Judge Info - Donny Marsh

Showdog.com Judge Since Thursday, June 19, 2003
Retirement Announced 8/31/2007

Not very political. Relatively high 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 Donny Marsh looks for.

Trait Importance
Head Low
Forequarter Normal
Hindquarter Normal
Gait High
Top Neck and Back Normal
Coat Low
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.  Donny Marsh has been known to prefer the following handlers.

Rank Exhibitor
1 Adrian Campbell
2 Kristen Gowin
3 Chry Krell
4 Judy Clarkson
5 Kath Hazlett
6 Chric Hoover
7 Bob Golub
8 Aarry Schmit
9 Carolyn Beerer
10 Bart Alderette
11 Mark Jetter
12 Veronica Sheidt
13 Dianne Carter
14 Valera Ortiz
15 Hun Sargeant
16 Abby Stewart
17 Nata Deming
18 Evan Kown
19 Brian Coke
20 Thom Kogut
21 Yvette Glover
22 Kelly Glenn
23 Caraces Rowen
24 Elaine Stinson
25 Sana Rasnick

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
South Florida 55 6/4/2023
5/10 Allbreed 5/10/2023 SL Starry River
Mudi Countdown to WC Gala 1 4/28/2023
Irish Red And White Setterpalooza 4/4/2023
RW Mini Poodle Party 31 4/2/2023
March 2023 Pekingese Nationals 3/22/2023
Seasar II All Breed 131 3/10/2023 Lanakila EvrbdyWnts2RuleThWrld
February 2023 Maltese Nationals 2/25/2023
Kimoko I 1/17/2023 Lanakila Heavy Chevy
Jester Dogs 265th All Breed Show 1/6/2023 Lanakila So What


Did you know?
The sit for exam is a modified version of the Stand for Exam. It is generally used in novice level classes and requires the handler to order the dog to sit and then to move away from the dog the length of the leash. The judge will then approach the dog and pet the dog's head.