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 |
| Malibu Shiba Specialty 5 | 5/11/2025 | |
| April 2025 English Cocker Spaniel Nationals | 4/5/2025 | |
| ZTSM Show 78 | 4/1/2025 | IchaIcha Complication |
| Cairn Ceilidh 86 | 3/9/2025 | |
| Posh Poodles | 2/26/2025 | |
| La Vita Dolce 53 | 2/23/2025 | |
| January 2025 Great Pyrenees Nationals | 1/12/2025 | |
| Out Damn Spot | 1/9/2025 | |
| Chicago | 1/9/2025 | |
| BC Xmas Down Under 24 | 12/25/2024 |
