Judge Info - Alexis Sides

Showdog.com Judge Since Friday, November 30, 2007
Retirement Announced 3/31/2008

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 Alexis Sides looks for.

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

Rank Exhibitor
1 Yvette Glover
2 Caraces Rowen
3 Thom Kogut
4 Sana Rasnick
5 Scott Ramsey
6 Evan Kown
7 Nata Deming
8 Claire McAllister
9 Mick Sherrer
10 Abby Stewart
11 Chrica Donnellan
12 Dianne Carter
13 Janis Coakley
14 Giulice Lipton
15 Nicole Hunger
16 Pamarba Lhoam
17 Bob Golub
18 Chric Hoover
19 Billip Soltero
20 Mandy Parcus
21 Kristen Gowin
22 Joe Kensing
23 Roxanne Leatherwood
24 Chri Faison
25 Jana Mezies

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
Memphis 2/6 All-Breed Show 2/6/2025 Sweet William of Greyfriar
Cairn Classic 47 1/30/2025
January 2025 C.K.C.S. Nationals 1/23/2025
KOG all breed 58 1/9/2025 EDD Grinch
December 2024 Shih Tzu Nationals 12/13/2024
December 2024 Polish Lowland Sheepdog Nationals 12/2/2024
October 2024 Rottweiler Nationals 10/14/2024
September 2024 Mudi Nationals 9/25/2024
August 2024 American Foxhound Nationals 8/23/2024
August 2024 Australian Kelpie Nationals 8/4/2024


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.