Judge Info - Mike Dixon

Showdog.com Judge Since Friday, June 6, 2003
Retirement Announced 9/30/2007

Shows a slight bias toward dogs over bitches. 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 Mike Dixon looks for.

Trait Importance
Head Low
Forequarter High
Hindquarter Normal
Gait Low
Top Neck and Back High
Coat Low
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.  Mike Dixon has been known to prefer the following handlers.

Rank Exhibitor
1 Alejam Zapien
2 Kate Dalton
3 Annee Lino
4 Chrise Elleberee
5 Aarthom Rapier
6 George Anderson
7 Clan Melby
8 Stephew Deering
9 Kim Coleman
10 All Mederos
11 George Cruce
12 Roby Hawks
13 John Urick
14 Logan Ray
15 Kelly LaFoy
16 Kristen Schindewolf
17 Emma Moss
18 Rusty Walter
19 Ellen Schroeder
20 Patrick Sayforth
21 Doug Mavroulis
22 Marisa Feagin
23 Duane Rawley
24 Stew Kellermen
25 Geor Board

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
South Florida 176 3/22/2024
TRHD all breed 74 2/20/2024 Leo’s A Place in The Sun
Clwyds Mid Month ACS Specialty 1/15/2024
January 2024 Glen of Imaal Terrier Nationals 1/10/2024
GaylanStudio9 All Breed 23-12-13 12/13/2023 Meadowly Black Satin Sheets
November 2023 Maltese Nationals 11/25/2023
Kimoko 7 11/11/2023 Anakie Fire Strike
October 2023 American Foxhound Nationals 10/23/2023
TRH all breed 61 10/21/2023 Moray Dane
Canmore5 All Breed 23-09-11 9/11/2023 RoseHound Chocolate Storm


Did you know?
A specialty show is a dog show which reviews a single breed, unlike other dog shows, particularly conformation shows, which are generally referred to as "all-breed" because they are open to all breeds recognized by the sponsoring kennel club.