Judge Info - Blake Hepler
Showdog.com Judge Since Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Retirement
Announced 12/31/2008
Has a tendency to use dogs handled by certain handlers but isn't overt in it. Doesn't show a breed bias at all.
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 Blake Hepler looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | High |
| Forequarter | High |
| Hindquarter | Normal |
| Gait | Normal |
| Top Neck and Back | Normal |
| Coat | Low |
| Size/Height | Very Low |
| 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. Blake Hepler has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Keven Dowdle |
| 2 | Cliff Irwin |
| 3 | Erik Mitchell |
| 4 | Hen Kilburn |
| 5 | Bradie DiNapoli |
| 6 | Aly Dimaggio |
| 7 | Chuck Donaldson |
| 8 | Stephanie Scott |
| 9 | Terri Farnum |
| 10 | Listy Cousar |
| 11 | Huntert Dawe |
| 12 | Jene Moak |
| 13 | Kimberly Carson |
| 14 | Joandy Classen |
| 15 | Ben Marro |
| 16 | Maret Gentile |
| 17 | Rachero Fergus |
| 18 | Bre Strayhorn |
| 19 | Deborie Mejorado |
| 20 | Tod Brubaker |
| 21 | Julie Patton |
| 22 | Jos Harter |
| 23 | Antonio Hutchinson |
| 24 | Ron Boening |
| 25 | Parker Hart |
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 |
| TNT 357th All Breed Show | 3/11/2026 | Agamede Dr Jekyll |
| March 2026 Alaskan Malamute Nationals | 3/1/2026 | |
| February 2026 Siberian Husky Nationals | 2/16/2026 | |
| February 2026 Redbone Coonhound Nationals | 2/9/2026 | |
| TRH all breed 121 | 1/12/2026 | Lanakila Vanishing Cabinet |
| Truly Special DDT VIII | 12/20/2025 | |
| Toy Poodle Parade 513 | 12/5/2025 | |
| December 2025 Shetland Sheepdog Nationals | 12/4/2025 | |
| South Florida 444 | 11/24/2025 | |
| November 2025 Lowchen Nationals | 11/12/2025 |
