Judge Info - Andy Astor
Showdog.com Judge Since Sunday, June 5, 2005
Retirement
Announced 7/31/2008
Shows a slight bias toward dogs over bitches. Has a tendency to use dogs handled by certain handlers but isn't overt in it. 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 Andy Astor looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | Normal |
| Forequarter | High |
| Hindquarter | Normal |
| Gait | Normal |
| Top Neck and Back | Very High |
| Coat | Normal |
| Size/Height | Very Low |
| Feet | Normal |
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. Andy Astor has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Patrick Sayforth |
| 2 | Ellen Schroeder |
| 3 | Rusty Walter |
| 4 | Doug Mavroulis |
| 5 | Kelly LaFoy |
| 6 | Geor Board |
| 7 | Mike Schneider |
| 8 | Martha Woodson |
| 9 | Angela Fletcher |
| 10 | Sam Tacker |
| 11 | Marry Anne Bryant |
| 12 | Kim Coleman |
| 13 | Clan Melby |
| 14 | George Anderson |
| 15 | Reberol Pattison |
| 16 | David Scott |
| 17 | Joey Allen |
| 18 | Sylvia Tejeda |
| 19 | Alejam Zapien |
| 20 | Kate Dalton |
| 21 | Annee Lino |
| 22 | Bruce Creel |
| 23 | Chrise Elleberee |
| 24 | Aarthom Rapier |
| 25 | Shael Parramore |
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 2026 Pembroke Welsh Corgi Nationals | 4/5/2026 | |
| Bravos Good Friday | 4/3/2026 | |
| March 2026 Estrela Mountain Dog Nationals | 3/14/2026 | |
| Paying It Forward 9 | 2/13/2026 | |
| Paying It Forward 7 | 2/11/2026 | |
| Jester Dogs 341st All Breed Show | 12/5/2025 | Lantern Hill Gunslinger |
| Krieghund Fall Show 27 | 11/25/2025 | Chonselta Rocketman |
| Garden State 11/6 All-Breed Show | 11/6/2025 | Moons After Show |
| October 2025 Gordon Setter Nationals | 10/21/2025 | |
| AE CC 170 | 10/5/2025 |
