Judge Info - Joesph Synder
Showdog.com Judge Since Monday, December 31, 2007
Retirement
Announced 8/31/2008
Has a tendency to use dogs handled by certain handlers but isn't overt in it. Low level of breed bias. Thinks a dog needs to earn its championship before it should even be considered for best of breed.
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 Joesph Synder looks for.
| Trait | Importance |
| Head | High |
| Forequarter | Normal |
| Hindquarter | Normal |
| Gait | Low |
| Top Neck and Back | Normal |
| Coat | Low |
| Size/Height | Very Low |
| Feet | Very 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. Joesph Synder 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 | Justin Moyer |
| 7 | Pamelan Treadwell |
| 8 | Dert Priebe |
| 9 | Antonio Hutchinson |
| 10 | Greg Alexander |
| 11 | Nathia Barks |
| 12 | Julie Patton |
| 13 | Deborie Mejorado |
| 14 | Jony Bewely |
| 15 | Alles Vickers |
| 16 | Coby Rodriguez |
| 17 | Den Towler |
| 18 | Herb Bowe |
| 19 | Flozell Tucker |
| 20 | Caryn Brumit |
| 21 | Ster Stockyard |
| 22 | Riely Whalen |
| 23 | Matt Moore |
| 24 | June Dixon |
| 25 | Joandy Classen |
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 |
| Kick Off To Spring 3 | 5/22/2026 | |
| May 2026 Collie Nationals | 5/7/2026 | |
| Grays Spring Show 16 | 4/29/2026 | Nachthunde Steal The Show |
| April 2026 American Cocker Spaniel Nationals | 4/21/2026 | |
| March 2026 Australian Kelpie Nationals | 3/4/2026 | |
| AE CC 278 | 2/18/2026 | |
| Wintertime All Breed 3 | 1/7/2026 | Nachthunde Rhys |
| January 2026 Miniature Pinscher Nationals | 1/2/2026 | |
| December 2025 Chinese Crested Dog Nationals | 12/25/2025 | |
| Card all breed 111 | 12/20/2025 | Nachthunde Rhys |
