Judge Info - Keven Ta
Showdog.com Judge Since Monday, December 31, 2007
Retirement
Announced 7/31/2009
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 Keven Ta looks for.
Trait | Importance |
Head | Normal |
Forequarter | Very High |
Hindquarter | Low |
Gait | Normal |
Top Neck and Back | Very High |
Coat | High |
Size/Height | Normal |
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. Keven Ta has been known to prefer the following handlers.
Rank | Exhibitor |
1 | Martha Woodson |
2 | Mike Schneider |
3 | Geor Board |
4 | Angela Fletcher |
5 | Sam Tacker |
6 | Marry Anne Bryant |
7 | Doug Mavroulis |
8 | Reberol Pattison |
9 | David Scott |
10 | Patrick Sayforth |
11 | Joey Allen |
12 | Sylvia Tejeda |
13 | Ellen Schroeder |
14 | Rusty Walter |
15 | Kelly LaFoy |
16 | Bruce Creel |
17 | Shael Parramore |
18 | Jana Mezies |
19 | Chri Faison |
20 | Roxanne Leatherwood |
21 | Joe Kensing |
22 | Mandy Parcus |
23 | Billip Soltero |
24 | Kim Coleman |
25 | Clan Melby |
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 |
April 2024 Ibizan Hound Nationals | 4/17/2024 | |
Gordon Setterpalooza 4 | 1/15/2024 | |
January 2024 Papillon Nationals | 1/11/2024 | |
November 2023 Dalmatian Nationals | 11/15/2023 | |
VI Top Of The Muffin To You No. 4 | 11/10/2023 | |
September 2023 Shiba Inu Nationals | 9/22/2023 | |
AE CC 43 | 8/17/2023 | |
August 2023 Cardigan Welsh Corgi Nationals | 8/15/2023 | |
BSG 8/12/23 Bulldog Show | 8/12/2023 | |
GaylanStudio4 All Breed 23-07-13 | 7/13/2023 | Channpema Jack Double Shot |