Judge Info - Frank Gonzalez
Showdog.com Judge Since Saturday, February 7, 2009
Retirement
Announced 2/29/2012
Shows a slight bias toward dogs over bitches. Doesn't like using the same breeds that win every other show for BIS. Actually prefers to see the owner of the dog handling 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 Frank Gonzalez looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | Low |
| Forequarter | Very High |
| Hindquarter | High |
| Gait | Normal |
| Top Neck and Back | High |
| Coat | Low |
| Size/Height | Low |
| Feet | Normal |
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. Frank Gonzalez has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Jean Infante |
| 2 | Debbie Merrill |
| 3 | Bob Coke |
| 4 | Ster Coaxum |
| 5 | Willie Cundiff |
| 6 | Kennis Greiner |
| 7 | Marc Buchhelt |
| 8 | Jeff Wehlan |
| 9 | Aimeene Good |
| 10 | Dan Adams |
| 11 | Robert Pouk |
| 12 | Norma Young |
| 13 | Rogane Tuller |
| 14 | Terry Galloway |
| 15 | Katy Murrell |
| 16 | Beah McEwen |
| 17 | John Rome |
| 18 | Jessa McKinnley |
| 19 | Stew Kellermen |
| 20 | Duane Rawley |
| 21 | Marisa Feagin |
| 22 | Jay McHaney |
| 23 | Edna Dixon |
| 24 | Emma Moss |
| 25 | Kristen Schindewolf |
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 |
| Caulfeilds April 16th All Breed Show | 4/16/2024 | WishMaker Freeze Frame |
| April 2024 Plott Nationals | 4/10/2024 | |
| March 2024 Pug Nationals | 3/21/2024 | |
| March 2024 Chinese Shar-Pei Nationals | 3/21/2024 | |
| Llanelli AB 19 | 2/17/2024 | Taylynn The Phoenix |
| February 2024 Smooth Fox Terrier Nationals | 2/6/2024 | |
| Solcintra All Breed 78 | 1/26/2024 | TKs Murtagh |
| BourneAcres All Breed 24-01-25 | 1/25/2024 | Rookwood Renegade`s Revenge |
| Toy Poodle Parade 433 | 1/18/2024 | |
| Owners Only 7 | 11/23/2023 |
