Judge Info - Anthony Lara
Showdog.com Judge Since Thursday, December 31, 2015
Retirement
Announced 11/30/2017
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 Anthony Lara looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | Very Low |
| Forequarter | Normal |
| Hindquarter | Very Low |
| Gait | Normal |
| Top Neck and Back | Low |
| Coat | Normal |
| Size/Height | 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. Anthony Lara has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | George Anderson |
| 2 | Alejam Zapien |
| 3 | Kate Dalton |
| 4 | Clan Melby |
| 5 | Kim Coleman |
| 6 | Annee Lino |
| 7 | Chrise Elleberee |
| 8 | Aarthom Rapier |
| 9 | Stephew Deering |
| 10 | All Mederos |
| 11 | George Cruce |
| 12 | Roby Hawks |
| 13 | John Urick |
| 14 | Kelly LaFoy |
| 15 | Logan Ray |
| 16 | Rusty Walter |
| 17 | Ellen Schroeder |
| 18 | Patrick Sayforth |
| 19 | Kristen Schindewolf |
| 20 | Emma Moss |
| 21 | Doug Mavroulis |
| 22 | Geor Board |
| 23 | Mike Schneider |
| 24 | Martha Woodson |
| 25 | Marisa Feagin |
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 |
| June 2025 Australian Shepherd Nationals | 6/23/2025 | |
| June 2025 G.S.M.D. Nationals | 6/16/2025 | |
| April 2025 Dalmatian Nationals | 4/15/2025 | |
| April 2025 German Spitz Nationals | 4/14/2025 | |
| April 2025 Chesapeake Bay Retriever Nationals | 4/4/2025 | |
| March 2025 Welsh Terrier Nationals | 3/24/2025 | |
| Airmid 165 | 3/9/2025 | Rock de Rossi |
| Dewars 37 | 2/24/2025 | |
| Fall Leaves 236 | 2/18/2025 | Captain de Rossi |
| South Florida 291 | 12/12/2024 |
