Judge Info - Penny Strain

Showdog.com Judge Since Monday, October 31, 2011
Retirement Announced 12/31/2011

Shows a slight bias toward dogs over bitches. Actually prefers to see the owner of the dog handling 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 Penny Strain looks for.

Trait Importance
Head High
Forequarter High
Hindquarter High
Gait Normal
Top Neck and Back Low
Coat Normal
Size/Height Normal
Feet High

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.  Penny Strain has been known to prefer the following handlers.

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

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 Weimaraner Nationals 4/20/2024
WS-ACS 15 4/8/2024
April 2024 Belgian Tervuren Nationals 4/8/2024
Solcintra All Breed 92 3/27/2024 Kilhey The Wayfarer
GSDs 16th Year Anniversary 3/24/2024
February 2024 Irish Wolfhound Nationals 2/7/2024
Llanelli AB 18 1/20/2024 The Sentinel of Kilhey
CacheCreek All Breed 24-01-16 1/16/2024 The Sentinel of Kilhey
January 2024 Toy Fox Terrier Nationals 1/15/2024
Delia’s First All Breed 12/16/2023 The Sentinel of Kilhey


Did you know?
The largest and most prestigious dog show in America is the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, was established in 1877 and is held annually at Madison Square Garden in New York City.