Judge Info - Gwendolyn Gibbons
Showdog.com Judge Since Saturday, March 31, 2012
Retirement
Announced 7/31/2012
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 Gwendolyn Gibbons looks for.
Trait | Importance |
Head | Low |
Forequarter | High |
Hindquarter | Normal |
Gait | Normal |
Top Neck and Back | Very High |
Coat | Normal |
Size/Height | Normal |
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. Gwendolyn Gibbons has been known to prefer the following handlers.
Rank | Exhibitor |
1 | John Urick |
2 | Logan Ray |
3 | Roby Hawks |
4 | George Cruce |
5 | All Mederos |
6 | Stephew Deering |
7 | Kristen Schindewolf |
8 | Emma Moss |
9 | Aarthom Rapier |
10 | Chrise Elleberee |
11 | Annee Lino |
12 | Kate Dalton |
13 | Alejam Zapien |
14 | Marisa Feagin |
15 | George Anderson |
16 | Duane Rawley |
17 | Clan Melby |
18 | Kim Coleman |
19 | Stew Kellermen |
20 | Terry Galloway |
21 | Rogane Tuller |
22 | Robert Pouk |
23 | Aimeene Good |
24 | Kelly LaFoy |
25 | Marc Buchhelt |
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 |
Canmore5 All Breed 23-01-30 | 1/30/2023 | Clawddwyn Loch Diva |
January 2023 Field Spaniel Nationals | 1/16/2023 | |
GaylanStudio1 Happy New Year 2023 | 1/1/2023 | Dondaig April Wine |
Card all breed 7 | 10/17/2022 | Jolitar Lemon Grass |
October 2022 Australian Cattle Dog Nationals | 10/7/2022 | |
October 2022 English Cocker Spaniel Nationals | 10/5/2022 | |
September 2022 Brittany Nationals | 9/17/2022 | |
GaylanStudio5 All Breed 22-09-16 | 9/16/2022 | Jolitar Sea Hawk |
CM4 Harrier Specialty 22-08-28 | 8/28/2022 | |
August 2022 American Foxhound Nationals | 8/23/2022 |