Judge Info - Graeme Vance
Showdog.com Judge Since Sunday, June 5, 2005
Retirement
Announced 6/30/2012
Doesn't like using the same breeds that win every other show for BIS. Has a tendency to use dogs handled by certain handlers but isn't overt in it. Moderate 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 Graeme Vance looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | Very Low |
| Forequarter | Normal |
| Hindquarter | Low |
| Gait | Low |
| Top Neck and Back | Normal |
| Coat | Low |
| Size/Height | Very High |
| 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. Graeme Vance has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Roxanne Leatherwood |
| 2 | Joe Kensing |
| 3 | Chri Faison |
| 4 | Jana Mezies |
| 5 | Mandy Parcus |
| 6 | Billip Soltero |
| 7 | Shael Parramore |
| 8 | Pamarba Lhoam |
| 9 | Bruce Creel |
| 10 | Nicole Hunger |
| 11 | Giulice Lipton |
| 12 | Janis Coakley |
| 13 | Sylvia Tejeda |
| 14 | Joey Allen |
| 15 | David Scott |
| 16 | Chrica Donnellan |
| 17 | Reberol Pattison |
| 18 | Mick Sherrer |
| 19 | Claire McAllister |
| 20 | Marry Anne Bryant |
| 21 | Sam Tacker |
| 22 | Angela Fletcher |
| 23 | Scott Ramsey |
| 24 | Sana Rasnick |
| 25 | Caraces Rowen |
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 |
| June 2025 Sealyham Terrier Nationals | 6/7/2025 | |
| ZTSM 93 | 6/3/2025 | BeMe Happy Go Lucky At RNF |
| TRHD all breed 111 | 5/5/2025 | BeMe Happy Go Lucky At RNF |
| Zen for my Yin | 3/6/2025 | |
| South Florida 324 | 2/24/2025 | |
| La Vita Dolce 51 | 2/21/2025 | |
| Winner Takes Show | 1/29/2025 | Sùith den Chrann Darach |
| Lake Itasca 130 | 1/19/2025 | IchaIcha Isolated Jet |
| December 2024 English Toy Spaniel Nationals | 12/24/2024 | |
| Nata All Breed 65 | 12/20/2024 | HH Jimbos On The New Hill |
