Judge Info - Edward Fincher
Showdog.com Judge Since Saturday, January 31, 2015
Retirement
Announced 6/30/2017
Shows a slight bias toward dogs over bitches. 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 Edward Fincher looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | Normal |
| Forequarter | Normal |
| Hindquarter | Very Low |
| Gait | Normal |
| Top Neck and Back | Normal |
| Coat | Very High |
| Size/Height | Low |
| 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. Edward Fincher has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Doug Mavroulis |
| 2 | Patrick Sayforth |
| 3 | Ellen Schroeder |
| 4 | Rusty Walter |
| 5 | Geor Board |
| 6 | Mike Schneider |
| 7 | Martha Woodson |
| 8 | Kelly LaFoy |
| 9 | Angela Fletcher |
| 10 | Sam Tacker |
| 11 | Marry Anne Bryant |
| 12 | Reberol Pattison |
| 13 | David Scott |
| 14 | Kim Coleman |
| 15 | Clan Melby |
| 16 | George Anderson |
| 17 | Joey Allen |
| 18 | Sylvia Tejeda |
| 19 | Bruce Creel |
| 20 | Alejam Zapien |
| 21 | Kate Dalton |
| 22 | Shael Parramore |
| 23 | Annee Lino |
| 24 | Chrise Elleberee |
| 25 | Jana Mezies |
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 |
| April 2025 Skye Terrier Nationals | 4/15/2025 | |
| April 2025 Caucasian Mountain Dog Nationals | 4/9/2025 | |
| DanAlan 137 | 4/6/2025 | TLC African Avalanche |
| March 2025 Rottweiler Nationals | 3/14/2025 | |
| Giant Schnauzer Rumble 8 | 3/5/2025 | |
| February 2025 Belgian Tervuren Nationals | 2/8/2025 | |
| January 2025 American Cocker Spaniel Nationals | 1/21/2025 | |
| January 2025 Pointer Nationals | 1/17/2025 | |
| December 2024 Gordon Setter Nationals | 12/21/2024 | |
| BourneAcres All-Breed 24-11-27 | 11/27/2024 | TLC The Fireside Warrior |
