Judge Info - Bruce Bass
Showdog.com Judge Since Thursday, January 31, 2013
Retirement
Announced 2/29/2016
Shows a slight bias toward dogs over bitches. Actually prefers to see the owner of the dog handling 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 Bruce Bass looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | Low |
| Forequarter | Low |
| Hindquarter | Normal |
| Gait | Very Low |
| Top Neck and Back | Very High |
| Coat | Normal |
| 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. Bruce Bass has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Edna Dixon |
| 2 | Jay McHaney |
| 3 | Jessa McKinnley |
| 4 | June Dixon |
| 5 | John Rome |
| 6 | Beah McEwen |
| 7 | Katy Murrell |
| 8 | Matt Moore |
| 9 | Riely Whalen |
| 10 | Ster Stockyard |
| 11 | Norma Young |
| 12 | Caryn Brumit |
| 13 | Dan Adams |
| 14 | Flozell Tucker |
| 15 | Herb Bowe |
| 16 | Den Towler |
| 17 | Coby Rodriguez |
| 18 | Jeff Wehlan |
| 19 | Alles Vickers |
| 20 | Jony Bewely |
| 21 | Willie Cundiff |
| 22 | Bob Coke |
| 23 | Nathia Barks |
| 24 | Debbie Merrill |
| 25 | Greg Alexander |
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 |
| March 2024 Caucasian Mountain Dog Nationals | 3/9/2024 | |
| February 2024 Welsh Terrier Nationals | 2/24/2024 | |
| February 2024 Schipperke Nationals | 2/16/2024 | |
| December 2023 Brussels Griffon Nationals | 12/13/2023 | |
| STL all breed 53 | 12/10/2023 | Solcintra Midnight Rambler |
| Fall Leaves 162 | 12/6/2023 | Solcintra Midnight Rambler |
| November 2023 Great Pyrenees Nationals | 11/12/2023 | |
| Norwich Extra Show 2 | 10/28/2023 | |
| September 2023 Norfolk Terrier Nationals | 9/5/2023 | |
| Keeshonds Down Under 121 | 8/14/2023 |
