | |
| Spring Blush 13 | 9/13/2025 | Sarah’s Mantaur |
| Husky Haven Show 2 | 8/20/2025 | |
| Finn All Breed 94 | 8/7/2025 | Chonselta American Girl |
| KaSherr Specialty 16 | 5/1/2025 | |
| March 2025 Border Collie Nationals | 3/20/2025 | |
| Toy Poodle Parade 483 | 3/18/2025 | |
| GSD 2025 Party 2 | 1/3/2025 | |
| Merry Christmas Everyone | 12/25/2024 | JP Polo |
