Judge Info - Carlos Spann
Showdog.com Judge Since Monday, November 30, 2015
Retirement
Announced 2/29/2016
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.
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 Carlos Spann looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | Very High |
| Forequarter | High |
| Hindquarter | Normal |
| Gait | High |
| Top Neck and Back | High |
| Coat | Normal |
| Size/Height | Low |
| Feet | Very Low |
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. Carlos Spann has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Katy Murrell |
| 2 | Beah McEwen |
| 3 | John Rome |
| 4 | Jessa McKinnley |
| 5 | Norma Young |
| 6 | Dan Adams |
| 7 | Jay McHaney |
| 8 | Jeff Wehlan |
| 9 | Willie Cundiff |
| 10 | Bob Coke |
| 11 | Debbie Merrill |
| 12 | Edna Dixon |
| 13 | Jean Infante |
| 14 | Ster Coaxum |
| 15 | Kennis Greiner |
| 16 | Marc Buchhelt |
| 17 | June Dixon |
| 18 | Aimeene Good |
| 19 | Matt Moore |
| 20 | Robert Pouk |
| 21 | Riely Whalen |
| 22 | Ster Stockyard |
| 23 | Caryn Brumit |
| 24 | Flozell Tucker |
| 25 | Herb Bowe |
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 |
| Zimbrel Zany Bash XII | 8/28/2025 | GoldRivers GetOnMy Party Train |
| August 2025 Welsh Terrier Nationals | 8/24/2025 | |
| August 2025 Italian Greyhound Nationals | 8/14/2025 | |
| August 2025 Canaan Dog Nationals | 8/12/2025 | |
| Boom Crackle Pop Collies | 7/4/2025 | |
| July 2025 Wire Fox Terrier Nationals | 7/2/2025 | |
| May 2025 English Setter Nationals | 5/19/2025 | |
| South Florida 337 | 3/26/2025 | |
| Nata All Breed 81 | 3/5/2025 | Draig Corona |
| Dewars 38 | 2/25/2025 |
