Judge Info - Deborah Walker
Showdog.com Judge Since Sunday, June 30, 2013
Retirement
Announced 4/30/2015
Has a tendency to use dogs handled by certain handlers but isn't overt in it. Low 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 Deborah Walker looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | Low |
| Forequarter | Normal |
| Hindquarter | High |
| Gait | Very Low |
| Top Neck and Back | Low |
| 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. Deborah Walker has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Kelly LaFoy |
| 2 | Rusty Walter |
| 3 | Ellen Schroeder |
| 4 | Patrick Sayforth |
| 5 | Kim Coleman |
| 6 | Clan Melby |
| 7 | Doug Mavroulis |
| 8 | George Anderson |
| 9 | Geor Board |
| 10 | Mike Schneider |
| 11 | Alejam Zapien |
| 12 | Kate Dalton |
| 13 | Martha Woodson |
| 14 | Angela Fletcher |
| 15 | Annee Lino |
| 16 | Chrise Elleberee |
| 17 | Sam Tacker |
| 18 | Aarthom Rapier |
| 19 | Marry Anne Bryant |
| 20 | Stephew Deering |
| 21 | All Mederos |
| 22 | George Cruce |
| 23 | Roby Hawks |
| 24 | Reberol Pattison |
| 25 | David Scott |
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 |
| Fall Leaves 218 | 11/29/2024 | Spirit Ranch Bugatti Chiron |
| November 2024 Welsh Terrier Nationals | 11/24/2024 | |
| Nata All Breed 60 | 11/20/2024 | Agamede Madoc |
| Finn All Breed 37 | 11/15/2024 | Spirit Ranch Edge of Night |
| September 2024 Tibetan Terrier Nationals | 9/25/2024 | |
| September 2024 Australian Shepherd Nationals | 9/23/2024 | |
| SFT 9/20 Special | 9/20/2024 | |
| Vintage Show 62 | 6/7/2024 | Outrigger Daiva |
| June 2024 Briard Nationals | 6/6/2024 | |
| Incorgnito 51 | 5/15/2024 |
