Judge Info - Donald Gray
Showdog.com Judge Since Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Retirement
Announced 8/31/2012
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 Donald Gray looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | High |
| Forequarter | High |
| Hindquarter | Normal |
| Gait | Very Low |
| Top Neck and Back | Very Low |
| Coat | High |
| Size/Height | High |
| Feet | 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. Donald Gray has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Joandy Classen |
| 2 | Kimberly Carson |
| 3 | Jene Moak |
| 4 | Stephanie Scott |
| 5 | Chuck Donaldson |
| 6 | Aly Dimaggio |
| 7 | Deborie Mejorado |
| 8 | Julie Patton |
| 9 | Antonio Hutchinson |
| 10 | Dert Priebe |
| 11 | Pamelan Treadwell |
| 12 | Justin Moyer |
| 13 | Keven Dowdle |
| 14 | Cliff Irwin |
| 15 | Erik Mitchell |
| 16 | Hen Kilburn |
| 17 | Bradie DiNapoli |
| 18 | Terri Farnum |
| 19 | Listy Cousar |
| 20 | Huntert Dawe |
| 21 | Peren Troy |
| 22 | Bill Meyer |
| 23 | Jamiel Leavens |
| 24 | Ben Marro |
| 25 | Jennifer Oneil |
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 |
| October 2026 Belgian Tervuren Nationals | 10/8/2026 | |
| Birdsville Shindig 19 | 10/7/2026 | Andy’s Avon Calling |
| Jimbos Pad Tournament 49 | 9/9/2026 | Andy’s Avon Calling |
| Only The Brave Will Enter | 8/29/2026 | |
| Pug Palooza | 8/12/2026 | |
| B 208 | 7/4/2026 | |
| Gig Harbor 6/25 All-Breed Show | 6/25/2026 | EDD San Marino |
| April 2026 G.S.M.D. Nationals | 4/16/2026 | |
| April 2026 Rhodesian Ridgeback Nationals | 4/13/2026 | |
| Sun Canyon 39 | 3/28/2026 | Andy’s Triumphant |
