Judge Info - Blake Hugh
Showdog.com Judge Since Friday, June 3, 2005
Retirement
Announced 9/30/2011
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 Blake Hugh looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | Low |
| Forequarter | Normal |
| Hindquarter | Normal |
| Gait | Normal |
| Top Neck and Back | Very Low |
| Coat | Very High |
| Size/Height | 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 Hugh has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Peren Troy |
| 2 | Bill Meyer |
| 3 | Justin Moyer |
| 4 | Pamelan Treadwell |
| 5 | Dert Priebe |
| 6 | Jamiel Leavens |
| 7 | Antonio Hutchinson |
| 8 | Jennifer Oneil |
| 9 | Nany Painter |
| 10 | Julie Patton |
| 11 | Deborie Mejorado |
| 12 | Greg Alexander |
| 13 | Nathia Barks |
| 14 | Jony Bewely |
| 15 | Alles Vickers |
| 16 | Coby Rodriguez |
| 17 | Den Towler |
| 18 | Herb Bowe |
| 19 | Flozell Tucker |
| 20 | Caryn Brumit |
| 21 | Ster Stockyard |
| 22 | Joandy Classen |
| 23 | Riely Whalen |
| 24 | Kimberly Carson |
| 25 | Jene Moak |
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 |
| Indiana 34 | 3/23/2024 | |
| Estrela Stars 022128 | 2/28/2024 | |
| February 2024 American Foxhound Nationals | 2/23/2024 | |
| February 2024 Brussels Griffon Nationals | 2/13/2024 | |
| Canmore1 All-Breed 24-02-07 | 2/7/2024 | WPs General Washington |
| Caulfeilds December 29th All Breed Show | 12/29/2023 | Steelhnds Airazor |
| December 2023 Harrier Nationals | 12/24/2023 | |
| December 2023 Kuvasz Nationals | 12/22/2023 | |
| AKK 12 | 11/2/2023 | |
| September 2023 Great Pyrenees Nationals | 9/12/2023 |
