Judge Info - Gary Thompson

Showdog.com Judge Since Thursday, April 30, 2009
Retirement Announced 6/30/2010

Has a tendency to use dogs handled by certain handlers but isn't overt in it. Moderate level of breed bias. Thinks dogs should be compared to how good they are vs the rest of their breed rather than overall quality vs all dogs.

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 Gary Thompson looks for.

Trait Importance
Head High
Forequarter High
Hindquarter Low
Gait Normal
Top Neck and Back Very Low
Coat Low
Size/Height High
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.  Gary Thompson has been known to prefer the following handlers.

Rank Exhibitor
1 Aarthom Rapier
2 Chrise Elleberee
3 Annee Lino
4 Stephew Deering
5 All Mederos
6 George Cruce
7 Roby Hawks
8 Kate Dalton
9 Alejam Zapien
10 John Urick
11 Logan Ray
12 George Anderson
13 Clan Melby
14 Kristen Schindewolf
15 Emma Moss
16 Kim Coleman
17 Kelly LaFoy
18 Marisa Feagin
19 Rusty Walter
20 Duane Rawley
21 Ellen Schroeder
22 Stew Kellermen
23 Patrick Sayforth
24 Terry Galloway
25 Rogane Tuller

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
Corgivaganza 167 9/16/2023
Under The Southern Cross 52 9/13/2023 Beercan Fortuitous
Card all breed 43 8/13/2023 SMK OUTLAW JOSEY WALES
South Florida 84 8/1/2023
Corgivaganza 153 7/6/2023
June 2023 Bedlington Terrier Nationals 6/19/2023
Clear Run 4 6/3/2023 Beercan Hero Tales
Jester Dogs 277th All Breed Show 6/1/2023 Beercan Hero Tales
Wink all breed 16 3/21/2023 Kingskennel123Andrew
January 2023 Swedish Vallhund Nationals 1/25/2023


Did you know?
The largest and most prestigious dog show in America is the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, was established in 1877 and is held annually at Madison Square Garden in New York City.