Judge Info - JT Howden
Showdog.com Judge Since Tuesday, June 3, 2003
Retirement
Announced 10/31/2007
Shows a slight bias toward dogs over bitches. Actually prefers to see the owner of the dog handling it. Doesn't show a breed bias at all.
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 JT Howden looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | Normal |
| Forequarter | High |
| Hindquarter | Very Low |
| Gait | Normal |
| Top Neck and Back | Normal |
| Coat | High |
| Size/Height | Normal |
| Feet | Low |
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. JT Howden has been known to prefer the following handlers.
| Rank | Exhibitor |
| 1 | Peren Troy |
| 2 | Bill Meyer |
| 3 | Jamiel Leavens |
| 4 | Jennifer Oneil |
| 5 | Nany Painter |
| 6 | Greg Alexander |
| 7 | Justin Moyer |
| 8 | Pamelan Treadwell |
| 9 | Dert Priebe |
| 10 | Nathia Barks |
| 11 | Jony Bewely |
| 12 | Alles Vickers |
| 13 | Coby Rodriguez |
| 14 | Den Towler |
| 15 | Antonio Hutchinson |
| 16 | Herb Bowe |
| 17 | Flozell Tucker |
| 18 | Caryn Brumit |
| 19 | Julie Patton |
| 20 | Ster Stockyard |
| 21 | Deborie Mejorado |
| 22 | Riely Whalen |
| 23 | Matt Moore |
| 24 | June Dixon |
| 25 | Edna Dixon |
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 |
| Finn All Breed 69 | 4/16/2025 | Andy’s Shenanigans |
| Scirocco Special 2 | 4/11/2025 | Fingerprint Cadillac DeVille |
| March 2025 Samoyed Nationals | 3/20/2025 | |
| Poodles On Patrol | 3/17/2025 | |
| TRST all breed 71 | 2/1/2025 | JP Polo |
| February 2025 English Foxhound Nationals | 2/1/2025 | |
| Draig Winter Show 24 | 12/28/2024 | JP Polo |
| Ranch JAH Autumn Fayre 61 | 12/7/2024 | JP Polo |
| November 2024 Mudi Nationals | 11/25/2024 | |
| November 2024 Lagotto Romagnolo Nationals | 11/3/2024 |
